My son was the same way when he started, which was also around this same age. (19-20 months) He would cry and scream and I just felt horrible. But now he LOVES school, he ASKED me to put him into after-care, and he is super social. So I know that this too shall pass.
Mila recently had her very first picture day. I had two cute dresses I let her choose from. She looked at them both, said, “No, momma!” and proceeded to go to her drawers and pick out a shirt and jean skirt. I told her she was getting her pictures taken today and I thought she might want to wear a dress. She shook her head no and handed me her outfit. So I put her in it and told her how pretty she looked and what a good job she did picking her own clothes. That even got me a twirl. (baby girl loves to do a good twirl) If you have read some of my other posts, you know I don’t care much about what my kids wear. I like that she felt fantastic in what she chose.
She picked out her socks and shoes, and out the door we went. But first I told her we were going to practice for picture day, so I had her sit on her chair and say, “Cheese!” She nailed it. I was prepared for one super cute first school picture. I dropped her off and told her teachers how she would always smile if you asked her to say cheese…
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| She nailed her practice picture before school! |
When my husband picked her up that day, they told him she cried moments after she sat down for pictures. They next day when I took her in, the photographers were still there, so they asked if I wanted to do a re-take. I tried to sit Mila down and she just started crying and said, “NOOOO Momma!” I said, “But don’t you want to take a picture?” And she looked me dead in the face and said, “NO!” The photographer said, “Just try to sit her down real quick.” I said, “Nah.. she doesn’t want to, so I’m not going to make her… I never buy the pictures anyway, it’s not a big deal, promise.”
Well, on Monday we got the proofs. My husband texted me a picture as soon as he saw it. I felt horrible seeing her sweet, sad face… but at the same time, I just could not stop laughing. I was crying at work… that’s how hard I was laughing.
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| Here are the 4 pictures we got to choose from, it’s basically the anatomy of a toddler breakdown. |
I posted the pic on my Instagram, and I was relieved to see that I was not the worst mom ever for thinking this picture was funny. Everyone says I should buy it and I am. Maureen, who has her own Etsy shop, said I should buy it and hang it on the ladies room door on her wedding day. I thought that was hysterical… and I just hope I remember to do it when that day comes!
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What a mind of her own she has! I'm sure you'll all get a kick out of this story for years to come. Way more than if she'd just cooperated 😉
Yes, we call her 'Sassy sister' in our house! Thanks for stopping by and have a great rest of the week!
That his hilarious and in some ways is much better than a school picture 'success.' I love the collage of the four proofs. That would be a funny sign on the restroom door of your friend's wedding.
Yes, they told me she was crying, but when we actually saw the pictures we just could not stop laughing! Poor thing! Thanks for taking the time to comment! 😉
Love the wedding picture idea! That's awesome.
I thought it was a great idea, which is why I wanted to give her a shout out! Have a great day!
LOL love this so much!! I always tell my son let me see your smile :):):) on picture day… then I'm like open your eyes, no not that far, how about some teeth, no not that much…. Just cross my fingers each year!!
i went through that with my son for awhile.. the whole smile.. no no.. not THAT big.. haha! That is so funny that I am not the only one who does that! 🙂
How cute, its hard try to get your kids to smile for a photo shoot and frustrating because you want them to smile.
Its even more difficult since I wasnt there, so I can just imagine how much they must have carried on to try and get that girl to smile! I hope you are having a great week! 🙂
Oh my! hahaha! But she's still cute!
Thank you! I would have to agree with you! Thanks for stopping over!
That is hilarious!! My 3yo had picture day yesterday and they said he wouldn't even sit for the picture and was kicking and screaming…mom fail. So today his sister had pictures for Pre-K (same school) and they said they would try it again. I let him pick out his complete outfit and asked him if he as going to be good for pictures and he said he would *fingers crossed*
I can't wait to hear how it went! Maybe the fact that he chose his own outfit will give him something to 'smile' about! 😉 ha!
Ohh Mila! (I love her name) She knows what she wants and she's not interested in taking pictures or fussy dresses. I like these pictures better than the cookie cutter one's because they tell her story and she her littler personality.awwww
Yes, she wont let me do her hair, wont wear dresses… yet she is obsessed with necklaces!! I already can tell I have my hands full with this one! Thanks for stopping by and I hope your week is going well!
Ha ha ha ha! So funny. And yes, we know she is not in mortal danger or extreme pain so it's all good. Love that wedding idea!
