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Back to School…Yippee, Boo Hoo

by Sarah Turner Clover Lane

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He doesn’t look so happy about losing his playmates.  He will miss them.

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  1. Mrs. 5C says

    August 27, 2009 at 11:40 am

    awwwwww! I love the pouty face. Enjoy the new found quiet! 🙂

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  2. Emily says

    August 27, 2009 at 1:48 pm

    Oh, it's so fun to read a back to school post with kids in uniform. My old plaid skirt was not as cute as Abbey's! And that pouty face sums up his close relationship with his older brothers and sister – love it!

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  3. Martha says

    August 27, 2009 at 1:51 pm

    Haaaa! That photo of Patrick is hilarious!

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  4. Cathy says

    August 27, 2009 at 1:56 pm

    Poor Patrick!

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  5. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    Too funny! Laughed out loud at Patrick's face! I always hear the theme from "SixFlags" (with the little old man dancing) when the kids get on the bus the first day…. then I cry all the way up the drive way…. love your blog 😉

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  6. Shannan Martin says

    August 27, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    I'm so glad you brought up the crying/sinus headache thing, too. I have the exact same problem. I'm heading in for sinus surgery in 2 weeks. Maybe they'd give us a 2-for-1?

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  7. sara says

    August 27, 2009 at 3:39 pm

    i feel your pain! (not the foot pain though, i'm very sorry about that!) my big boy started preschool for the first time & it's been a big change in our home. me & the little sis don't know what to do with our 3 hours 3 times a day, she really misses him!!

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  8. yeah but not really says

    August 27, 2009 at 3:51 pm

    Your pictures are wonderful!

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  9. Heather says

    August 27, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    I just sent 4 off to school yesterday, too. The house is pretty quiet now since it's just my 1 year old and me. I kinda had the same reaction as you – mostly expecting to be sad since I sent off a kindergartner, but ended up just feeling like this is the way it's supposed to be and enjoying a few hours to catch up on the housework while baby napped. Little Patrick's face looks so sad! Poor little guy.

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  10. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    They all look so cute in their uniforms! What a great bus system 🙂 And I looooooove the photo at the end!!!

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  11. Rachel V. says

    August 27, 2009 at 4:38 pm

    Oh my goodness! Patrick's expression is a classic. You know that's how he felt though…probably thinking he's missing out on all fun. 🙂 Kiss those sweet checks.

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  12. kami @ nobiggie.net says

    August 27, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    Happy Back to School Day on clover Lane! Good Luck keeping the little guy busy.

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  13. Heather says

    August 27, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    I looove your street. So beautiful and homey looking. And that last picture of Patrick is so sweet.

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  14. Anne says

    August 27, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    Nothings more fun than sassy red shoes! Love it.

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  15. Anonymous says

    August 27, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    Little Patrick's face made me LOL. What a doll, even when he is upset.

    Happy first day back to school!

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  16. Sarah says

    August 27, 2009 at 5:48 pm

    I still have these last 48 hours of summer to go. I don't now if we are going to survive. Thanks goodness I live in San Diego. We are headed to the beach tomorrow for one last hooray.

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  17. starnes family says

    August 27, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    Your kids have such good style. Love the red shoes and the tie! Precious.

    Cute post.

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  18. Char says

    August 27, 2009 at 6:34 pm

    I always thought crying was a waste of time too and I don't like the headache afterwards much either!

    Love Patrick's face at the end – priceless!

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  19. brandy says

    August 27, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    hahah loving Patricks face.

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  20. Rebekah says

    August 27, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    Oh, what a face! So cute. Post a picture of his face when they all come home again. I want to see that one. 🙂

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  21. Shari says

    August 27, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Patrick is just sad he isn't getting to ride that big yellow bus!!! (It must look enormous to him)

    Few more days of summer left for me. I have very mixed feelings about it. *sigh*

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  22. My Many Coloured Days says

    August 28, 2009 at 2:01 am

    You brought back memories of yelling "bus"!!!!

    I have a similar "happy" guy at my house. I guess we'll have to learn to play again.

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  23. It Feels Like Chaos says

    August 28, 2009 at 2:36 am

    Love the picture of your little guy at the end! Absolutely precious. My 2 year old only took 10 minutes to loudly lament, "I want brober (his version of brother)" after my 6 year old left for his first day of school this week.

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  24. Anonymous says

    August 28, 2009 at 7:27 pm

    i get the sinus headache after the cry- hate it.

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  25. Cate O'Malley says

    August 30, 2009 at 3:16 am

    Love the last pic – too cute!

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  26. hampers says

    September 19, 2009 at 7:10 am

    Nice blog with nice pictures reminding me of my school days. your blog is so cool.

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