- Keaton had doors this morning; Campbell was in the choir; I had worship care which meant that we all had to be there early. And to clarify, Campbell was just in the choir because the kids who went to Praiseworks camps were in the choir today. She said that she does not want to permanently join the choir.
- I had worship care during church and ended up pulling a wagon full of 3 little ones for about 30 minutes. Those wagons are not light at all. I did feel like I deserved the breakfast that we had in our Sunday school class this morning.
- We brought monkey bread, and thankfully, I put a towel under it because it made a huge mess on the way to church. It was bad enough that I washed the towel by itself. The last time we brought monkey bread to church, it also made a mess which I why I thankfully remembered the towel.
- After church we went to Grannymom's house for Sunday lunch. I didn't get the chance to stick around and visit because Keaton needed to go to a friend's house. She was on the way to the lake for the day. She had a great time and didn't get home until about 10:30.
- When I made it home, I did a few things around the house and then had to have my Sunday afternoon nap. I slept for a beautifully long time. Then I did get up and knock a few things off of my list.
- Campbell headed to church and then to volleyball with friends. She even stopped at Sonic after volleyball....and possibly before as well.
- The boys, Robby, and I went to the Wilson's house for our Sunday night supper. We all enjoyed the food and the visiting. We even stuck around and watched Shannon make her chocolate chip cookies-now I will have to try again this week to see if maybe, just maybe, I can make some decent ones.
August 9. 2026
August 8, 2026
- Graham had to leave the house early this morning. I set my alarm to make sure that he was awake, but he was well on the road when I stirred. He went to the lake with Brooklyn and her family. They are just now getting back into town so I'm sure he is exhausted and probably burned (though it has been cloudy today.)
- Campbell was the next to leave because she had a birthday party this morning. After her party, I took Keaton to meet Campbell. Then they went to the little girl's birthday party that they babysit for.
- When the party was over, they met Reagan in Bryant where Reagan did a little bit of shopping. Then I met the three of them at Nonna and Pops' house. I had a few shirts to drop off for them to do their magic on.
- Anderson worked on his 3d prints some today and even ran outside. I had walked earlier in the day when it was pleasant and cloudy, but he waited until it was hot and sunny. Whitman was asleep most of the morning, but when he woke up I made him do a little art project for school.
- Once the girls made it home form Pops', Campbell was only home for a little bit before she left again to go out to eat with her friends. I had brought supper home for everyone else, and Keaton now has a friend spending the night.
August 7, 2026
- Laynie left this morning earlier than I thought so I didn't have the scones ready for her, but I had them ready by the time everyone else woke up. I did however cook them a wee bit too long even though I cooked them less than the recipe said. They were still enjoyed though, but I was disappointed.
- My next failed experiment was sourdough English muffins. The dough rose last night so they should have worked, but after trying to cook them for 3 times how long it said, they still never cooked like they should have. I tried at least, and really English muffins probably aren't that expensive.
- My kitchen mess ups were overshadowed by Reagan coming home. She made it home around 10:45 after riding a bus all night from down past San Antonio. I think that she truly enjoyed her summer, and she said that she would even consider doing the final session and Texas session next summer. Also, most of her buddies during camp were internationals so she said it was strange telling them bye knowing that she will probably not see them again.
- The rest of my day was spent washing Reagan's clothes. Everything that she took to camp needed to be washed or rewashed so it was a few loads of clothes to do. I have never seen so many pairs of shorts or sports bras.
- Keaton and I ran a few errands this morning-she had a gift card to a boutique that we spent, then I ran into Dollar Tree, and finally we got free dirty sodas at Crumble. We even brought Reagan home one, but she didn't wake up until supper time so she hasn't had hers yet.
- Whitman and I played a game this afternoon, and then I planned on walking, but just about the time I was going to leave it started to thunder. Eventually the thunder turned into a summer storm so Marley and I just had a nap.
- Graham went to Hot Springs today with Brooklyn so he was gone all day, and this evening Campbell went to an awards show at her friend's house. Campbell was given an award which was the glue that holds the group together. I think that was a super sweet award to get.
- Keaton had friends over tonight for their end of the summer party. I made supper so that took most fo the afternoon and evening. Keaton made the cutest cupcakes and even had a craft for her friends to make.
August 6, 2026
- This was the last day of school this week. It was a good first week, but today was long. I was still working in the school room at 2 this afternoon-that is just the time that I noticed the clock. It could have even been longer than that.
- Even though it was a long day, it was a good day. Whitman and I even did a science experiment-well, he did it while I helped unload the groceries. Then we worked on breaking a code that came in the mail.
- During this week, I have been getting up early every morning and even walking/jogging for a mile on the treadmill. Then in the afternoon I have been able to walk as well, but other than school and walking, I have done nothing at all this week. I will have to figure some things out over the next few weeks.
