- Another busy day around here. We started off with some reading this morning. I realized that we are really going to finish most things before school is over next week, and that makes me super happy. Our work load is getting a little lighter every day so school is taking less time each day too-except for Graham because he still has a project and a test left to do next week.
- I had to leave for lunch out again today, so I had to fly through all of my extra work with everyone. I did hit the highlights so that was good.
- I met some girls from my Sunday school class, and we went to first. Then, we went to Goodness Village and gave a little gift card and gift to a few of the residents. Goodness Village is low cost apartments that people can stay in while they are receiving medical treatment. We have done things for this organization a few times, so it was neat to see it.
- I hurried home afterwards so I could do a few things around the house and do science with Whitman. Graham, Campbell, and Keaton were at work this afternoon, but when they came home, we all left again for church.
- We had baked potatoes and salad for our meal at church tonight for the workers. It was a busy night, but when it was over, Robby picked me up so Campbell could go one way and Graham could go another way. Then we went to the Wilson's house for a few minutes before coming home to settle on the couch.
April 29, 2026
April 28, 2026
- Keaton and Campbell left around 10ish this morning and go and babysit. They were able to get quite a bit of their school work finished before leaving, but Keaton and I weren't able to finish her math. We will have to do that tomorrow which will be another short day for her-and me.
- Since the weather was a little bit stormy, I reminded them that if the sirens did go off to just go to the bathroom with some books and snacks and make it fun, not scary. Thankfully, they didn't have to worry about that though.
- Whitman did some of his school work last night which was incredibly nice. We were able to zoom through his work, and just left his science activity to do this afternoon. We built a beam bridge in his science yesterday, and today we turned it into a truss bridge. We have used so much hot glue in his science curriculum-probably we have used more hot glue than I have ever used before in my life.
- I left at noon to go and have lunch with some friends. (I have lunch out tomorrow too.) We visited for a while, and then when we left, I could tell that the storm was coming. However, I had two errands to run-first to Walmart. I was in and out pretty quickly with it just starting to rain as I left.
- Then I debated stopping at Academy, but I was so close even though it just about to pour. By the time that I was leaving, it was pouring! I was drenched and it was crazy raining. However, I was kind of fine with it-I drove slowly home and was able to listen to my book longer...except some times the rain was so heavy I couldn't hear my book.
- Once I made it home, I unpacked my things and then worked with Whitman for a little bit on our bridge building. It wasn't too long before Keaton and Campbell came home. Graham had already run quite a bit this morning, but he played basketball for a long time tonight too. And the whole time he was playing, Campbell was trying to get a group together to go and eat. She did leave for a minute and made it down the road until her friend let her know that she couldn't come.
- Robby and I are now on the couch watching tv-and I'm trying to decide if I would like to have some ice cream or if I would like to have some hot chocolate.
April 27, 2026
- For a Monday, this was a wonderful Monday-I didn't leave the house at all. I like leaving, but I sure do like staying too. I was busy all the day long though. We started off with school this morning-the girls are going to babysit tomorrow so they really should have done some extra school work, but that didn't happen.
- I was able to get a few things ready for Graham's senior table at the banquet on Saturday night. It took me a good while to find all the pictures I wanted. However, I was able to mark that off my list along with washing Anderson's sheets and washing all the towels.
- Keaton went to work with Campbell and Graham again today. I think that she was able to help more today. She will also go back Wednesday and Friday, and hopefully they will need her some more.
- While they were all gone this afternoon, I walked, text with Reagan, and worked with Whitman. The afternoon really did fly by, and I had just finished my crocheting for the day when the kids came home from work.
- Robby was home a bit later, but when he came home we heated up an empanada and ate some chips and salsa along with it. Now, we are on the couch watching some tv before bed.
April 26, 2026
- We were all moving a little slow this morning since we were up late last night, but we all made it to church on time. Keaton drove Campbell and me to church since I had to be there early for worship care.
- There were a lot of little babies in worship care, so we were pretty busy. I met up with Robby after church for Sunday school, and then most of us headed to Nonna and Pops' house.
- Keaton went with the Crafts to watch Maia play soccer. Then they hung out until life group, so she was gone all afternoon long.
- The rest of us ate, and then Graham headed to do some dog sitting just for the day. He stayed at the house until he went to play pickleball with some friends.
- Campbell had some friends come to the house, and then they went to paint pottery. Of course that led to some shopping and eating out. She had a fun evening and made it home before us.
