I officially became a work-at-home mom several months ago.
The job is luxurious, let me tell you.
I don’t have time for a shower lounge in pajamas all day, balance the phone to my ear while wiping butts spend hours chatting with my business partner and break up sword fights while sending out our media kit.
BUT, it is very empowering to combine the ability to stay home with my children with the chance to do something I love.
So with my new venture in life I decided it was time to stop using photos of myself cropped out of a family pic and get head shots.
At the risk of going off track for a minute, did I ever mention I cannot make a decision? Like, it takes me 20 minutes to decide between baked potato or rice, butter or sour cream?
My photographer Scarlett, of Chasing Shadows Photography did an amazing job and I. CANNOT. CHOOSE.
So help me pick which one I should use:
Hair done by Lily and make up by Sonja, both of 6 Salon in Birmingham, you. must. go. there.
Oh and before you go thinking I really do live the glamorous life, here’s an insider view of my photo session, cling-on and all…
And in closing I leave you with one more glimpse into the work-at-home-mom world…
If you’ve ever hosted or attended a twitter party you know how fast-paced they are, the only saving grace Tracy and I have found is to keep Skype chat open during the twitter parties we host so we can communicate during the chat if I screw up something is going wrong.
Transcript from our Skype chat happening DURING our latest twitter party:
[3/27/12 1:27:21 PM] Jessica Watson: OMG poop explosion during twitter party
[3/27/12 1:27:42 PM] Tracy Morrison: OH NO! Do you need me to tweet from PSS?
[3/27/12 1:29:31 PM] Jessica Watson: I’m good, just changed him.
Multitasking at it’s finest.
I will be tweeting with my feet before you know it.
Because changing diapers with them would be more grossness than even I can handle.
Don’t forget to tell me which picture to choose, I need it for something exciting coming up 
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I'm Jessica, 30-something mom to five, four in my arms and one in my heart.
I like number two for warmth and number one for sultriness…looks like I can’t make a decision either.
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Thanks for your help and justifying my indecisiveness.
I would say go with #2… very real smile.. vibrant!
Love the share and agree about multitasking with kids/tweets/diapers and more hehe…
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First of all, let me just say, you are one HOT mama! (And I love that you included the pictures with the kids hanging on you too.) My favorite, since you asked, is number one. But they are all absolutely gorgeous!
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I like #3 the best – seems most “business-like” in my opinion.
Dena
My favorites are #1 (great smile here) and #3 (you look like a powerhouse in that one). What look are you hoping to convey with these? Thinking maybe serious because of the crossed arms pose in most?
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I’m now obsessed with your black top!
I like #2 best. You look happy, approachable and genuine.
Also, you’re pretty. And you multitask. I almost hate you. (not really)
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love them all, beautiful as usual, but I think I like#1 best!
A taxing luxary but I enjoy it – I am so glad I get to be with my kids
) as long as you are making due and you are happy then that is what is right for you family!
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Working at home is really a nice feeling for moms because they can be a housewife and at the same time they work and make money..
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#4. Everyone else can stop making suggestions now. I have spoken. Heh
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I like #2 the best and #4 the second best.
Congratulations on your business venture!
I love #2. The photo! Not the #2 in the toddler sense of the word.
m.
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They’re all so pretty! And your little shadow is pretty cute, too
I am indecisive, too, so maybe I shouldn’t even weigh in. I like #4 but like the close-up-ness (what? that’s not a word) of #2. (Then I scrolled back up and maybe like #2, with #4 as a second choice. See, indecisive…)
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You know that i’m a fan of having multiple for various reasons. Since they are all pretty much the same crop right now, what about choosing one that’s just of your face (that the photog could crop down) and choose a different one that includes more of you?
Like, maybe keep #1 as is, and then have #2 cropped down to your face? That way you have a more formal look and a more casual/fun one?
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Dang girl! I already knew how beautiful you were but these are stunning! I like all of them 2. I just had mine done too because I figured it was time because I have some things in the works. I need to post mine too to show off the amazing camera work.
I really need to find a job where I can work at home. Both of my kids are home sick from school and I always feel so guilty when I have to call off.
