This tip works best with the age 5-13 crowd

So, I was reading Audrey's blog yesterday wherein she shared the makings of a non-smile.   Audrey takes photos of the Ford Models, she's done work for Pottery Barn - basically...she knows her stuff, and I like to pick up tips wherever I can.  In fact, you might just want to stop reading mine now and just go straight to hers.

But in reading hers, I realized that I haven't shared mine. I've got tips too.

You see - with a 12 year old and an almost 7 year old, we've got fake smile bad in this house.

The two year old has also learned the fake smile. They learn 'em younger and younger 

Can't you just Feel the boredom here? Who'd want to get this picture in the mail for Christmas? I can almost sense some silent communication between the elders.  I dare you to stick out your tongue.  I dare you first.  Will she ever be done?  We better get good treats for this one.  I dare you to hide her camera tonight.

I was losing them.  And fast.  I only had one shot left.

*Toot!*

heh

Use it wisely.
This tip is not recommended for seniors or weddings.

Comments

[suetreiber]

an all too familiar scene at my house, only 2 shorter. You would think 2 would cooperate better, but you'd be wrong :)
I can't believe Mark slept thru the night. he is a stinker.

[Mary]

thanks for the laugh Sharyn!
Hayden won't smile anymore - isn't the cool thing to do.

I love the last one - really shows who they really are hey?

[Amanda H]

Real mature Sharyn! Cute picture!

[Anna Beth]

You are crazy!! I love all of these and I would be overjoyed to see that in my mail box!! :) Your kids are wonderful!

[DebbieHodge]

wow! thanks for the tip :-p love their smiles --- and wtg, with Markie. I hope there's some sleep in your future.

[~Junkyard Jennifer]

I'm bustin' up over here and trying to laugh quietly as the kids are sleeping. You're killin' me! :) Great post, great picture, great tip!

[Linda]

I am so using that one. Even with the one. ;)