- Campbell left first this morning with Robby to go to the lake with some of her friends. He dropped her off, and then he ran errands all morning. While Robby was gone, I walked over 2 miles (I was going to do three, but lost track of time and needed to wake up Anderson and Whitman to leave.)
- When we left, Graham was already started on his morning run. Our first stop was Academy where we found Anderson a pair of tennis shoes. Then we ate at Texas Roadhouse. I think that we all enjoyed our meal and left full.
- Well, Whitman may not have left to full because as we were leaving Costco, our next stop, he didn't hesitate when offered ice cream. There we found Whitman two pairs of shoes along with his ice cream, a chicken bake for Graham, and some of a cookie mainly for Keaton and for the rest of us to share.
- This afternoon I worked with Graham packing his backpack for school. We have done nearly 75 percent of his packing. The main things left are clothes and a few things I need to gather around the house. Now, don't get me wrong, there are still some amazon purchases to be made.
- Whitman and I then played a new game. It was a good game which we both liked because of the strategy, but setting up a new game and learning a new game always takes a while. He ended up winning, but I would have won the very next turn.
- Keaton did a photo shoot for a few friends at Raymar this evening. After dropping her off, we took a car to Campbell so she could get home, and then we just say and played on our phones until she ran out of film-not really, but you get the idea.
- We came home to a nearly empty house-Graham was out with Brooklyn, Anderson was playing basketball, and Campbell was still out with her friends. Whitman had been holding down the fort for us!
August 1, 2026
July 31, 2026
- When let Marley out of her kennel this morning, she ran into the living room. She usually does this because she is looking for Bentley. I was turning the corner into the living room and could see Robby hurrying over to stop her-I didn't realize that Whitman was sound asleep on the floor, and Marley was happily greeting him.
- He was exhausted last night when he went to bed, so I assumed that he would go to bed soon. He thought he went to sleep around 1 which is near when we all did go to bed. However, Anderson disagreed. So I'm not really sure how long he did stay up, but later in the morning he was watching a movie and fell asleep during it. He said that he had to back the movie up so he could catch up.
- Campbell, Robby, and I ran a few errands this morning-first, Campbell found her a dress, and then we all found something at Costco. We came home, and Campbell was home for a little bit, and then she left to pick up Keaton and head to babysit.
- They were still babysitting now. Graham left early this morning too, and he did come home long enough to eat supper before leaving again. He even did a little bit of dorm shopping today and found himself a blanket. Anderson also helped with Graham's dorm prep too-Graham is going to use Anderson's little couch so he helped fix one leg and show me how to put it together. I made a school countdown the other night, and even though we have a few days left, it is still getting close.
July 30, 2026
- When Robby and I started stirring this morning, Anderson was already awake making his breakfast. I know that he was up at least until we went to bed after 2 last night. I guess he was just an early riser this morning.
- I was sitting here trying to figure out what all happened today-it's been a good day, but I was just blank on the day's events. I did finally remember-first this morning Grannymom and I went to Books by the Pound, a bookstore, in North Little Rock. We looked around, but since we both get our books from other places, we didn't even buy anything.
- We did go to lunch afterwards at Panda Express. This was Grannymom's first time, and I think that she enjoyed it. I enjoyed the food and the company. When I dropped Grannymom off, I headed home.
- Graham was went to lunch with some friends, so I did some dorm packing by myself for him. Not much though because I really think that he needs to know where everything is. Then it was time to pick Whitman up from his mission trip.
- Keaton drove me there, and we timed it perfectly. Whitman pulled up just as we had parked-though we were in the back of the church, and he was in the front of the church. Whitman had a really good time on his trip to Starkville. HIs favorite thing was skating, and he told me that we needed to go skating more often.
- Tonight, Robby and I went to the Powell's house with some other friends for supper and pool mahjong playing. It was a fun evening!
July 29, 2026-Happy 18th Birthday Graham!
- Graham was the first one awake this morning-he wanted to run 18 miles but only ended up running 8. I still think that 8 miles is pretty good especially since I didn't manage to walk anything at all (it did rain in my defense.)
- Graham text me early about something, but then we decided that we would run our errand to Walmart early this morning. We left around 8:30 and filled the shopping cart with things for his dorm room. I think that he enjoyed getting to spend a little bit of money.
- On the way home, we met Robby to fill up the cars with gas, and then Robby and Graham ran into the doughnut store to get Graham's birthday breakfast.
- The morning went by pretty quickly. I fried some hamburger meat and made some sourdough bread. It was pretty good because Anderson made the most beautiful grilled cheese on it. I even made some eggs for me to eat later this week.
- Robby and I were watching something on his computer when the storm rolled in. The thunder was pretty loud-Bentley was a little spooked and wanted to go upstairs. Marley was sleeping with her fan on so she missed most of it.
