October 6, 2007
I Bribed them to Smile Like This
Originally uploaded by Sarah606
I took about 60 bad pictures and finally I said “If you both smile nicely at the camera, I will give you each a piece of candy.”
They can be quite charming when it comes to getting things that they want.
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October 6th, 2007 at 1:46 pm, Phoenix Says:
Very cute. Very good to know about the candy. I’ve been trying for weeks to get my nieces to take a nice picture.
October 6th, 2007 at 2:32 pm, Jonathon Morgan Says:
It’s the only reason Edan takes naps.
October 6th, 2007 at 2:46 pm, PunditMom Says:
Man, you are SO smart! I’m using that one!
October 6th, 2007 at 3:21 pm, Gidge Says:
OH
MY
GOD
Claudia looks like you.
October 6th, 2007 at 4:43 pm, Jana Says:
That is a truly lovely photo.
Thank goodness for digital cameras and candy.
October 6th, 2007 at 6:13 pm, Paula The Surf Mom Says:
Mine are just hitting a year and they are getting that whole we will be charming if you give us something thing figured out already.
October 6th, 2007 at 6:53 pm, Maggie Says:
They’re so cute! And they look so sweet smiling together too.
Isn’t it amazing how far the promise of a little candy can get you sometimes?
October 6th, 2007 at 8:31 pm, Sassy Says:
And so worth it!! So cute!!
October 6th, 2007 at 9:23 pm, Colleen Says:
Whatever works!
October 6th, 2007 at 11:18 pm, FENICLE Says:
I do that too on special occasions, like Halloween, when I want a good picture.
It’s “positive reinforcement”!
October 6th, 2007 at 11:29 pm, crazymumma Says:
awesome. They are stunning.
October 7th, 2007 at 9:42 am, theotherbear Says:
I’m going to do that tonight. I don’t have any kids but have a hard time getting a nice photo of my husband. I’m going try your trick tonight. (I may not use candy as the bribe but it is the same idea, no?)
October 7th, 2007 at 1:23 pm, Natalie Says:
Hehehe…I need to remember that little trick.
October 7th, 2007 at 1:35 pm, lumpyheadsmom Says:
Now do they expect candy every time you take a picture of them?
October 7th, 2007 at 9:01 pm, Stefani Says:
I have had to use the candy bribe system before.
October 7th, 2007 at 9:11 pm, KennethSF Says:
Ah, now I now why you kids look so sweet in their pictures.
October 7th, 2007 at 9:28 pm, Kathy/ Lessons from the Laundry Says:
Nothing wrong with learning the proper times and reasons for a good bribe. Candy is the only reason my children eat anything green today! I guess it all balances out.
October 7th, 2007 at 10:49 pm, Helena Says:
It’s not a bribe if you give it to them AFTER they perform required task, action, behavior. It’s a REWARD! A bribe is something you give them BEFORE said task, action, behavior. A reward is something they get for having done said task, action, behavior as requested/demanded/ordered. At least that’s what I call it at my house when I want one of my triplets to do/be something. A Reward. And it works, too.
October 8th, 2007 at 11:22 am, ali Says:
i love bribery.
October 8th, 2007 at 11:57 am, MamaMaven Says:
Wow, children who can smile without horrible squinty-eyes or looking like they are demented. I am SO impressed!
October 8th, 2007 at 2:06 pm, Sports Mama Says:
In my house, the bribe that works the best is Dippin’ Dots ice cream. Although in honesty, my kids are total hams so smiles in pictures aren’t generally a problem!
October 8th, 2007 at 2:33 pm, Suburban Oblivion Says:
How cute!!!!!!!!
October 8th, 2007 at 2:55 pm, Neil Says:
Aren’t you worried that you are sending the wrong message to your children — that candy is the answer to all of life’s problems?
October 8th, 2007 at 4:34 pm, Fog City Mommy Says:
so cute.
October 9th, 2007 at 7:45 pm, Allycat Says:
what adorable smiles - if only my son was eating solids, then perhaps I could try the candy trick - although would a four month old undertsand?? perhaps not. Still , one trick to remember for the future!
October 10th, 2007 at 10:49 am, magpie Says:
Bribery is how things work in our house, too.