The day I thought would never come, has indeed arrived.
Cue tears. Lots of them.
-S.
PS – if you follow Instagram, I’m on there as Shannonsosw. My kids helped make up the name.
PPS – I really, really enjoyed the last post and all the comments. I also enjoyed commenting on the comments. That might be here to stay.
Awww they are getting soo big and they are so beautiful, I am sure you are very proud!
God I am. It’s probably bad, shouting that I am proud, but I really, really am.
Nora looks very like you in that picture! Adorable:)
I think she does look a lot like me. In him, I see a lot of my mom (in his eye shape).
I agree – she looks very much like you in this one. I can’t believe how tall they are getting. They are beautiful, healthy and happy kids. Bless you all!
What gloriously beautiful and happy children! They make me grin.
They’re so cheesy, right? :)
I can’t believe how grown they are! Nick is so tall and Nora looks exactly like you except for the blonde hair. And I am seriously jealous of those Peppa Pig backpacks – my daughter, who will be 3 in Sept. – would adore one of those. Wouldn’t have the faintest idea where to find one here in the states.
Oooh, aren’t those cool? They’re actually lunch boxes. Egg-shaped lunch boxes. I find myself astounded at lunch boxes which are not, in fact, boxes.
Precious!
Sad day indeed. Angel3 started 1st grade a few weeks ago and already seems a year older. : ) It seems like Angel1 just finished kindergarten, and now she’s a 12th grader applying for colleges. (heavy sigh)
Once in a while I get in a “grumpy” mood. It usually happens when I listen to music from my carefree days (the 80s & early 90s). That music makes me dwell on and lament the loss of my youth and makes me evaluate whether I chose the right church, the right career, the right company, the right spouse, the right place to live, the right number of kids, the right hobbies,…
But Paul said, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances…I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry; whether living in plenty or in want.” I think contentment is the key.
Awwwwwww. I love this. And I’m totally going to follow you on instagram!! I’m twinmomma416.
Still need to catch up on your posts (cue head hanging here). But I’m always thinking of you and your family. Much love. We start first grade next week. Anxiety ridden, much? Oy.
<3
Brings back memories of the DDDs ( darling dumpling daughters). Truly a bittersweet moment.
They are beautiful. Look so happy and confident. Obvious they have been surrounded with love.
What a great way to document the milestone S, with those signs. They are so cute!!
The signs are going to be my new thing :)
Great idea. I wish I had thought of it when my kids were small.
Greetings from Kansas City.
Hang on and enjoy the ride. Feels like we just took that picture for my oldest and she just started her “Senior Year”. It too shall be over too quickly.
Hello Kansas City! I lived in Lawrence for some time (and my family still loves their KU), and I have family in Lansing. Small world :)
Awwwww!
When do they start kindergarten? My girl started this week. I loved how she came home every day to tell me how many new friends she made. (Especially since I am totally awkward and still have difficulty making friends)
Official start date – 5 Sept. And I’m like you, I think I spent most of my childhood friendless. Who are these children we bore?
They look so happy and proud. The fun times are just beginning!
I hope so! I look forward to the school pageants and plays, is that crazy?
Such adorable BIG little people. It just struck me that this year is the last for their birthday train, too, as they turn 5. Where has the time gone?
it is indeed the last year, but I want to hold on to it and think I’ll just wheel it out every year anyway. You did well, I LOVE that train!
They look like kids, not babies! My oldest was born three months after them..and she’s still a baby. I think yours must have entered a time warp or something because there is no way they are old enough to be in school. And you must have magical powers..how did you get them to look at the camera at the same time? One of mine will have a beautiful shining face and the other is all “Look! A squirrel!”
Prozac and bribery. Hey man, anything for a photo.
So beautiful kids! I wish them all the best for the beginning of school. May they stay as happy as they appear now.
That was a beautiful comment, Paula, thank you!
So if we keep commenting – and you keep commenting back, will you keep blogging? ‘cuz everytime I visit your site now my heart sort of hurts at the thought of you stopping.
Hugs from Tracy, CA…..
Those sweet little ones sure grew up quickly, didn’t they. They are both adorable!
Bittersweet, yes. But I promise, babe, the real fun is just starting. Its all up from here.