4 Stalls at the 4-Way Stop

This morning I drove our old 4Runner into church.  I had not got much sleep last night due to there being 2 adults and 2 kids in the bed for most of the night, so Dwayne offered to take the kids in with him so I could have a bit more time to rest and get ready for church.  The iffy part of this plan was my driving the 4Runner.  It's a standard.  I haven't driven standard in a coon's age.  I did have a practice run a few weeks ago on a long dirt road, but I didn't have to deal with traffic or much stopping and starting.  I managed to get to church and park without stalling.  I was so excited!  I then made it from church to Mom and Dad's with no problems.  I was getting the hang of it.  WAS being the operative word.  I went to the grocery store for milk.  I lurched out of Mom and Dad's driveway in reverse, causing me to start laughing and also Dad who was watching from the driveway.  I made it to the store without further incident.  Coming back was another story.  I managed to stall 4 TIMES IN A ROW at the 4-way stop in the middle of town.  With at least 2 vehicles waiting behind me.  I coudn't figure it out.  I had been doing so well, not popping the clutch or over-revving.  After the fourth, and by now slightly embarassing, stall I realized that I was still in 2nd gear.  Back to 1st and all was fine again.  Oh well.