Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Kids these days. They just don't get scared like they used to...

As many of our loyal followers have noted, Joseph is generally a VERY happy little boy. It is seldom (if ever) that he is pictured without a big smile on his face. He seems to like everyone and everything. However, we recently discovered that Joseph has a deep fear of...wait for it...wait for it...Nutcrackers.



We discovered this fear while packing Christmas decorations into the attic. Joseph was ambivalent at best regarding the process until the Nutcracker suddenly appeared. While we may be terrible parents and likely scared our chid for life, it was too cute not to catch his reaction on video. Yes, we did show the Nutcracker to him again...not once...not twice...but three times.





We can't know for sure, but I've concluded his fear is in anticipation of attending far too many ballets over his life. I for one don't blame him for being terrified.

7 comments:

Erin said...

oh, that is so sad, but those sounds are hilarious. when my joseph is scared he just screams and cries and gets a little panicked look in his eyes ... i don't know how exactly your joseph was making those gaspy noises, but it was really funny.

Crystal said...

BTW - this post was written by Richard. Not sure why he didn't post it under his account.

Richard said...
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Kipling :D :D said...

but he isn't scared of Brobee?!? :D :D

Harmony said...

Um, this shouldn't be funny, but it totally is!

mandie lane said...

Ditto Harmony. I've watched it like 5 times, and it feels wrong to giggle at such a miserable experience for little Joseph.

And dang, Richard, you got SCHOOLED in that poll. 0 votes? The mailman beat you!

Richard said...

"Schooled"...really? I think the last person to use that word was Kid & Play circa 1992. Then again, you still like jorts, so it all makes sense.

And, for the record, i voted for the mailman.