Ian had his school photos a few weeks ago and we just got the proofs. Last year the photos were great and I was hoping for a repeat this year. But ... not so much.

Needless to say, we're not ordering any of these. Not unless we can photoshop a Rottweiler behind our little Demian.

I sent a sample to the grandparents so they could know we're on our own when it comes to holiday photos this year and my mother replied with:

The look of a corporate president's portrait that hangs in lobby.

Or like pictures from over a century ago, where a pose had to be held for long exposure photography.

Wonder what was on his mind - it makes you want to reach out and hug him to cheer him up.

Photographer should be charged with cruelty - to parents.