The Fonz didn’t need any encouragement regarding his fashion choices.
We were right to be worried when he came home and told us Whatshername had remarked, “I really like your funny clothes.”
That’s all the permission he’ll ever need to wear anything he wants for the rest of his life. This is what he wore yesterday:
If you’ve got a sharp eye and a good memory, you’ll remember the shorts he’s wearing over his pants as the swimsuit he wore in some of the Bali pictures.
…..
Yesterday I visited the classroom of my ten-year-old son Optimist Prime. His teacher asked if I could come in and talk about writing and reinforce some things she’d been teaching. I started by pretending I was under the mistaken impression the teacher had invited me for the purpose of showing baby pictures of Optimist Prime. After the kids laughed and corrected me, I asked if I could show just one baby picture of OP and I showed them this picture on my iPad:
Every student, including OP, believed me. (Note: My son is not fat in any way and is most certainly not Asian.)
…..
Only one day left to vote in the caption contest.
The Good Greatsby 
Lenore Diane
February 4, 2012
What a great shot of Fonz – love that free spirit. (In a non-stalking, non-creeper, non-love kind of way.)
That kid is merely pleasantly plump, GG.
The Good Greatsby
February 5, 2012
I would say very pleasantly over merely pleasantly.
Glynis Sylvia
February 5, 2012
A plethora of pleasantness, I’d say.
skippingstones
February 4, 2012
Confidence and comfort with who you are – these are powerful things. How I envy the Fonz.
Spectra
February 4, 2012
My concern for Fonz is his blatant mis-use of those welding goggles to stare directly into the sun. Is he willing to become the advertising statistic, preceded by an * which reads: These goggles do not prevent blindness when staring directly into the sun. Probably DO NOT stare directly into the sun.with or without goggles.
Otherwise, even blind, he will still attract the ladies with those awesom-o shorts.
The Good Greatsby
February 5, 2012
The welding goggles let girls know he has a legitimate skill and can earn a living. The shorts let them know he still knows how to party.
Spectra
February 5, 2012
Interesting he chose to decorate the upper body with the “I got skills” message, and the lower part with “And I can party like a banshee” 😀
Life in the Boomer Lane
February 4, 2012
The Fonz wears what is in his father’s head: a wacky and wonderful expression of creative intelligence. He’s on the road to humor writing, for sure. The baby, on the other hand, is on the road to sumo wrestling.
Fraha
February 4, 2012
I love the way your son dresses…I’m glad you let him have freedom to express himself..I don’t know how many times my 4.5 year has gone out dressed as Buzz or Woody or has gone to the grocery store in his pajamas and rain boots. Cute pictures.
She's a Maineiac
February 4, 2012
Hmm…I’m thinking he’s inherited his fashion sense from someone Where are the pictures of you as a kid? Please tell me you wore a tiny smoking jacket with welding goggles.
bearman
February 5, 2012
Just remember this when OP hides your teeth at the nursing home.
The Byronic Man
February 5, 2012
How come no one’s like, “Oh, you’re so creative and cute and free-spirited!” when I show up to work dressed like that? Being grown up sucks.
georgettesullins
February 5, 2012
Ahhh…love is in the air and the Fonz is breathing it.
Jen
February 5, 2012
If his personality continues into adulthood, he will be a treasure among men!
worrywarts-guide-to-weight-sex-and-marriage
February 5, 2012
“Dad, remember how you used to always call me fat?” It all get’s jumbled up in the 23 year old brain – you are going to have a lot of explaining to do to their post-adolescent brains (up until then you will be speaking the same language).
laurenrantnrave
February 5, 2012
Adorable pic of your wanna-be son! 🙂
Kathryn McCullough
February 5, 2012
Love the photos. In fact, the first one is priceless!
monicastangledweb
February 5, 2012
I love that OP and his classmates believed that was a photo of him as a youngster. You have a very wicked sense of humor, but clearly, you also have a great relationship with your two sons. Very cool.
edrevets
February 5, 2012
God knows how many times you’ve been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award, but I’ve gone and done it again. I expect nothing from you, except for you to stay funny. I think you can manage to do that, though.
Thanks for the laughs.
Snoring Dog Studio
February 5, 2012
I am now taking fashion tips from OP. He has a personal style that I covet. And heck, I may not be allowed to wear jeans on Friday, but they didn’t say anything about a cape, welding goggles and tropical shorts.
Snoring Dog Studio
February 5, 2012
Sorry, I meant the Fonz. I really did! I was so taken by the outfit, you know … in fact I was hemming my cape as I was writing that response.
Binky
February 6, 2012
Well they do change a lot in the first year, so it’s hard to tell.
pattisj
February 6, 2012
The Fonz is waaaayyyy cool. The little kid photo–does anyone see a resemblance to a shar-pei besides me?
nursemyra
February 15, 2012
My first thought was shar-pei too
susielindau
February 7, 2012
Hahaha! I hope your kids have a good sense of humor! Too funny!
Dana
February 8, 2012
My mom used to let my youngest sister go to kindergarten with two styrofoam balls stuffed into a training bra, PLUS a magenta suede cowboy hat on her head, PLUS red lipstick, PLUS glasses that looked remarkably like yours, only minus prescription lenses… or any lenses at all. She was the best dressed (and most well-endowed) five year old in all the land. She and the Fonz could have made a beautiful couple… if we could only figure out a way to warp time and bend space. Classic shots!