I’ll admit it…I have shaken my head at some of the stunts pulled by the paparazzi in the past. Hiding in bushes, camping out across the street from celebrity homes and such in order to get “candid” photos all seem to be pretty silly, annoying actions. I take back my entire mean “get your life” themed thoughts. At least the paparazzi have the hope of possibly getting paid for the photos that they take. I’m worse…along with the other parentrazzi, I realize that I do ridiculous things to capture “candid” shots of my kids! Yesterday, was the perfect example…
It was Spirit Day at Michael’s school. Each year, the kids wear their school tees or hats and participate in relay style games in the outdoor courtyard on this day. We parents are allowed to come and witness this behind the fence that encloses the school play area. (Behind the fence…it’s such a city thing!) Anyway, it has been raining most of the week, so we were not sure if Spirit Day was actually going to take place outside after all, but it did. Sean had finished pre-k for the day, so I took him along with me to stand behind the gates.
Sure enough, it started raining during the games. You would think that would be the end of it…but no. The kids were having a blast, so younger siblings and we parents stayed out in the rain, cheering them on. Several of us parents were taking photos through the holes in the fence, in the rain. It’s official: having kids makes you insane…even if they do look super cute running around cones 🙂 !