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The Cindy Crawford.

October 9, 2014 By Lena

“What’s this?” Reid asks, pointing to his upper lip.

“It’s just some dirt,” I reply, licking my finger and wiping it across his face.

The speck of dirt does not vanish.

“Huh.” I frown, bending my face close to his for a more in-depth inspection.

“Oh!” I exclaim, smiling at him. “I think you have a little birthmark!”

He looks at me, thoughtfully, digesting this strange new word. Turning toward the mirror, he once again rubs at his face, trying to remove the mark.

“Leave it,” I admonish. “It’s not going to go away. It’s a tiny little mark and now it’s part of your face. It’s beautiful! It’s a Cindy Crawford!”

He looks at me like I just told him that Santa Claus eats reindeer kabobs for dinner.

“I DON’T WANT THE CINDY CRAWFORD!” he yells, horrified.
The CindyOh Reid, you don’t know how beautiful you are.

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: Beauty, children, Cindy Crawford, fun

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  1. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    October 9, 2014 at 8:17 am

    even that serious stern look he is giving the camera he is adorable. what about a russel crowe look even if his is on his cheek

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 11:59 am

      Hmmm… I don’t mind birthmarks on people! I think it’s very unique and personal :)

      • Chandra Christine O'Connor

        October 20, 2014 at 6:47 am

        I meant Russel crowes is on his cheek not above his lip. I think so too he is adorable

      • Chandra Christine O'Connor

        October 20, 2014 at 6:48 am

        I also meant in case he didnt like the girl name

  2. Jodi Mitrovic

    October 9, 2014 at 8:27 am

    Oh he’s too cute! I love it! “The Cindy Crawford”!

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 11:59 am

      Hahaha yup… he’ll probably go around telling everyone.

  3. La Cuisine d'Helene

    October 9, 2014 at 9:44 am

    He is so cute Lena :)

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you Helene :)

  4. Judy Cowan

    October 9, 2014 at 10:41 am

    LOL….that is quite the look on his face! He is a cutie!

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      LOL – this is his “I am so not impressed” look.

  5. Tricha

    October 9, 2014 at 11:15 am

    Someone looks upset but he is so cute Lena! Didn’t you notice the mark before?

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 12:00 pm

      Nope! I mean, he’s always had a really faint dot there, which I didn’t really think about, but it darkened almost overnight!

  6. Nicky

    October 9, 2014 at 11:54 am

    awww, great story! funny how the mark just appeared.

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 12:01 pm

      I agree… but I guess they have to appear some time, right? I have a few birthmarks that appeared in my teens )

  7. Lynda Cook

    October 9, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    He is so adorable even with his stern look…lol

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Aw, thanks Lynda :)

  8. Anne Taylor

    October 9, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Oh, tell him a “cindy crawford” isn’t too bad. I’ve had one all of my life and I love it!

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      He’s part of your club now!!

  9. Guppy

    October 9, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Aww, what a dolly – growly face and all! I bet you when he’s grown he’ll love the attention his sexy mark gets from the ladies! I always thought I was called a Marilyn Monroe though…or is that just the facial piercing..?

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Hmm… that is the facial piercing, but it’s obviously the birthmark too! I guess we could call it the Marilyn, or the Madonna!

  10. Flora M

    October 9, 2014 at 3:46 pm

    ROFL !!!
    It is part of what makes him so unique :) Love the scowly look too – ladies watch out when he grows up is all I can say ! :)

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      He’s scowly 25% of the time, hahaha!

  11. Kathryn Easter

    October 9, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    my daughter has the Cindy Crawford too. I love it :)

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      We need to get our little supermodels together :)

  12. Yuen C

    October 9, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Aww how cute!

    • Lena

      October 9, 2014 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you Yuen!

  13. BobbiJo Pentney

    October 9, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    They grow up too quickly you’ve got to kiss and hug that scowl while he lets you. My 10 year old is not as affectionate as he used to be.

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 8:47 am

      Oh, don’t I know it! My 6-yer old is still very affectionate, but Reid just turns away from our attempts to cuddle!

  14. MrDisco

    October 9, 2014 at 11:43 pm

    nice photo

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Thank you :)

  15. Darlene Schuller

    October 10, 2014 at 7:22 am

    so much the little ones don’t understand! Miss K was horrified as the birthmarks started coming… but seeing others with them , especially in school, helped a lot.

    He’s beautiful so beautiful God gave him a mark to show the world just how beautiful he is! .. that’s what we told Miss K lol

    • Lena

      October 11, 2014 at 8:48 am

      Oh, I love that Darlene! I will definitely let Reid know :)

  16. JaimeeM

    October 11, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    Hes adorable.

    • Lena

      October 12, 2014 at 3:37 pm

      Thank you Jaime :)

  17. loucheryl

    October 12, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    He’s adorable! That birthmark makes him even more special than he already is. :) I just noticed a similar birthmark right underneath my 5 year old son’s nose. I thought it was dirt at first too. :)

    • Lena

      October 13, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Aw, that’s too funny Cheryl! Strange how they just pop up around that age :)

  18. Soozle

    October 13, 2014 at 9:16 am

    That is so adorable :) I can only imagine what anyone else within ear shot must have thought hah

    • Lena

      October 13, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Hahaha thankfully it was just the two of us :)

  19. Darrah Bailey

    October 13, 2014 at 9:56 am

    I think its cute! Birth marks are unique and all different

    • Lena

      October 15, 2014 at 6:50 am

      Yes, they are! And they are called “beauty spots” for a reason!

  20. Victoria Ess

    October 14, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Haha the displeasure on his face!

    • Lena

      October 15, 2014 at 6:51 am

      He could give grumpy cat a run for his money :)

  21. Lori Bazan

    October 15, 2014 at 6:14 am

    He is adorable and looks perfect. Children say the greatest quips!

    • Lena

      October 15, 2014 at 6:51 am

      Aw, thank you Lori :)

  22. Melinda L.

    October 22, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Hehehe, look at that adorable glare. Don’t worry Reid, it makes you look extra cute ;)

  23. Janet M

    November 16, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I can understand his concern. He is his own person and quite wonderful!

  24. kathy downey

    March 7, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    He is so cute Lena,my granddaughter has a strawberry shaped birthmark on her tummy,its bigger than a toonie

  25. kathy downey

    June 14, 2015 at 3:47 pm

    Awe too funny,he sure is a handsome boy!

  26. kathy downey

    September 3, 2016 at 10:30 am

    I love his steer look!! He is getting more handsome by the day

  27. Debbie White Beattie

    June 12, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    Oh boy, from the picture above I can see that he really doesn’t want the Cindy Crawford lol. Maybe if you explained how much money Cindy has and how many toys he could buy he might change his mind. Lol

  28. kathy downey

    September 21, 2017 at 10:12 am

    Love this kid and his expressions,he’s so adorable !

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