- Usually in the mornings, Robby takes his shower while I'm reading to Keaton and Whitman, and he traps Marley in the bathroom with him. Today, Robby showered earlier in the morning which meant that Marley stayed with us while I tried to read.
- She was good for about 5 minutes, and then the next 2 minutes she would attempt to bite my watch off of my arm. Then we were start the process over again-good dog and crazy dog. I managed fairly well for a while-then I just finished early and called our reading time over.
- The kids then started on their school work. There aren't many weeks left of school, and I'm trying to cram everything that I can in these next few weeks, but I'm balancing with that with we are all just tired and need a break.
- Campbell and Graham went to work this afternoon. Graham went to help set up some things so he was gone most of the time, while Campbell was busy working. And this was a big day for Whitman-he got his braces.
- I didn't think that he would get braces at this appointment, but I was wrong. We were there for a super long time, so I knew it must be happening today. He looks super cute with them, plus they are not yet bothering him.
- While we were there, Reagan was busy working on her summer plans-her original plans have fallen through so she is scrambling. I think that she will be fine without working too much, but I know that she really wanted to work at a camp this summer so we shall see where she ends up.
- On the way home, Whitman and I stopped at Sonic which took forever. Then we made chicken and rice bowls for supper-it was a super easy meal which we ate most of. Now Robby and I are sitting on the couch watching some tv-we are actually binge watching a show so we shall see how late we actually stay up though my eyes have kind of been closing a little bit.
April 20, 2026
April 19, 2026
- This morning the girls were off to church first because Campbell had worship care. The rest of us arrived next. Church was normal this morning, though Campbell had to leave Sunday school early because she had to babysit at 12.
- After church we headed to Grannymom's house to eat lunch and had baked spaghetti. After visiting for a bit, we headed home. Right after we got home Graham, Keaton, and Whitman headed to Collide Night. They did have to pick up the people from different houses on the way.
- This afternoon Robby changed the oil on the camper and camper generator. While he was working outside, I was working on my list for the week and addressing invitations (for a bridal brunch I'm helping throw; graduation invites are coming soon though.)
- When Campbell made it home from babysitting, she headed to Rock Creek for church. By this time the others were heading home. Graham left soon after getting home so he could go to volleyball with his buddies.
- The rest of us headed to the Wilsons' house for supper. We were there for a while before heading home to start the saddest part of the week-Monday!
April 18, 2026
- It was an early morning for all of us here. I was the first one awake and had my shower before everyone else stirred. Graham, Robby, and I left first to head to Ouachita for Graham's early registration.
- Keaton, Campbell, and Whitman left next for Raymar. Today was the second week of games. I didn't know that the games started at 8 this week, but the girls and Whitman arrived right at 8 so it was all good.
- Campbell and Whitman each worked the concession stand for 2 hours, and Keaton worked for one hour. She also reffed 3 games today, and I think that the weather was pretty rainy messy all the day long. When Campbell and Whitman finished, they headed home for a little bit.
- On our way to Arkadelphia, we stopped at McDonalds for a little breakfast. When we made it, there was an opening program which we did miss a few minutes of because we were in a long line to check in.
- Then Graham went to register while Robby and I went to a short reception. Then Robby and I were supposed to go to a meeting, but we skipped. I never was one to skip classes or really anything, but this is our second year to skip the parent meeting (we went the first year.)
- Then we caught up with Reagan in the cafeteria. I had some hot chocolate while we waited on Graham. Before he showed up though, Anderson met us for a bit. When Graham did arrive, Robby and I ate with him.
- After our lunch, we went to look at the boys' dorm rooms. Then we also went to see Anderson's room and take a few notes on what I need to be buying for Graham. Back in Bryant, we met Campbell to get gas for the cars, and she and Robby went to eat a late lunch.
- Graham and I went to pick up Keaton. When we came home, I think that we all took naps. Keaton and my naps were pretty short while Graham slept for 4 hours. I started work on tonight's food-Reagan and a few of her friend's came over after their formal. We offered up a brownie bar and had brownies, ice cream, and all of the toppings.
- Campbell and Keaton were babysitting so they missed out on some of the fun, but the Wilsons came over to help eat some of our brownie bar.
April 17, 2026
- Yesterday was school room closet day, and today was put together day and crochet day. First I moved furniture around in the school room so I would have room to put the shelf and desk together.
