Nick's 8 year Photo

Nick's school photos were a bust this year too. The first round in the fall were mug shot worthy. The second round in the spring had the most horrible background imaginable with no options for changing to something more palatable. I refused to spend $30 on pictures that I hated.

The biggest impediment to taking pictures of Nick, is Nick himself. He HATES being photographed. I think the pre-teen drama has struck early with him. He finds it mortifying to have to wear any shirt with a collar, and forget about a tie. Apparently he is the only boy on the planet to have younger siblings and parents and doesn't want any of his peers to know his shame. It is a violation of the boy code to pose for photos and definitely taboo to smile for them. Haircuts are evil. Hairbrushes and combs are evil. He can't understand why we won't let him have a cell phone. There is no need for long sleeves, coats, or sweaters. Ever. And wearing a hooded sweatshirt is a necessity of daily life. * Sigh* I'm not sure that I will survive this particular phase with my sanity intact.

Anyway, after a lot of cajoling, begging, pleading, and a little bribery; we have some photos of Nick at 8 1/2 years.

Such a handsome guy! I might be slightly prejudice. I have to enjoy these pics as they are probably the last we will have for at least another year. Paul suggested we just start photographing him in his sleep. That's a thought......