Say "pickle"

July 1, 2010
You realize you are older than you think when the toy that used to be fairly popular when you were a kid is a HUGE hit for show and tell, only because no one has ever seen one before. Pearl's old school View Master with 3D slides no less was the talk of the town at school. I guess none of these kids have ever seen anything that wasn't digital before and that's why she has suddenly jumped levels in coolness with her camera. The ironic thing about her choice for show and tell is that it was made on a whim as her dad was threatening to leave her at home if she didn't grab something and fast. She hadn't played with it in months but since it was the nearest toy within reach, she excitedly grabbed it and headed out the door. And I'm not sure where she came up with this idea, but apparently you now say "Pickle!" when you want your friends to smile for the camera. Pearl played with that camera all evening, making up games and asking me what pictures I wanted to see. But I have my doubts that come tomorrow she'll even remember she has it.