- After our nap this afternoon, we took Whitman to his lifegroup, and then we went to Raymar to eat with our Sunday school class. We stayed and visited for a long while and then picked Keaton up on the way home. It was a busy day, but there was a nap and a tv show watched so I can't complain at all.
April 25, 2026
- It was an early morning for all of us. Campbell had spent the night with friends, and then she met up with more friends to go to the heartwalk with Brooklyn. They started the morning off with 7 Brew and ChickFilA.
- Keaton and Whitman left with me at 7:20 so we could make it to Raymar. Graham left a few minutes behind us so he could ref the first game-only to find out when he got there that there were no teams to ref the first hour. Thankfully, the schedule was correct on his second game, and he was able to ref.
- Keaton and Whitman started in the concession stand, and then Keaton moved on to refereeing the last 3 games after the boys went home. Graham worked on getting ready for his big prom evening.
- Campbell came home next, and then Keaton and I made it home. Robby and I went to work on making a dessert for the Wilsons and for tomorrow's Sunday school party. Then we made supper which Keaton cooked while Robby and I ran a few errands to pick up a few things.
- Once we came home, we left again to the Wilson's house to take then some food. We stayed for a minute, and then came home. By this time Campbell had already left again for her evening activities. I have just been sitting on the couch for about 9 minutes, and I can barely keep my eyes open!
April 24, 2026
- As soon as I woke up and did my laundry and dishes, I left to go and sit with Shannon for a little while. Tony had his knee done so she needed some company this morning while she waited on him. I'm sure I was entertaining for people to watch coming into the hospital-I had a bag of snacks, a drink for Shannon, a drink for me, and my umbrella. Our drinks seemed extra slippery, and then wind was trying its best to knock things out of my hands.
- I stayed for a while and then ran to Trader's Joes to buy some flowers and then made a stop to Lowes. At Trader Joes I was not the only one buying flowers-there were so many prom moms buying flowers that I was about to have to throw some elbows.
- Once I made it home, Graham, Campbell, and Keaton left soon afterwards for work. This was Keaton's first day to help at the office this year, and unfortunately she didn't have much to do, but I think that she still enjoyed it or at least she will enjoy her paycheck.
- I had to wake Whitman up this afternoon. Even though he didn't stay up too crazy late, he was still catching up on his rest which is a good thing because tomorrow will be an early morning. I then left to go to Dana's house so she could make a bouquet for me. It took her no time at all to make a beautiful bouquet, and we even had extra flowers which I took to Grannymom.
- When Keaton and Graham got home from work, they ran a few errands looking for a hacky sack. Bless them-they weren't able to find one but came home and order one. When they came home, Campbell left to go and eat supper with some friends, and she came home and left again to go and spend the night at a friend's house. She is safely there so I can stop tracking her because of course she left just as a thunderstorm rolled through again tonight.
April 23, 2026
- The girls usually wake up on their own on Thursday mornings, but last Thursday they didn't. I wasn't sure when they were to wake up, so I let them sleep longer than I should. This morning, I was on top of it and even text to make sure they were awake way too early, but they were already getting ready.
- I woke Whitman, and we read together. When we finished, I moved on to the kitchen only to discover that he had gone back to sleep right where I left him. Not only was Whitman having problems staying awake, but so was Graham-it took him a good while to get up this morning.
- Eventually, the boys were awake and working on school. I spent a good bit of time addressing Graham's graduation invitations. He even has had things arrive for his dorm room the past two days-I don't like it one bit.
- Bentley had just finished her walk today, and as we walked by the side of the house I noticed a snake-a big black snake. I think that it was probably 4 feet long. I text Robby to ask if I should kill it or act like I didn't see it. He suggested getting Graham, but since I knew he was in the shower, I found a shovel.
- Now, by the time I got back with the shovel, the snake had moved to the front flower beds. When I stabbed at him there, it just slithered faster until he got in front of the front door. I was convinced that Graham was going to hear me and open the door. It took about 8 stabs and a few squeals from me until the snake finally stopped moving. I then had to ask/beg Graham to take it to the woods-you would thought I was asking him to move it with his hands and not a shovel.
- The girls came home and then left again to babysit. This is friend of mine that they were babysitting tonight for. Robby and I ran some errands, and just as we made it home with the pizza, Graham got an invite to play pickleball so off he went.
- I made cookies for Reagan's goody box tonight, and then wrapped them up. Now, Robby and I are watching a show before we head to bed.
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