- Then I put the shelf together-it is super nice, and it was super easy to put together. Then I worked on my blanket project. I had all of the loose squares on the kitchen table, so I felt like I needed to finish sewing them together.
- I was not going to put the desk together, but Robby convinced me that I should. I have already filled up the trash can with all kinds of trash bags and box trash, so why not just completely fill it up. The desk was a whole lot harder to put together. It took a while, but I finally got it.
- So now, two sides of the room are cleared and decent looking while the other sides of the room are crammed full of things which hopefully will soon be moving out.
- I still have to paint plus buy a rug. Robby even suggested that we think about trying to put hard wood down in the school room. I'm not sure we can do that, but possibly we can some day soon. The painting doesn't begin until after school is done for the year-so in just a few more weeks.
- Campbell and Graham went to work this afternoon while Whitman slept most of the afternoon. Keaton rode her bike some while bringing Graham water during his morning run, and she even laid out some this afternoon.
- Tonight, Campbell went to a party while Graham went to play volleyball. We took the mini van so he had to drive the big van to come and switch with us. He said that it was massive, and I bet he will do all he can to not have to drive it again.
April 16, 2026
- This should have been a busy school day, but I was a bit distracted by cleaning out my school room closest. I took pictures, but I will wait to show you until that room is finished. It took me most of the day long.
- First I emptied the closet except for our school books. Then I started putting things back in the closet-I threw away about 4 bags of trash and moved things to other parts of the house. It is much neater, but it is still just as full.
- Whitman did do most of his school, but I was not a good checker today. I just handed him his math book this afternoon and told him to check it himself. Graham also had some school. He did some and then took a run.
- After his run, we ran over to Nonna and Pops' house for him to help Pops' with his mulch. Campbell and Keaton were at Mother's Day Out working. They came home a bit after we came home.
- Then Graham, Campbell, and I left again. They went to Raymar to work again tonight while I met up with Robby at Walmart. We ran some errands, and then brought pizza home.
- Everyone soon arrived except for Keaton who went to a concert tonight. I'm sure that she is going to have a late night-which means that I'm going to have a late night too because I'll have to pick her up later!
April 15, 2026
- There were no scones this morning, but Whitman and Keaton still stayed awake while I was reading to them. We are really trying to finish up one last thing to read together each morning. I did explain that if we didn't finish it, then we would do it this summer. Whitman could care less, but Keaton was not pleased with this.
- Campbell and Keaton only really have 9 more days of school this year. They have to fit 12 days of school into those 9, but their minds are already on summer vacation. I am trying to start reminding everyone that there will still be some work to do each day this summer. (This is when I can get them to finish things and get a little bit ahead.)
- Campbell and Graham went to work early so they could be home in time for church. We all ran by Nonna and Pops' house on the way to church. After visiting for a bit, I glanced down at my watch and saw that it was already time for us to leave.
- We hurried on to church, and afterwards, Campbell and Graham went to ChickFilA. The rest of us had free fries so we stopped by there on the way home too. Whitman even had a free birthday ice cream-that boy loves him some ice cream!
April 14, 2026
- We did the school thing this morning-I think that the kids are almost over it...I'm just about over it too! That is true a little bit, but I really know that these school days are fleeting. I'm going to miss having Graham here next year.
- I did talk to Anderson and Reagan today. Reagan was buying some overalls, and Anderson registered. He had a pretty decent schedule but still has one class that needs to be changed. I'm not sure what will happen there though. He's struggling in one class, but he is getting closer to a decent (ish) grade. Hopefully, he can keep raising that score.
- Whitman went with Robby and Grannymom to eat out for lunch. He said that he enjoyed his meal and even brought home leftovers that he ate for supper tonight. Campbell went to take her accuplacer test (the 2 parts that she still needs). She didn't get the right amount of points, but she will next week.
- While they were all doing this, I took Graham to get his hair cut. He had it cut a few weeks ago, but he thought he needed a little bit of trim before it is prom time in a few weeks. We then ran to get gas for my car before coming home.
- Graham, Campbell, and Keaton went to Raymar this evening for more picture taking. I worked with Whitman on his science. Then I left to go to class meeting at Tacos for Life. I made it home after everyone else, but now Robby and I are again on the couch watching our tv shows for the evening.
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