- I had just made my list this morning and even wrote out what time I needed to do things. The first item on my list was "walk," and I was headed out the door when I looked out, and it was pouring. Robby had just been mowing so I couldn't figure out where he was (he came in just as I was wondering), and then I couldn't figure out why it was raining when I had just looked at the weather app.
- Eventually, the weather cleared, and I was just about finished with all my other chores. Then the lights went out. Graham was downstairs already, but it didn't take too long with the girls' fan being off for them to come downstairs.
- I briefly again thought about walking, and Robby was mowing again, but soon it started to rain again. Robby and I had to get ready in the dark-he had to take a shower upstairs because our hot water tank is electric downstairs so that was completely in the dark. I put on my make up in the dark so I just winged it.
- We then picked up Nonna and Pops' to go to Jennifer's grandmother's funeral. It was a good service, and even though Pops hadn't been on to many excursions since his last hospital stay, he did well today on our outing.
- While we were gone, the kids dutifully checked off their chores and school work. I encouraged them to do most of it when we just left-Graham was quick to point out that he couldn't vacuum without power. They had said that the power wouldn't come back on until 3 or 4. Thankfully, it came back on earlier that that so the vacuuming was indeed done when we came home.
- We made it home about 5 which gave us plenty of time to get supper prepared for Campbell and possibly 14 of her friends. We were just going to do something easy like ham and cheese croissants, but Campbell really wanted chicken tacos so that is what we had.
- Reagan and Anderson went to church for Bible study this evening. Afterwards, Kennedy came here with Reagan, and Graham left to meet Anderson and bunch of others to play pickleball. Cookies have been made for all of Campbell's people, and they are all starting to trickle home.
June 19, 2025
June 18, 2025
- Robby left early for his Dgroup meeting and then headed to physical therapy. He is about to finish his pt visits. He then ran some errands while I did my things at home. He made it home a little bit before I had to leave. He had a car full of groceries from Sams that we put up.
- Then I took the girls to babysit again. This is their second time to babysit this week, plus they are already signed up to go there on Saturday night. If they keep working, and keep saving, Campbell, at least, will have her car bought by the time that she leaves for college for sure.
- This morning I noticed that Reagan had left her lunch bag at home. I text just to find out what her lunch plans are because I'm nosey. She was going out to eat with Ethan at Blue House so I know that she had a good meal.
- Robby and I went to pick up the mini van-they fixed the brakes which were squeaking after they redid the brakes. The mechanic also tried to fix the leak, but he ended up saying that it was too expensive to fix, and we are just on borrowed time with the mini van.
- After picking up the van, we picked up Campbell and Keaton. Then we all met up at Kroger to do some shopping for tomorrow night and for this weekend. We hurried home so the girls would have a bit of time before they left again.
- Tonight Reagan had a mission trip meeting at church for her mission trip to Monticello with the kids. Keaton and Whitman had a meeting for their mission trip to Starkville. Campbell had a meeting for her mission trip to Cincinnati. Graham and Anderson had a meeting for their mission trip to San Diego. I also had a parent's meeting-well, three different parent's meetings. I was able to make an appearance in all 3 of the meeting.
- Robby had a supper ready for us all when we came home. We all huddled around the tv watching the Hogs lose their game. Now, it's time for a snack around here to help make some people happy.
June 17, 2025
- Reagan left first this morning, and I was up not too soon after she left. Actually, I was awake at 6:30 this morning; I thought that I heard someone's alarm going off. I knew it wasn't Reagan's since it was too early for her alarm, and no one else in this house would be getting up that early. I puzzled if it was the refrigerator alarm (we now have 5 of those alarms), but it wasn't those. By this time, I had woken myself up with the alarm mystery. I still don't know what it was.
- The morning was kind of quiet-Keaton went to a friend's house this afternoon. Robby took her, and I had to take Graham's blood pressure cuff back to the nutrition center. I did leave with his complete payment so he was pretty pleased with that-I should have taken my mileage from him though.
- Reagan came home at lunch, and then she headed to her dentist appointment for her fillings. She was going to play pickleball this evening, but work and the dentist completely wore her out. Campbell and Keaton were not happy that she is already asleep tonight.
- Whitman and I made bread today-I'm still not used to the new oven; I guess that it is just going to take some time to figure it all out. I'm not good with change, and it is kind of exasperating me a little bit-especially since our large loaf of bread got a bit burned, and the small loaves were a bit underdone. However, everyone didn't seem to mind when they were fresh out of the oven.
- This evening Robby had just left the house to run some errands-he was still on Lawson-when he got rear ended. He was in Grandpa's car, and even though it wasn't his fault it is still a hassle. However, he is fine (a headache tonight and will probably be sore tomorrow) so there is still much to be thankful for.
- Anderson drove everyone to Raymar for Bible study tonight. The big boys were going to play pickleball afterwards so I left the Wilson's house where we were watching the ballgame to get them. There were a lot of kids there, and Whitman was playing with his buddy when I pulled up so I just let everyone play for a few more minutes.
- I dropped them off at the house and then hurried back to the Wilson's house to watch the end of the baseball game. Now, we are home-Whitman is building a fort in the bonus room, Reagan is asleep, Campbell and Keaton are trying unsuccessfully to be quiet in their room, Robby is showering, and Anderson and Graham are out playing pickleball.
June 16, 2025
- Reagan was the first one to leave this morning for work. I heard her in the kitchen making her sandwich before work. When the kids come in at night, I always get up and chat with them when they come in. However, I do not have the morning shift, and as much as I would like to say hi before she goes to work, I just can't do it.
