Brisbane, QLD


Monday, August 26, 2019

CAROL-ANN STARTS SCHOOL

My Story Continued:

In Jan 1978 Carol-Ann was five and would be turning six in June so It was time to start school. We lived close to Springwood Central State School in Dennis Rd. So we could walk to school. They wore a uniform of a green dress with a yellow and green check trim. Carol and I were both nervous. I hoped she would be happy and be able to look after herself. Its always hard to say good bye to your babies when they start school. However, she was confident and all went well. Now I could spend some quality time with Sonya.

The next day our neighbour, Adam, started preschool, so Carol took him under her wing.

After school birthday party.

 We  had a pet bird at the time. It was a messy animal and I hated to see birds in cages so we gave it back to the breeder.
Grandma made them terry towelling throw over dresses for their swimming togs.

14 comments:

  1. Good and practical idea of Grandma's.

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  2. We don't have school clothes here, glad yours ones look nice not so formal as in the UK.

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  3. Hello, your girls are cute. I like the green school uniform and the cute terry coverups. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great new week ahead!

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  4. aw they're so adorable. Oh yes that first day at school - always beaut to know that they're ok after experiencing it. The terry coverups are lovely - bet Grandma loved making them too :D)

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  5. That uniform is much smarter than a lot of them.

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  6. Oh those little throw over robes are adorable Diane 💙

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  7. cute swim dresses and I love both her long and short green dress.

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  8. The girls do look cute, and those throw over dresses are such a good idea.

    All the best Jan

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  9. This was a timely post to read, Diane, as school will be starting up again for many U.S. schoolchildren.

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  10. Nice memories of two lovely girls.

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  11. Beautiful pictures o two sweet girls!

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  12. Love these family photos and your kiddos.
    School starts can be so trying. I'm glad to see they had great first days.

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  13. Carol Ann looks so cute in her school uniform and knee socks, and so much like her mama!

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  14. Good memories! Nothing like the first day of school.

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