These are two of my cousins, Timmy and Bradley. Bradley is Tammy’s son and Timmy is, well, my uncle Timmy’s son. When I shot this photo, for the second time, since the first was in front of windows with blinding sunshine streaming in, I told them to get up against the wall and practise for their mug shots. Bradley has his hand raised, fingers spread while he said, “Live long and prosper!”
They came up to me before this shot, trying to extort money. “Are you gonna give us money?” Bradley asked, hands outstretched. “Cuz Aunt Boo gave me $20.” I’m thinking that was quite a bit of money, but found out later he had to split it.
“Twenty bucks!” I hollered, “What do you think I am, RICH?” They laughed at me, and Sarah wandered over to tell them I’m a big cheapo because she only gets $5 for allowance every week, and it used to be every TWO weeks. The boys shook their heads at my meanness. “If you’re good,” I told them with a wry grin, “I’ll give you each a loonie!”
They looked at each other and then both gave me a look. “Ooo. A whole dollar,” said Bradley.
I leaned my head towards them conspiritoraly and dropped my voice. “Tell ya what,” I whispered as their interest piqued, “Later, I will tell you embarrasing stories about both of your parents.”
Their eyes sparkled and they both grinned. “COOL!”
yeah, i figure whatever works! embarrassing things always gets kids attention. You are one smart cookie!
Do *we* get to hear embarassing stories about Tammy and Timmy? I’ll let you take my photo, if we’re ever together. Or just aim your camera southwest and I’ll jump for you.