- We could tell that the power was going to go off because the lights started flickering. When it went off, Marley's fan stopped so she started whining. We got her out, and we all just watched the storm. It was dark and cozy in the house so I had me a short little nap.
- The rest of the afternoon was spent doing nothing until Campbell, Keaton, and Graham decided to play mah jong. I guess that their phones were about dead, but we played 2 rounds. Campbell and Keaton also played two rounds with me tonight-I might just have to invest in a mah jong table that stays out if we keep playing like we are now.
- Tonight we all went to Panda Express for Graham's birthday supper. Brooklyn and the Wilsons came with us but we still missed Reagan (work/camp) and Whitman (mission trip). After our supper, we all went to Menchies were we ran into the Smiths. David had everyone in the store sing Happy Birthday to Graham so that was fun.
- On the way home, a battery light came on on the van so Robby tried to figure that out. He thinks maybe he found a problem so he is crossing his fingers that he found the issue.
July 28, 2026
- Anderson and Graham were off first this morning. They stained Nonna and Pops' deck. I thought that it was going to take them longer than it did so they even managed to get lunch at Nonna's before leaving. Since they didn't take as long as I had thought, I hope that they did a good job.
- I have heard from Whitman every day. Today he wrote asking if he should get a mocha. I tried to remind him that the last time he tried coffee, he spit it out. But I also told him that it was good to try new things.
- He did try the coffee, and said that it tasted like foamy bean juice, and he threw it away. He also told me that he was never going to try anything new again.
- Campbell left at some point this afternoon to go to Starbucks and run a few errands. She came back with some grapes, post it notes, and cookie dough-but apparently she isn't sharing the cookie dough.
- Graham and I worked on his school things again today. He put together his shoe rack, and he said that he was excited about his shoe rack. He is also pretty excited about starting college in a few weeks.
- I made rice bowls for supper which everyone seemed to enjoy. Anderson had to eat his after he made it home from basketball. I saved him some chicken, but after Graham had his seconds, Anderson's portion was a little light.
July 27, 2026
- This is my last summer Monday so I tried to really enjoy it...though I didn't do anything special. Anderson left early this morning and finished his painting gig around 1:30. I think today he did get a little bit of sun burn, but he is done with the project so that is good.
- Even though Reagan is back at camp, I had a full laundry basket of her laundry plus everyone else's laundry to fold this morning. She only took half of her clothes back which is why so many were in the laundry still.
- Campbell went to lunch with a friend, and then I used her to pick up a few things that were on the walmart list. I just can't seem to wrap my mind around ordering Walmart things to come to the house. I do it occasionally, but yesterday, I knew I needed what Campbell got today so I could have ordered it to come this morning, but I never thought of that. It was fine though because Campbell enjoys spending money-especially someone else's.
- Brooklyn came over this afternoon, and Graham and she went to grab some chicken, but other than that it has been a slow afternoon. I even crocheted my whole square (I usually take 2 days to do one.)
- Campbell left to play pickleball, and then I heated up supper for everyone-meatball subs or manicotti. We have used about 10 jars of marinara in the last 2 weeks. Graham said that he has had enough red sauce. Graham and Brooklyn made ooey gooey for our dessert tonight.
- I took Keaton to volleyball this evening, and then the plan is for Campbell to bring her home when they are all done. I'm on the couch right now watching the dogs wrestle, and I;m thinking about taking a nap before Robby comes in to watch a show.
July 26, 2026
- I usually don't wake up before my alarm, but today I did because Reagan was moving around upstairs. It actually sounded like she was stomping around upstairs, but I think that she was just getting all of her bags ready to go.
- Reagan was already in the kitchen when I got up, so after Robby grabbed her a charger for her bus ride next wee, she was off for her last week of camp in Arkansas. Then she has one week of camp to work in Texas before she comes home for a week.
- When she left, Robby and I started getting ready, and soon everyone was heading to church. We still drove two cars since Campbell and Keaton like to get there early. After church was over, we headed to Grannymom's house, and while we were there we celebrated Graham's birthday a little bit early.
- I am home and started on my bread for tonight. Then I had myself a wonderful Sunday afternoon nap. It was long, and it was excellent. Then I had to get up and start on our supper. Campbell went to Rock Creek and then came home to pick up Keaton for volleyball with their friends.
- After we ate with the Wilsons, Shannon, Brett, Anderson, and Graham all played mah jong. We had to teach the boys, and they were all so close to winning, but Brett was the winner that round. I took Anderson's place for the next round, and Shannon won that hand.
- Campbell and Keaton came home pretty early this evening after their volleyball and Sonic. Now, I'm going to make my plan for the week. Oh, and Whitman has sent a few texts-they went to a water park today plus they have played a game and eaten ice cream.
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