How Bloggers’ Kids Get Their Revenge

Very rarely do the planets align to create a perfect family day, but we had one this summer when Steve and I took our kids for a little impromptu tour of my hometown. No fighting, no whining, and no unpleasantness whatsoever—-it was the trifecta of family harmony.

But all good things must come to an end.

Because I was hopped up on the good vibes AND our happy jaunt around town landed us in front of the old courthouse AND it was the exact spot where Steve and I had some wedding photos taken 16 years ago, I wanted evidence. Of course, whipping out the DSLR caused some kind of shift in the universe, and things started to unravel. And quickly. Don’t  look for those photos on our Christmas card this year.

Always the one to add some gasoline to the inferno, I thought it would be a swell idea to take some photos for the blog too. I mean, the sky was blue, the air was perfect, and my kids were self-combusting—what better time to catch some photo ops? But my kids are pros now at posing as the faceless wonders, so that part of the shoot went just fine. I didn’t really think of those pictures again. Then earlier this week, I came upon this photo.

I don’t care what their teachers say. My boys are geniuses, and revenge is sweet.

Well played, gentlemen. Well played.

PS–I think I can even see them giggling. I don’t know how I missed it before.

—Erin

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By Ellen Williams Erin Dymowski

13 Responses to “How Bloggers’ Kids Get Their Revenge”

  1. Ninja Mom
    September 14, 2012 at 10:07 am #

    Pranksters! Perfect.
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  2. Lucy
    September 14, 2012 at 10:24 am #

    Thanks for a day brightener!

  3. The Dose of Reality
    September 14, 2012 at 11:16 am #

    BWAHahahahahaha! I love it! :) -Lisa
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  4. just keep swimming
    September 14, 2012 at 2:30 pm #

    THAT should be your Christmas card. Time to hold a funny holiday related caption contest if you ask me.
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    • The Sisterhood
      September 14, 2012 at 3:45 pm #

      That is a fabulous idea! I feel like I should make Erin’s cards for her, you know, to help her out. ;) Ellen

  5. Bridget
    September 14, 2012 at 2:51 pm #

    Bahahahaah!! I love it! Your kids are awesome.
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  6. Pat
    September 14, 2012 at 5:31 pm #

    I love it! I hope the picture makes it into the annual photo album. I too can see the smirks on their faces.

  7. Stacie @ Snaps and Bits
    September 14, 2012 at 6:15 pm #

    PRICELESS!! And that is not the holiday card because…???
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  8. heidi
    September 14, 2012 at 8:12 pm #

    That is awesome!! I mean, really. Brilliant. Well played, indeed.
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  9. Meredith
    September 15, 2012 at 9:36 am #

    Snorting! Tricky little guys, huh? Way to work that payback right in there…
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  10. Kyla
    September 15, 2012 at 6:28 pm #

    LOVE! Boys rock.

  11. Jennifer- Treading Water in the Kiddie Pool
    September 16, 2012 at 3:13 pm #

    I just shot water through my nose. Hilarious!
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  12. Katie
    September 29, 2012 at 9:19 am #

    This is absolutely HILARIOUS!!! Love it!

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