I was wondering if some people would think I was a bad mom, or that she went to a horrible day care cause of the picture… but then I got over it.. I mean come on… that pic is FUNNY! HA!
this is the best ever– how cute!!
Pretty funny, right? Have a wonderful week.. we are halfway done! 😉
Thanks for leaving us with smiles. You will all look back and chuckle about those photos one day 😉
I hope she will appreciate it one day and laugh!! Thank you for stopping over and have a great day!!
Haven't we all had one or two picture day fails in our time? Made me smile. Not gonna feel guilty 🙂
Yes I bought them today and the front office was like, "We were hoping you would buy these!" hahaha
These are the best. We all have #parentfails, but this is totally a win for her wedding slideshow!
I know it, so funny! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!
Oh my gosh I love this. You totally have to buy these pics! Because ALL THE FACES. These are classic and hilarious and heart warming – all at once. And what a great set of pictures to look back on one day. LOVE! (Stopping by via SITS)
When we show her the pictures now, she just starts laughing! Thanks for stopping by, havea wonderful weekend!!
I agree with Destiny…If not a wedding slideshow maybe senior "remember when" photos for graduation or yearbook.
Yes, like a senior picture comparison.. so funny!!
Thanks for the laugh. She's adorable even when she doesn't smile.
I have to agree with you! 😉 Have a wonderful weekend!
She's still so cute!!
Thank you!! Have a great week! 🙂
Oh I just love this! She's absolutely precious and I love the wedding day idea! Glad you bought them!
Her teachers were like, "we were hoping you would buy them! They were so funny!" haha
This is just so hilarious! To have the whole breakdown too? Ha! My dad is a photographer and he does all of the schools in the area so I've seen my share of picture fails. This one though, priceless!
I can only imagine what those photographers go through trying to do a school picture day!! Have a great week! 🙂
sweet girl. perfect picture.
Thank you! I hope you have a great week!! 🙂
Those are the faces my son will likely be making next year when he's in school and it's picture day. He has a love/hate relationship when it comes to getting his picture taken.
She is usually so good so I totally thought she was going to do great! Boy was I wrong! ha!
Aw — she's still adorable. My two-year-old either refuses to look at the camera (forget smiling) or she's having a toddler meltdown while I'm trying to capture a photo. Forget about it at this age 😉
Yeah I guess we are fighting a losing battle when it comes to toddlers and pictures! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful week!
So cute! I never buy the pictures either (or even know when picture day is!) 🙂
Those are a keeper, for sure!
Haha… yes I rarely know when picture day is as well, so I can def relate to that one!!
Awe, as a photographer, I have so been there a few times!
I bet you have seen some pretty funny breakdowns! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
My daughter's pictures last year were not too bad, but her little friend had a meltdown. I have a picture with the whole class and my friend's son has noticeable tears in his eyes. I love that you can have a sense of humor about it. It is heartbreaking, but so funny at the same time.
The worst part was I was laughing first, then I felt kind of bad. I actually felt better when I saw the proofs to see that she wasn't crying at first. haha!
Aww! Poor little sweetheart. She does like to ham it up for her mama, though! 🙂 Thanks for linking up to #SoMe2 this week!
Yes she is a ham for me!! She is a selfie queen when she gets her hands on my phone too! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
This picture is adorable and I so would have bought it too!
Thank you! I couldnt resist! I hope you are having a wonderful week!
Hey…everyone has a bad day! At least she's still cute when she cries (and that will get her far in life- wink wink!)
Hahaha I am dying! You are very right though! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!
She's so cute. My youngest hated having her picture taken. She was a master at avoiding them and her 2 year pictures with her sisters look very similar to these. It was the most stressful 30-45 minutes of my entire life. She still doesn't love having her picture taken now (she's five) but she does mostly okay. I'd absolutely buy those pictures. They're adorable.
My daughter is normally a camera HOG which is why I was surprised to see how miserable she looked! Ha! I'm sure your girls look adorable in pictures anyway! 🙂
I totally understand. I wanted all my pictures to be perfect. I also worked outside my home when my children were little, and I couldn't be there for picture day. Now that I have one in college, I cherish the "failed" photos because they are for real. I love the 4th photo of your daughter out of your options it shows how she really feels. We rarely capture these types for shots of our children, but looking back, I like them. 🙂 So, it's not a fail. 🙂 Found your site on SITS share day.
That is such a great perspective on it! Thanks for taking the time to comment and I love SITS! 🙂
Oh my goodness, so adorable!
So adorable aww