As many of you know, I’m sure, today is the day the kids go back to school! I’ve solidly enjoyed having everyone home, honestly! I used to judge moms who were sooooo frustrated with summer holidays as soon as they started. I don’t judge them anymore, because I do get it. However, these last two weeks have been really good with our kids ❤️ They weren’t without flaws, but they were busy and exciting and it felt like we went a mile a minute, based on our usual pace. Amongst all the busyness, though, it was clear that it was time to go back to school. That structure was just necessary.
So this morning, while he clarified that he’d rather be home, Dekker very happily got ready for school and headed out a little earlier than usual, even. He loves being at home, comfy and quiet, but I know he actually really loves school, too. So off he went. Laela said over and over again that she’d be walking with him tomorrow! She’s SO excited to go back.
Its a very windy day, but it looks beautiful! I hear driving conditions aren’t ideal, but I have nowhere to go and from my spot here in my recliner, its pretty gorgeous out the window!
Yes, I can see out my front windows again! Thats the ONLY downfall of our big beautiful Christmas tree. It blocks pretty much our entire front window, and makes our house a lot darker. We really loved having our tree up and decorated, but no one was sad when we took it down just the other day. It probably helps that we still have other decor up. White lights on the railings, trees and lights above the cabinets, and the mistletoe. I’m toying with keeping that sucker up all year, though 😉 We usually end up taking our tree down waaay later in January, but this felt like a natural wrap-up! For the tree only, haha!
Our first week of school is a bit quiet in terms of schedule, which I’m happy about. I anticipate tired kids, readjustment, and overstimulation. But it won’t all be bad. I’m definitely not saying that. Just potentially needing some downtime.
Brady’s workday won’t be a late one, thankfully! We’ll all be back together soon 🙂
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I plan to spend this afternoon’s nap time saving more old blogs into their book format. Thank you to those who encouraged me about getting through the hard patch of blogs around Jamin’s passing. I did it! I saved them! I didn’t get a whole lot further past them, but I saved them along with all the Facebook comments I received around the original post where I shared that he had died. FIVE PAGES of comments. You guys are wonderful. Thank for all of your support through 2017 and 2018. People always say they’re available “if you need anything.” I have never felt more confident that I could call for help and someone would reach out and help! Thank you, Lord, for our AMAZING group of people!!!