Monday, September 5, 2011

The Parenting Brigadoon - Good First Day of School Pics

Like mothers all over the world, I force gently and lovingly encourage my children to pose miserably joyfully for that elusive Brigadoon of parenting - a good 1st day of school picture.

Here, on the cusp of 5th and 2nd grades, is this year's attempt, and believe me, this was the best of the bunch. Maya's still fairly willing. Her brother on the other hand... Still, they're pretty cute, if I do say so myself. (Oh, and they're actually both wearing shirts with their respective school logos but I've waved my photoshop wand and caused the logos to disappear - no reason to unduly tempt the internet nasties...)


More red photos can be found over at Ruby Tuesday, which I'm rejoining after a long and unintended summer break :).
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17 comments:

  1. Leckeres für Mensch und Katze - Goodies for a pleasant lifeSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:25:00 PM GMT+3

    Funny ruby :)

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  2. LeoviSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:20:00 PM GMT+3

    A nice and sympathetic portrait with funny faces.

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  3. Fábio MartinsSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:46:00 PM GMT+3

    Nice regist with the funny faces

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  4. RalphSeptember 5, 2011 at 5:57:00 PM GMT+3

    We have so many first-day pictures, and our children were willing to pose, Until late middle school that is. The facial expressions on yours are joyful, and happy. Your son is acting naturally, and no matter, a priceless pose!

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  5. DinaSeptember 5, 2011 at 6:04:00 PM GMT+3

    Sweet, colorful, full of life.
    Those kids are growing!

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  6. Magical Mystical TeacherSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:58:00 PM GMT+3

    Will they maintain their excitement as the school year drags on?

    RAINBOW DITTY

    Dibs of yellow and dabs of red—
    Rainbow colors go to my head!

    Dashes of gold and crimson too—
    Painted like this I can’t feel blue!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Red Temple Fence

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  7. LizSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:01:00 AM GMT+3

    Adorable kids.

    My entries:
    Moms...Check Nyo
    Yummy-as-can-be

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  8. CherylSeptember 6, 2011 at 7:19:00 AM GMT+3

    They're adorable, of course. It's been so long, I'd forgotten all about first day of school pictures.

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  9. DinahSeptember 6, 2011 at 10:42:00 AM GMT+3

    awwww, they look amazing! one more year and you will have to tear your hair just to get them to pose ;-)

    Best Pig Ever

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  10. AnimorSeptember 6, 2011 at 12:38:00 PM GMT+3

    Cheesy smile, they look adorable, lovely photos of your kids.

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  11. carol l mckSeptember 6, 2011 at 2:45:00 PM GMT+3

    handsome children and awesome photo for RT ~Carol (A Creative Harbor) ~ Happy RT ^_^

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  12. DianneSeptember 6, 2011 at 4:58:00 PM GMT+3

    I love your narrative ;)

    the kids are beautiful but of course you know that

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  13. UnknownSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:17:00 PM GMT+3

    Such good-looking kids!!

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  14. Stephanie VSeptember 6, 2011 at 6:31:00 PM GMT+3

    And, like kids everywhere, they oblige - in their fashion.

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  15. ❀~Myrna~❀September 6, 2011 at 8:19:00 PM GMT+3

    Yes, they are very cute! :)

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  16. Kate Coveny HoodSeptember 6, 2011 at 8:45:00 PM GMT+3

    They look adorable - and so grown up!

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  17. CarlettaSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:16:00 AM GMT+3

    Sweet! Lovely smiles!
    Your kids are growing up quickly. I know, I didn't have to remind you. :)

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