The escape

Marie mastered the art of the escape this summer. It probably wasn't hard with all the visitors and chaos we had going on here. Steps to the great escape...

First, Play cutely and pretend like you are completely content with what you are doing.

Second, make a dash for the open door. When caught, pull funny entertaining faces in hopes of distracting those who might stop you from going outside and eating dirt and leaves to your hearts content.

Finally, when you think no one is watching again make more attempts at getting out the door which result in more photos. If you are lucky, you will actually make it outside for a few minutes unattended and can eat everything you get your hands on till someone discovers you.

Oops, forgot the last step. Enjoy every minute of your snack before more pictures are taken. When they are taken, smile cutely and as innocently as possible. If there is no way innocence can be shown then just smile as big as you can and laugh. It will cover all cute bases and save you from parental frustration.