The Secret to Success

So maybe the title is a bit misleading. These colorful dinosaurs promise neither fame, fortune, nor beauty. But if you’re trying to potty-train your 2 year old son, these things are the secret to success. That’s right. Almost two weeks ago I bought a pack of these amazing little “toys.” Each one starts as a small, colorful capsule, and then expands into any variety of dinosaur shapes when placed in warm water. Sound lame? Yeah, well, it kind of is. But if you’re a 2 year old boy these things are AMAZING, and GLADLY accepted as bribes. Now what to do with the nearly full box of unused diapers. . . ?

*And as a photographer’s note: This week my second flash (580 EXII) arrived via FedEx (only had to wait around the house until 3 pm for it to arrive….grrr). This shot was made with the second flash off camera (on the left) fired wirelessly. That’s why those dinos are casting such awesome shadows.