Thursday was picture day at Jackson's school, so last weekend we were on an all out search for the perfect outfit for him to wear since this would also be a Christmas picture. After just about wearing Nana out at the mall, we found it and were on our way.
When Thursday rolled around, as always, we were in a mad dash to get out the door. I dressed Jackson in his picture day outfit and packed his regular clothes to change into. (He also has a wedding to attend in a few weeks and I'd like this outfit to make it through Christmas.) I get him dressed and hair fixed just right and we are out the door. I was happy to see when we arrived at the school that no one was waiting and we could go right in and get his picture over with! He posed perfectly and only took about five minutes to get the three shots they take. Knowing that I have limited time, I take Jackson in the bathroom and help him change. He goes to his room and I am off to work.
Well, at the end of the day, I go down to his school to pick him up. He meets me in the hall and to my surprise he has faded green marker on his face. On closer inspection I find it's on his face, neck, hands and the shirt he is wearing for the first time! After talking with his teacher, I find out that they also had a class picture done. And yes, my son, the brilliant child that he is, posed for this class picture proudly displaying his "artwork". I'm curious as to the reaction of the other parents when they discover that Shrek is a member of their child's class!
Several thoughts did go through my head as I was standing there and I was SO glad that I changed his outfit and took the good clothes with me. I couldn't be mad at him and truthfully I was trying really hard not to laugh, but did you really think it was a good idea to color yourself green? His response: But green is my favorite color! And now we know...
