Elliot is a crier. He is, to be fair, also a laugher. But man, the crying.
He was mad about something last night. Life. Anthony Weiner. Out of Goldfish. I don’t know.
Damon decided to tease him emphathize through imitation and, on impulse, I snapped a quick picture of them with my phone.
And then, when I turned the phone around to show Elliot his own crying face. Silence. Fascination. Instant genial curiosity.
I feel this trick will have diminishing returns, so I’m going to save it for the help-me-Baby-Jesus moments.
jaysaint 
Posted by Leanne on June 14, 2011 at 6:29 am
Great idea. I wonder if this would work in staff meetings.
Posted by Pattie on June 14, 2011 at 2:44 pm
LOL Rich will do that to Coraline and it almost always makes her stop. She’s probably wondering what the hell is wrong with her dad. 🙂
Posted by Brian Patrick Flynn on June 17, 2011 at 8:59 am
While most people look freakishly unattractive when they cry or pout, Elliot looks remarkably cool and hip. SIDE NOTE: Great use of commas; you used the perfect amount in this post.
Posted by S. on June 17, 2011 at 9:28 am
Two-year-old Anya pitched a screaming fit on the sidewalk in Virginia Highland. I squatted down in front of her and screamed right back. When I opened my eyes, she was standing there, silent and horrified. I believe we have adequate measure of each other now.
I do not want to tangle with a Damon who can make that face.