First Day

I miss my kids.

After a wonderful LAZY summer, where we spent most days waking up at 10:30 a.m and having breakfast at lunchtime, we're back to the grueling routine of school. Lunches have to be made, backpacks have to be packed, new clothes on...going to bed at a certain time instead of "whenever" during the summer. (sigh)

I don't like the new routine.

It takes me about a month to feel ok about it.

Today I faked my way through being excited for them. When really I just wanted to hijack everyone and take them to some far away island where we could live like we lived all summer.

Anyways....I now have two..TWO middle schoolers!!




As I watched them walk off, I was so thankful for Crisilee, who took such good care of Sophie. I knew for a fact Crisilee would make sure she was comfortable before she left her. Two years ago, Crisilee had to do this all alone. Sophie has no idea how great she has it.



Mylie...now a big time 4th grader. Holding onto her a bit tighter lately, she's growing up. Lovin the way she rocks her new shoe-boots!



We are so blessed that her teacher is also a very good friend of the family;







Last but certainly not least...I have another little girl who started school today;




"Mommy School!" We are so blessed with what we like to call the "christian public" school around here, that there is really no reason at all for us to ever homeschool. Our children are thriving, have wonderful friends and surrounded by incredible teachers. However, the district decided to do away with half-day Kindergarten.


I think that is ridiculous. They are babies. They don't need to go to school for seven hours. My first three went for half-days and they are all A students, so I am pretty sure Darby will follow suit.


I decided I can do this. Besides, she is my last one, so why not? I get to have one extra year with my "baby"....and it's gonna be awesome!








So there ya have it; the latest and greatest in the DeBacker household. Already looking forward to our next break from school, which will be Florida in November!! Can't wait!