Have you ever been reading a book, moving along quite nicely, and then--
bam--a character whips out a particular term of endearment that just yanks you right out of the story? It happened to me recently, and I'm sad to say I couldn't recover. I did try. But she just kept using that term and I . . . I had to get the hell out of Dodge. Buh-bye, story. Don't let the door hit you on the way out. I'm not saying this is the norm (thank goodness). I can put up with a certain amount of treacly back and forth when it comes to the exchange of terms of endearment, especially if they fit the characters, their background, culture, the tenor of their relationship, etc. And the
history of these terms at home and
from around the world is often fascinating (at times hilarious). But there comes a point where I can't see past the cheese and/or weird anymore and I
do not want to be with these people any longer. Shallow? Perhaps. But it's a very individual thing, isn't it? We a…
Oh my lord, this is adorable! I hope you had a great halloween (with not TOO much candy ;p )
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this picture! Adorable.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Now I want one of those strawberry hats for myself!
ReplyDeleteSo freaking cute. This picture is adorable. I love how strawberry is gnawing on soldier's hand. :p
ReplyDeleteLol. Thanks, guys. A lovely friend of mine made the strawberry hat for me when Will was born and I have always loved it.
ReplyDeleteOh man, WAY too cute!
ReplyDeleteWill even has that soldier aura about him, with the leg slung over the arm of the chair and the contemplative look in his eyes. And the little strawberry is too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteWhat a completely adorable strawberry hat!
ReplyDeleteGrin. Yeah, he was very into his role.
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh, you make beautiful children. My dad and I looked at a bunch of pics on Aaron's blog. Piper is too pretty for words and getting big. Love the costumes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, cuz. Did your kiddos have a good time with Grandpa there for Halloween?
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet picture! Just adorable Angie. :)
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