Scary-Go-Round

Yet another proof point that “The Happiest Place on Earth” (aka Disneyland) can sometimes be anything but.

Angry to the MAX

The day will be better once Mom takes him out of the box.

Thanks to Mom Carissa for the photo and for her efforts in the OfficeMax “A Day Made Better” promotion to support teachers. Carissa’s blog is one of more than 30 sites helping to spread the word about teacher-funded classrooms and is hosting a giveaway for a deserving teacher. Enter here by Sunday, October 4, midnight PDT.

Sweet Siren

This is a fire truck and it goes we-oo, we-oo. Cute onesie? Or a dose of reality for shell-shocked new parents?

(Thanks, Heather! Heather is the talented force behind one of my favorite crafting/kid project blogs, DollarStoreCrafts. She also runs CraftFail, a hilarious look when craft projects go wrong.)  

Baton down the hatches…

…looks like this kiddo is waging a raging battle against the seatbelt.

(Thanks, Jesus! Poor lil’ guy; I think everyone who sees this frustrated little face will give a collective AWWWW!)

Sad Dad

This gem is what Mama calls “The first week is a little rough on everyone.” Couldn’t have said it better myself!

(Thanks, Nicole! You can check out Nicole’s adorable baby – who mostly smiles – on her blog http://ramblingsbynicolerenee.blogspot.com)

Mr. Sandman

Of the many reasons to shed tears at the playgound (no available swings, other kids not sharing, scared to down on the slide, etc., etc.), this one is a surprise. Mom explains it in her succinct email, “He’s upset because he got sand on his hands.  AT A PLAYGROUND.” 

Here’s to the cleanest toddler in Texas!

(Thanks for the cute photo and story, Kathy!)

Bundle of Joy?

If looks could chill… Despite being bundled up just as snug as a bug, this little one was not too happy about an early morning jaunt in the cool, crisp fall weather.

Gold Digger

No, we’re not paying homage to Kanye; just celebrating this sweet little child’s honest moment caught on camera.

[Editor's note: Mom Kelli and I must be cut from the same cloth to take such a photo!]

(Thanks, Kelli! This is Kelli’s second submission; check her first one here).

Nap Protest

I think every parent knows the face and the accompanying whine associated with a nap protest.

(Thanks, Jenny! This is her second submission – Check out her little dude expressing displeasure over his Halloween costume here.)

Waterworks Spectacular

This lucky lady is an annual passholder at Disney World — and this is her thoroughly “enjoying” the summer’s Fireworks Spectacular show.  File this one away in the Unhappiest Place on Earth collection, folks.

(Thanks to Mom Sharon who is one of the most loyal fans of the site! She writes, “This is so much fun taking pictures of crying babies! I never realized all the great shots I had been missing.” Indeed – Sharon’s photos have been featured not once, but twice before!)