Yesterday I took my son Milo to have his portrait done, something I decided I'd do when each of the kids turns 5 years old. I had him put on some shorts and a t-shirt. But when I looked at all the bruises on his shins (generally my children look like leopards in the spring and summer), I wondered if I should put him in long pants. In the end, I decided it was much too hot outside to make him wear pants. And, besides, he's a boy and that's what he looks like!
When we got to the portrait studio, Milo befriended the photographer immediately. I stood outside the room, knowing he would do better on his own without me interfering.
The photographer had Milo sit on the floor with his legs crossed, but Milo insisted that he have one knee up. (This is the way he sits when he plays.) The photographer said, "But you have a lot of bruises on your legs."
"I know," Milo said proudly, "I want to show them off!"
Happy sweeping!
Kathleen Gunther
Editor, ContestHound.com
