Childhood, Such a Magical Time.

I love children.

jason lee's adorable daughters. photo.

Research has shown that we as humans have a tendency to perceive children as more attractive.
With their high and protruding foreheads, large eyes, somewhat chubby cheeks, and small noses, many studies have revealed that pictures of infants are preferred over pictures of adults.  If an adult is proclaimed to have a "baby-ish" face, more often than not, it is meant as a compliment.  We are inclined to revere people with these infantile physical traits, like Miranda Kerr, one of the most renowned models today ( and I think one of the prettiest ).  She is loved for her dimples and full cheeks, both qualities we normally associate with children.

cuties. photo.

I don't know about you, but I certainly did not need a scientific study to be done in order to find out that we just plain find children adorable. :)

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These two photography series are done by Jason Lee ( with his two daughters ) and Mr:Mac ( with his son and daughter ), which can be found here and here, respectively.  You may have already seen Lee's two adorable girls, as his pictures have been featured on sites like My Modern Met and the Huffington Post.  Mr:Mac on Flickr has not received as much exposure, but his works are just as amazing.

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Both fathers captured the joy and innocence of their children, framed in a more humorous light.  While the pictures are not necessarily portraits or candids, I believe they represent the spirit of childhood the most accurately.

heehee, it's-a-me, mario! photo.

When I think back on my younger days, I feel that slight tug of a smile on my face.  I cherish those memories of unbridled joy and innocence, when the only thing I worried about was if my stuffed rooster, my most beloved stuffed animal, was doing alright by himself.

some said he looks slightly creepy...but i refuse to believe it! ^^

ps.
To everyone who has seen The Dark Knight Rises, check out this "Batman Maybe" video, where "Joseph Gordon-Levitt" sings us a "Call Me Maybe" parody. :)

Fave line: "You tried to look like / you were happy / but you were Batman / and really angry." :D