Kids
An American Privilege
“This is a school assignment I completed when I was six years old. I blame my artistic choices on my five older brothers, and I was under the impression that ‘voting’ meant cheering your leaders in battle. The best part is that this was published in the school year book.”
(submitted by Ariel)
Open Your Eyes, Kid
“First year participating in t-ball and this was his photo…When we asked our son what he was doing with his eyes he said, ‘the photographer told me to open my eyes more.’ I guess you can say he followed directions well.”
(submitted by Melinda)
Denim Diva
“My fifth-grade picture. I picked out the outfit AND the hair. I now wish I had gotten a second opinion.”
(via source)
Maroon 5
“My mother must have ransacked the Sears catalog to purchase these Sears Tuffskins maroon denim outfits (with white top-stitching) for all five of us kids. She got matching outfits for herself and Dad, who aren’t in the photo. Then we all went to Six Flags Over Georgia, where we were mistaken for – on multiple occasions – either a gospel group or a a country music band. As the eldest child (12) and only girl…I was completely mortified and spent most of the day dragging 20 feet behind my family. Flash forward 44 years and it is now my brothers’ and my most ‘precious’ (and totally hilarious) memory! Embrace the awkward!”
(submitted by Pat)
Snacktime Strife
“My six-year-old daughter scribbled this note about her little brother, then stuffed in my hand an hour after she had a snack. It reads: ‘It’s just that everyone pays attention to Jay, not me so no one pays attention to me, so people don’t feed me that much.’ She was apparently starved for more than just attention.”
(submitted by Sara)
Kindergarten Love
“This is the first school photo of my life, taken when I was five years old. Two of my classmates were kindergarteners in love and this photo makes it obvious.”
(submitted by Simone)
Life Goals
“As his mother, I’m naturally glad he’s already thinking about college (spelled ‘collage’ here) at his age, but goal #8 made my day.”
(via source)
Hand To Neck
“My bestie and I were excited to finally have a cute picture together, until we noticed my son’s hand dangling from my neck like a growth.”
(submitted by Abby)
Terrify Me Elmo
“Great morning at Sesame Place followed by a terrible scary lunch with the characters!”
(submitted by Shannon)
