Photo booth

I need photos for a new passport and driving licence. Why did no-one ever tell me how grim these photos can turn out?

I went to the local print shop and had one done there but on reflection I look miserable. I asked the children (for an independent opinion). "What does mummy look like she feels in this picture- what do I look like?" I got Sad ( 3 year old ), Curious (5 year old), Cross (9 year old) and Angry (10 year old).

So last night while at ASDA I went into a booth to try again. I was trying to look cheerful without smiling- don't ask....

When I came out that set looked identical to the first!! 

The neighbour who has known me for 27 years witnessed my photo and said it looked like me, but on a bad day.

Oh dear!

So when my driving licence is returned I need to make the decision whether to have a grim picture on my passport too or try to learn how to look happy without smiling, in the meantime... I'd best get training.