The elementary school kids went back to classes yesterday. Our housekeeper's daughter, little Teresa, is starting third grade. She showed up at our house wearing her brand-new uniform.

"Oh Teresa," said Jean, "Tu uniforme nuevo, ¡Que bonito!"

I said, "Quisiera tomar un foto."

So Teresa stood in front of our fountain and assumed her formal portrait expression.

What a sweetie, eh?

Trying to get her to smile, I stupidly said "Teresa ¡Sonríe!" No luck.

Finally, Jean came over holding Rosita, our Boston Terrier.

See? Everybody's smiling now. Except Rosita, who is barely tolerating the indignity.