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They are all awesome! you are sooooo photogenic! Since I don’t know you personally, it is hard to tell which one is more like the real you. I’ve only recently started following your blog so I hardly feel like I know your blogging personality either.
I know your smile is not too big in #1 but I’m tending to lean towards it.
But in all honesty, my favorite is not listed. My favorite is the one where your daughter is hiding behind you. I’m sure it can be photoshopped!
We just got new headshots too. We had them but then I cut my hair off and we didn’t have any of us together as owners/colleagues. It was great fun. And thank goodness for photoshop.
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Hahaha! This is SO going to be a part of your Blog Idol Interview feature….LOL. It’s between #1 & #4 for me. Although, I think you look beautiful in them all.
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I’m a fan of #2, though all four of them are awesome. You are beautiful!
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hmmm all of your pictures are great and gorgeous. well i go with number 2 since it has the perfect smile
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I did notice a few minutes of down time and chalked it up to a kid disturbance. Bummer it was poop related.
I like picture #2 best, it’s the cheeriest. But #3 is my second choice.
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The photos turned out great! My favorites are 2 and 3. Congrats on your new adventure!!
WOW! HAWT! You look AMAZING!!! Personally, I love #1 but more and more people are leaning towards more relaxed head shots so I’m going with #2… but keep #1 for your husband’s desk – that one is definitely worth showing off!
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I like number 2! Love the behind the scene shots too
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You look gorgeous! If I had to pick, I’d say #2, but really, they are all fantastic.
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Hi Jessica, I like the shots #2 snd #3. Neither would be a mistake. I like the black sweater on you, and it is a good contrast with your fair complexion and hair. Really beautiful. Your smile is really beautiful! I like the others, but I think the color of the sweater isn’t as complimentary to your pretty face. — but what do I know. You do look beautiful in all of them!
I love all the pictures, but #2 is my favorite.
I finally got into a routine with working from home. I love it, but it is definitely not always easy.
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LOL @ the inside look!
I like #1 and #4. You seem to be connecting more with the camera, look friendly, yet still professional.
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I like #4. And #3. And #1. Did this help at all? lol. Also, love the “professional” shots and then the “what really happened” shots! =)
I like #4 best. But honestly, maybe use one of the outtakes? LOVE those! xoxo
P.S. Can I be gorgeous like you and have a nice rack when I’m in my 30′s? Oh wait…I think I already missed that decade.
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I agree with Dena–#3 seems the most “businesslike”. But if youre going for what looks most like who you are, then I’d say#2.
First of all, you are GORGEOUS!!! I think you should use #2 because you look most happy in that one!
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I love #1
I love reading your blog… what happened to the ‘Dear Daddy’ series? I loved reading them and so did my Husband
Congratulations on your new venture!
I vote for #2…though I see why you can’t decide, they’re all awesome!
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Love your pictures and your stories…thanks for the giggles.
GOOD LUCK wtih new venture and I love #1. I did not look at everyone else’s answers yet, but 1 is the one that I keep going back to, so that’s my suggestion.
You look beautiful in all of them.
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You are gorgeous in all of them but I am a big fan of #2 and that beautiful smile!
p.s. I SO need to have pics taken without kids being cropped out
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#2 – it appears the most genuine (and beautiful, of course).
This post cracked me up! Thanks for sharing. I really like picture #3!!
They all look great! I love number 2.
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All of them are incredible!! My favorite though is #2.
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Great shots! As far as the ones that are numbered – I vote #1 or #2. But, I LOVE the shot (not that I don’t love the others) of the outtakes – the one that is in the upper left hand corner. You can just tell that you’re really laughing there because of how McKenna is hiding behind you. I think you could either (a) just keep her in it b/c it’s something different & cute or (b) crop that one up a bit. I just think outtakes are fun to use – but that’s just me. This coming from a girl who has lobsters in all of her social media profile pics.
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Ha! That is so awesome that you can work from home and have found an awesome business partner.
I have to say I LOVE #2! Hands down it is the best.
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I like #2.
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either 2 or 3…dark backgrounds are a major no no…
looking good!
