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first day of first grade.

And second grade.

And third grade.

And, yes, fourth grade. Not necessarily in that order.

Just look at my sweet babies. Love ’em so much.

I did sort of cheat with my “first day of school” pictures, though.

Instead of getting a picture of each of my school-bound kiddos, I went for the group shot.

At least it’s better than the picture I got last year.

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As I watched my kiddos teeter off to the bus stop with their over-stuffed backpacks and arms full of school supplies (what the heck, how many supplies can one kid need?), I was torn…

Sad because wow, they’re not with me for 9 hours out of the day – from now until June.

And happy because wow, they’re not with me for 9 hours out of the day – from now until June.

Being a mama is confusing, no?

Praying for kids every where who are navigating their first day of school. And their mamas.


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08.19.13 · Isabelle, Jude, Shepherd, Sophie 10

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  1. Nancy says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Love this picture! SO much better than last years 🙂 They are all getting so big…

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  2. alison says

    August 19, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    So fun 🙂 If you get a chance to share, I’d love to hear how you’ve made choices about which kiddos to homeschool (and when) and which to send to school (and when).

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  3. Pieni lintu says

    August 19, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Aww – so sweet!! 🙂

    I remembered your last year shot when I took back to school photos last week. 😀

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  4. Snekcip says

    August 19, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Last year was hilarious, this year is just downright precious!!!

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  5. Joanne says

    August 19, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    I can’t imagine snapping a pic with that many lunches to make and bookbags to pack let alone trying to catch a bus! Props to you!!!

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  6. Wendy says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Adorable shot! That’s a very long day…no wonder you miss them!!! Do they have a long bus ride?

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  7. Jenn. says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:17 PM

    adorable.

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  8. Jessica says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    So cute! I was so glad my baby didn’t cry her first day of school, but on the other hand, I was miffed that she couldn’t eek out even one little tear for her momma. A tricky road we navigate indeed!

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  9. Kelleyn says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Hope they had a fantatastic day!

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  10. Linda says

    September 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Great lookin’ group!!! Hope they had an amazing first day!

    Linda
    Tailgate Queen – game day dresses

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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