- Well, honestly, we have 2 more weeks and then a 2 week break, and when we start again the house will be a lot emptier without all of the big kids not here so we will have a lot of new things to figure out.
- This afternoon Laynie came over so she and Campbell went shopping. Anderson went out to eat with some friends, and Graham went to play volleyball and to Sonic.
- Robby spend the evening working on the upstairs air-it had stopped working this afternoon. He turned it off and cleaned out a bunch of wasps. Then he spent twice as long working on cleaning their hallway light fixture upstairs. He ended up having to break it so that leaves him with another project.
- But now, all is well, and we are sitting on the couch about to watch some tv for the evening. Reagan is a on bus heading back to Arkansas and hopefully will arrive home sometime tomorrow morning for the rest of her summer (10 days).
August 5, 2025
- This was the third day of school, and the first day that I didn't provide a warm breakfast. I had intentions of making scones for tomorrow's breakfast, but I do not have it in me at all. If anyone wants a warm breakfast, they can just use the microwave.
- Whitman and I did our reading this morning, and then he joined the girls and started working on his school work. I still am struggling with when I'm working with everyone and what exactly I should be doing during the mornings, but I guess I will eventually figure it all out.
- Keaton and Campbell finished school first, and Whitman had to work a little bit after lunch time. I also haven't really gotten my afternoons figured out because by the time that I finish working with Whitman, take a walk, and help one of the boys pack for college it is after 6.
- Keaton, Campbell, and Whitman went to the end of the summer pool party for a few hours tonight. Afterwards, Campbell went to volleyball while Graham headed over to see Brooklyn. Those two are still out and about while we are on the couch watching a few tv shows.
August 4, 2026
- On this second day of school, I made muffins to start our morning. Unfortunately, I have no other ideas of things to easily make tomorrow. I could make scones, but I need a few more days of collecting sour dough discard to complete them, so tomorrow it will have to be pop tarts.
- This school morning went very well. I'm realizing that I might have given Whitman too many thing, but surely that will even out once he finishes a few more things. Keaton also finished later than I thought she would, plus she is not having to cram everything into the 3 days yet, so she will have a good bit of work to do each day.
- During lunch time, Anderson and I worked on his school packing list. We were able to mark quite a few things off of his list except all of his bedding I've decided to wash again. I washed it when he came home, but it still smells like stinky boy.
- Whitman had an orthodontist appointment this afternoon, and he does not have to wear his spacer any longer. (I think it was called a space.) Either way, he is already done with that step of his braces.
- After his appointment, he, Robby, Keaton, and Campbell all went to Texas Road House for supper. I was at mah jong where I mahjonged! Now I'm back home, and Campbell is making brownies for our evening snack.
August 3, 2026
- Today was the first day of school for Campbell, Keaton, and Whitman. I would have to say that overall, it went much better than I could have expected. I woke up on time and then went upstairs to walk on the treadmill for a bit. However, Graham was sleeping soundly up there, so I pivoted and did that short walk outside.
- I finished my walk and woke up and Marley. It didn't take long for her to look out the window and see the stray dog that has taken up residence on the neighbors back porch. This caused her to lose her mind, and I was close to losing my mind too because my morning was not turning out like I had thought with not being able to use the treadmill and having a dog hat would not stop barking.
- However, I was able to do quite a bit before waking everyone up. I even made the kids pancakes which was fun for the first day of school. However, there has already been a breakfast request for tomorrow so I'm not sure if I started a tradition.
- Campbell switched things up today and did her school in the school room with Keaton instead of . I read with Whitman for the first hour, and I quickly realized that I have more reading for us to do together than we will possibly finish.
- Campbell and Keaton had to hurry o finish their school because they had lunch out with the church people. They were ready to go when Graham stumbled downstairs to take his shower so they had to wait on him.
- Whitman had some work to do this afternoon, but I don't think that it was too much. Plus he had to wait on my to finish a few last things. I was walking out the door to take Bentley to the vet when Robby remembered seeing a piece of mail that was arriving today. (He sees a screen shot of our mail before it's delivered.) It said that Marley also needed an appointment soon, so I called and we were able to bring both dogs.
- After their shots, we ran to two Kroger for some errands. Then it was home for me to finish school with Keaton and Whitman. After we were all done, I went for a walk while Robby started making breakfast burritos-we triple the recipe so he makes it on the blackstone.
- When those were ready, we made quesadillas for supper. After supper, Campbell went to play volleyball, and Keaton and Anderson went to Walmart to do a little bit of shopping. It is nice sending them with my shopping list!
- Now, Robby and I are on the couch watching a show, and I'm struggling keeping my eyes open.
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