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Number 2 gorgeous…wait that sounded wrong
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You look beautiful in all of them….but I’m loving #2 the most. Looks natural. Like we’re getting a glimpse into what life is REALLY like. LOL I need to do this, too. I haven’t had headshots since I was a teenager.
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I love this post and #2! Congratulations on your new venture! That’s awesome!
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You look gorgeous in all of them but I think #4 says, I’m approachable and I know what I’m talking about.
..even if I don’t.
Good luck!
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Good for you! Congratulations on your new venture. I say 1 or 2, but you look gorgeous in all of them.
Enjoy!
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I like 3. Can’t wait to hear more.
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I love #1.
And if I end up needing to learn to change diapers with my feet, I might quit this mom gig.
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I think I like #1 or #4 best but that’s because I like that shirt on you!
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If I were at your place, I would chose the number 4. You look happy in a natural way, I also like your outfit, and I have to say, you look really hot and charming. By the way, the photographer did really a great job, it is really hard to chose from these.
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You are absolutely beautiful in every photo! No wonder you are having such a hard decision. #1 is my favorite. It looks like your husband captured it in a moment if every day. I don’t think you could go wrong with any of them though…seriously!!
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One or four! Four copped in a little would be amazing.
You are beautiful!!
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You are absolutely beautiful in every photo! Congratulations on your new venture! That’s awesome!
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You’re totally and completely stunning!
(I have no decision making skills either. But I like sweet potatoes. Can we add them to the rice or potato convo?)
I think #1. Maybe.
xo
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Working at home has a lot of advantages. You can earn money while managing your families need.
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They are all gorgeous, but my favorite, the one my eyes keeps going to?
The outtake of you in the tan shirt, with your daughter. There’s just something about your smile in that one edging it above the cropped ones.
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I vote for 1. Also, you need to get a blue tooth. Hands free makes life easier.
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I like the no.4 you look so lovely with your smile.
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I like 1 and 2 the best. See I can’t decide either!
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#2! Love it! Congratulations, Jessica!
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I like #2 and #3 best. Something about the yellow background.
All are beautiful.
I *especially* like the second set.
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NUMBER ONE!!!
But you are so gorgeous. DANG lady.
I mean really.
Gor.Geous.
(I know. My most shallow comment of all time.)
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This was quite funny! And those pictures are completely AWESOME. I like #2 the most. Definitely.
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First off, you’re going to get no help from us, they are all beautiful!!! For some reason I like #1 and #4 best. Must be the colors of your shirt and background. If I really had to choose, I think #1.
Gorgeous, and I loved your post. Pretty hilarious, and I’m always up for a behind the scenes sneak peek!
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Stopping by to check out your blog. I LOVED this post! So real! All the pictures are gorgeous, I’d go with picture number 2.
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The photos are all great! But, if you have to choose, I’d pick #2. I like your smile/laugh a lot.
Good luck!
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oh my gosh, you are so pretty. (im sayin’ in a totally straight, platonic way). these photos are great! i think i like 1 and 4 the best mb? its hard to decide. i love the “behind the scenes” bc i was looking at you thinking “wow, she’s so together… how does she do it?” and then i see “real life” in the second batch of shots and think… oh, ok, its just like my life!
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OMG!!! You are SOOO beautiful. I mean, I always knew this… but holy hot momma in these pictures! I think #2 is my favorite. Your smile is so beautiful… and radiant. And love the cling-on pictures, too. So cute!
I commend you for the multi-tasking. That’s pretty impressive!
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Luxury of life working at home. You can enjoy caring of your kids and your husband while earning your own money.
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Aw, sweet multitasking!
Only we, women can do it. I think you should go for #2! That photo looks very honest, and you, content and happy! 
Great shots!
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#3!
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Don’t know how I missed this post… 1 and 3 are my favorites! Gorgeous! And love tge “behind the scenes” photos!
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Gorgeous!!! I agree with the one you chose for the sidebar.
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You are lovely beautiful, I love your aura in a #1 pics….
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You look FABULOUS! I love that last one with the kid-arm in the pic so much!!
Steph
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