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Blinded by Science (and/or Technology)

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane

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Andrew begged and begged me to let him stick his head in our new copier/printer/scanner. Finally out of pure frustration and annoyance, I told him to go ahead, but he better close his eyes tight or he could go blind from the bright light.

Why do I have the feeling that I’ll be finding about 100 more of these exact portraits during the next 20 years or so?

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February 6, 2009 ยท 13 Comments

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  1. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    lol…how funny

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  2. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 2:43 pm

    I would have expected this from Jeff, actually.

    I need to make a hasty exit from your blog page before my kids get any ideas!

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  3. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 3:55 pm

    LOL! At least it wasn’t his be-hind he copied.

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  4. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    I agree with the Mrs. of the House – at least it was his cute cheeks he copied!

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  5. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    I found your blog through Kami’s, and I love it! I love how straightfoward and funny you are. As are your kids! I’ve added you to my Google reader, and will be regularly partaking.

    By the way, this picture is AWESOME.

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  6. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    I’m sure you will be seeing other parts of him too all around the house!

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  7. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    Love this one Sarah!!! You gave in to something he wanted to do sooo badly and see he listened….he closed his eyes!!! Way to go Andrew!!

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  8. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 5:30 pm

    gotta love those kids!

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  9. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 8:21 pm

    Very funny. I remember going thru that stage… thinking it was great fun to copy myself. Now there wouldn’t be enough room! ๐Ÿ™‚
    BTW, I gave you an award on my page. Please stop by when you can!

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  10. Anonymous says

    February 6, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    Those copiers are just irresistible! Mine is so old and rickety, I don’t think any of my kids have ever thought about sticking any part of themselves in it yet!

    Have a great weekend!

    Jen

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  11. Anonymous says

    February 8, 2009 at 2:59 am

    I really don’t remember how I stumbled upon your blog tonight but I really enjoyed it ALL. What inspired you to blog? I have always thought about it but wondered if I’d regret it. Anyway loved yours… your have a great family and seem to be very organized. I also love that I have been given the blessing of being a SAHM. Thanks for your inspiration.

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  12. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2009 at 10:22 am

    too funny!!
    your boy showed more manners than mine would have…it would have been something else he’d have wanted to copy.

    Your blog is a refreshing, lively and inspiring read.

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  13. Anonymous says

    February 11, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    He is funny. He has his own personality alright. I love listening to him talk to me & all his little stories. T

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