Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Matt vs. Life

Over the years, I've taken many photos of my son, Matt (now age 3), battling it out with various situations. Here are some of my best "Matt Vs." photos.

Matt vs. Gender Stereotypes. When your older sibling is a girl, it's inevitable.
Taking a manly stroll along the Bronx River Parkway.
He wanted the pink headband.


Matt vs. the Seasons. The kid loves the outdoors. But do the outdoors love him?
"Not sure what's happening here, but I like it."
Taking a dip in our private leaf pool.
Reluctantly gathering eggs at Stone Barns Center
"Matt vs. Citrus" at Showcase of Citrus in Orlando.
Matt won, but citrus had the last laugh.

Matt vs. Yoga. Guess not everyone finds it relaxing.

Matt vs. Yoda. A tie, it is.

Matt vs. Food. Because apparently food issues start at a young age.
Feeding time at the zoo.
Matt vs. Shake Shack
Matt vs. Momofuku chicken
Matt vs. Pat's Cheesesteak
The kid loves his tofu. He wouldn't wait for me to dig up a fork.
Cupcakes are his Achilles' heel. 
Cotton candy shouldn't be taller than your child.
But at Rye Playland it is.

Matt vs. Fate. So when a Korean child turns one (Matt is half Korean), he is presented with a huge party and a table that holds symbols of his future. Money = wealth, string = a long life, pencil = scholarly pursuits, etc. The baby is placed in front of the table and given the opportunity to choose an item. The first one he grabs is supposed to determine his fate. Guess which item Matt chose?
Five points to everyone who said pencil. Apparently we have a scholar in our midst ... which may be for the best. He'll need his wits about him to continue winning these battles in life. 

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