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First Day

We walked.
We were early!
Hopefully this will set a new trend for the year.

I didn't cry. I'll miss them, but I know independence is a gift.
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  1. AnonymousAugust 15, 2008 at 9:43 AM

    Sometimes we confuse "independence"
    with "interdependence." The latter, it seems to me, is a healthy sense of community and the need we all have for others to help us along the journey and the joy we have in friends and family.
    Independence, as much as it is held up as an ideal (especially for Americans) really tends to much towards self.
    Just a thought

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  2. KarenAugust 15, 2008 at 10:24 AM

    All sincere comments are appreciated.
    I used the correct word in the context that I meant to, to the best of my knowledge, and I am going to let it stand.
    Perhaps you would like to start your own blog!

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  3. KristinaAugust 15, 2008 at 6:09 PM

    Oh, they look so cute...and little! It's hard to believe they are old enough to both be going to school. How exciting for Nico to begin the journey. I just received a letter from Metro claiming to be my "alma mater" and it's hard to believe I'm done. Well, at least for now. :)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 20, 2008 at 5:50 AM

    cutest picture.
    it's so much fun to read
    your blog.

    yay for school!
    love,
    kari jo

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