Picture Perfect Thursday: Kids Gone Wild On Film

Last week, we had family over to help celebrate Thing One’s 14th birthday and Thing Two (she’s turning 12, next month…ugh!) was feeling a bit out of sorts…

…oh and just so you know, almost 12 is way worse than 13.

So, feeling somewhat exasperated my own self – note to self:  never, ever drink warm sangria, AGAIN – I willingly handed over the job of recording our happy little event and left her with very explicit instructions.

"Here, take the camera…leave the canolis…and go wild!"

Then, promptly forgot just how literal-minded these kids can get.

Oh, Holy Hannah Montana, just what in the name of all creatures great and small is going on here?

"Um…we just were…uh…sort of, you know, playing."

Apparently, they were bored (I know, just pretend to be surprised) and there wasn’t anything good on t.v. (800 bazillion channels, and all) and heaven forbid they disturb the cat.

"So, um…er…uh…oh, c’mon…it’s just a movie…yaaaaaah…that’s right…WE MADE A MOVIE!"

Oh, well – taking into consideration that I am a HUGE movie buff and have sort of a soft spot for independent film makers – that’s different, then.

"Okay, so show me."

So, without further adieu, it is my pleasure to present to you:

Crouching Brother, Hidden Maniac

Yes, he has my unicorn, but little does he know that it is also called…the pink sword of destiny!

Ha-hah – your feeble weapon does NOT scare me – unicorns are STUPID!

Oh…no…he…didn’t!

Hee-YAH!

YAH-HEE-HEE-YAH!

Pleeeeeeze, I beg of you…have mercy…I am your ONLY brother!

Aha-ha-ha-ha-ha-AH…the pink sword of destiny pities the fool with a faithful heart…but, next time, you might NOT be so lucky!

Stupid uni….

Morale of the story:  Never turn your back on kids – especially, those brandishing pink swords of destiny – lest, you miss the true nature of magical moments and they catch it all on film.

I wonder if John Lasseter, or Steven Spielberg got their start this way…or, do they even HAVE any sisters?