Show & Tell: Aspiration

May 2, 2009

Reed has decided what he wants to be when he grows up.

He designed and created the prime accoutrement himself: a homemade and scotch-taped scythe.

My son, Grim Reaper in-training.

(This post was his idea: “Mom! Take a picture of me and put it on your blog! But don’t show my face.*”)

To see the showings and tellings of the rest of the class, visit Mel’s Show & Tell.

* We are teaching our children to protect their privacy online. Once their (real) names and images are out there, it’s forever, for anyone — friend, stranger or foe — to use as s/he pleases.

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{ 26 comments… read them below or add one }

Candice April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

The cutest grim reaper I have ever saw LOL!

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Frenchie April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Wow. Reed is awesome.

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one-hit_wonder April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Ah, that is funny!

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Jamie April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

I love it!

Is this what I can expect from my boy?!?!

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Terra April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

I love him asking to be on the blog like that…hilarious.

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Martha April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

I understand your privacy concerns, grapple w/them myself. He is one really cute grim reaper.

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Lavender Luz April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Kristin: ROFL, too!

Chicklet: I MIGHT be that cute if I, too, had a scythe.

Cassandra: that’s his Fierce pose, lol.

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Baby Smiling In Back Seat April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

I wonder if the dying will be more or less intimidated to see the Grim Reaper standing on one leg.

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chicklet April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Cute! And smart!

Huh, kinda like his momma…

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Kristin April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Well, at least that’s one job he never would have to worry about being downsized out of…ROFL.

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Sheri April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Anything sharp and pointy for Reed! The photo is TOO cute!

But…he is too nice to be the Grim Reaper. At least people wouldn’t be scared of death. :)

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Liv April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Ha, ha…if this is what he likes to dress up in May, I can’t imagine what he’ll dress up for halloween! LOL.

I love the stance and stripe shirt though…makes is seem less doomsdayish.

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loribeth April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Too funny!!!

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Billy April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Nice that you’re teaching him internet safety, and nice that he’s learnt :-) .

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Cara April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

He is adorable! There is a whole new world out there to learn and teach – *sigh* – you are a great mom.

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becomingwhole April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

ROFL…that is so funny! You’re doing such a great job with this one–and I definitely would be more intimidated to see the dexterity of the Grim Reaper with his ability to stand on one leg!

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zandor April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Ha. That’s pretty funny.

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PFM April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Everyone else said all the good comments but I think its great that he wanted to be on your blog.

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WiseGuy April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Ha…too good!!! nicely finished job indeed!!! what was he doing on one leg though? : )

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infertilityrocks April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

OMGoodness that is PRICELESS! Do you think it that (you know, the Grim Reaper line of work) pays well and has health benefits?

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GINA and KEV April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Too cute. He’s a smart cookie.

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The Steadfast Warrior April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Haha, Liv said what I was thinking… wonder what Hallowe’en will bring. :) -

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luna April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

so cute (and smart too!) I agree with chicklet! also, I like sheri’s comment. maybe if reed came to get me I’d go quietly… or I’d woo him with my ipod.

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Lavender Luz April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

Luna — lol. Can you imagine Death going, “Oooh! Shiny things!”?

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Beautiful Mess April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

How awesome! I love his career of choice ;o) Good job about protecting their identities online. It’s a fine line, sometimes.

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battynurse April 7, 2010 at 2:06 am

How cute.

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