December 22, 2025

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• This morning started off with Anderson and I heading to the dentist because he needed a filling. It didn't take too incredibly long, and when we were done, we headed to Walmart. I needed some stocking ideas for Anderson. He is usually pretty laid back and doesn't want much, but today he was able to find plenty of things that he needed-this was a good thing though because his stocking was near empty (now it will be one of the fullest.)
• I was also able to finish up with Christmas while we were at Walmart. There are a few more things I would have liked to have gotten, but everything is fairly even plus surely no one will be doing too much comparing. 
• Anderson also convinced me to stop at ChickFilA on the way home. The boy had a free milkshake, and Anderson, before college, would not have had a milkshake. However, Anderson, after a semester of college, enjoyed his milkshake-he has been doing a lot of working out at school, so he certainly deserves a treat!
• I was home for a little bit until it was time to leave again with Marley. Campbell drove us to all of our stops, and Keaton drove us home down all of Crystal Valley. Our first stop was Prickets so I could cash in some lottery tickets. They asked if I wanted to get cash back or play-I guess they meant buy more tickets? Ha! I had already lost enough money and sure didn't need to lose anymore.
• Then we stopped at the vet for Marley. He said that she was a bit on the thin side-I have been careful about feeding her just what the bag says, but apparently I should just let her eat. We go back in 3 weeks, and I have completely accepted the "fatten up Marley" mission. The vet will not even recognize her when we go back.
• We were home for a bit when Campbell got an invitation to go to a friend's house. This is going to happen quite a bit with our social butterfly. After handing out and taking a walk, the convinved the other dad to take them to get ice cream (I would not let Campbell drive there).
• Not too long after that the big boys left to basketball. Whitman had said that he was bored, and Anderson tried to convince him to come with them, but he opted to stay at home. We did play a game so maybe that helped with his boredom some.
• Reagan was the next to leave because she had a friendsmas party right near where Campbell was hanging out. Campbell was the first one to come home. She went to eat ice cream with her friends (she didn't drive there) while she was out.
• Now, it is nearing my bedtime, and Robby and I have just finished our ice cream.