- Robby left next to go to physical therapy. His shoulder is much better, but he is going to continue with his last few appointments. I left the house too next, but I didn't go far since I just walked around the neighborhood.
- When Bentley woke up, I made my same walk with her. The weather was pretty pleasant this morning so I wanted to get her walk over with. I came in and started on my things in the house-sometimes I feel like my mornings are like the movie Groundhog Day-I haven't actually seen the movie, but I at least know what happened.
- Keaton had Bible study at church at 11:45. I dropped her off and then ended up going home. I had thought that it was over at 12:30, but it was 12, so Robby ended up picking her up. I could have gone to the grocery store, but I didn't plan ahead and had no list.
- The next outing was to the dentist. Graham, Anderson, and Keaton all had to have fillings. There was a bit of confusion when we were leaving-I tried to make the second appointment for Anderson, who they told me last time would have to come back. Instead, it was Graham who had more fillings-this caused quite the drama. Graham was not happy about having to come back, and Anderson was thrilled about NOT having to come back.
- We did stop by Sonic on the way home-even those sugary drinks probably caused those cavities in the first place. Reagan goes tomorrow to get her filling filled so the Dennie family has paid the car payment for our dentist this month.
- We weren't home too long this afternoon-just long enough for me to work with Whitman-and then it was time for me to take the girls to go and babysit. They enjoy babysitting so much, and the family is so sweet to them-they gave them Chickfila and Crumbl tonight.
- I was able to read and crochet this evening before getting the text "leave now" from Campbell. So I jumped in the car to go and pick them up. Now, it is after 10, and I'm just now working on the blog.
June 15, 2025-Happy Father's Day
- Reagan and I both had to work worship care this morning so we missed big church and had to leave the house a little bit early. Some of the kids had made Robby cards for Father's Day, and even though he had to read them quickly, he caught the mistake on Graham's card.
- Graham had made block letters on the front and wrote Happy Fatter's Day. That's what happens when you have to make a card early on a Sunday morning. Even though everyone was rushed, we still managed to get a kid picture with Robby.
- After church we went to Grannymom's house. She had Mexican casserole for lunch along with ooey gooey. We stayed and visited for a while, but then we all came home. I, of course, had my nap this afternoon, and it was a lovely nap.
- Anderson was dressed and ready for church this morning, but he didn't feel good at all so I offered for him to stay home. He did, but I don't think that he really wanted to miss church. By this afternoon though he was feeling well enough to go and play volleyball with Graham and a bunch of other people.
- Campbell intended to go to Rock Creek tonight, but after her nap, she said that she was just too tired to go. I think that my kids are still recovering from camp-they are all tired. Well, they are all tired except for Whitman. He has rebounded the easiest which is kind of surprising.
- I went to see Pops and took him his Father's Day gift this evening. Jason had a spare camera and gave it to me for the girls. Campbell is the only one without a big camera so I told her that this one was mainly hers-she was excited. I love that our girls love taking pictures...if I could only get the boys to enjoy photography too.
- We all found supper on our own tonight, but Campbell did make cornflake cookies. We have a kind of crazy week, so I worked on my list trying to organize things in my head-it didn't work! Now, I'm going to read my book for a little bit.
June 14, 2025
- Graham was awake before I was this morning sending me notes about when he blood pressure cuff was going off. He was glad to yank that thing off this morning when the time was up. He then went on a run as soon as he could since he had missed not being able to do that yesterday.
- Robby and I left soon-he dropped me off to see Pops, who is now home from the hospital, while he ran an errand. Then we went to a gas station. On the way, we saw a Blue Bell ice cream truck at Bass Pro along with some blood mobiles.
- After getting some free ice cream, Robby tried to give blood but his hemoglobin was too low. We then ran into Walmart for a few things followed by lunch at Texas Roadhouse. We took more things home than we ate-5 rolls, 5 potato skins, a complete side salad, 2 baked potatoes, a piece of steak, and most of my chicken fried chicken.
- We then bought a few deals at Kroger before running by Dairy Queen for a mystery shop. It was well past lunch time, but the kids were clamoring at the door when we came home because they wanted our leftovers.
- It wasn't too long after we came home, that I left again in the rain to go and pick up Campbell. She had a great time at the lake with Adilyn and her family. She came back a little burned but also exhausted. Tonight as we were waiting on Robby and supper to arrive home, she fell asleep while Graham, Keaton, and I were talking. She was even a part of the conversation.
- Ethan came over for supper, and then Reagan and Ethan went to play pickleball. Keaton has a friend coming over this evening, and the rest of us are anxiously watching the Hogs play.
June 13, 2025
- Last night after church, Reagan wrote and said that she was going to Swig in Conway. It was a long way for a drink, but she went with friends and had fun. Though when she did get home, I tried her drink, and the one that she bought for Keaton, and wasn't too impressed. She said that she liked her Sonic drink better.
- Graham and I left right after Robby this morning. He had his last nutrition center visit-they made him do 30 minutes of "aerobic exercise." He really thought that he was going to get sweaty and even brought a change of clothes-he was underwhelmed since they just made him walk on a treadmill. He could have run for a few miles for them, but walking was all they needed.
- He now has to wear a blood pressure cuff for 24 hours. It doesn't bother him, but I think that it makes him a little stir crazy. It makes me a little crazy though since I have to write down what he is doing every time it goes off. Last time they had to get 40 readings for it to be a success, and they only got 48 so I guess that was cutting it close. Hopefully, we will do better this time.
- He did luck out in that he didn't have to go to work this afternoon. When we came home, everyone was awake and stirring downstairs. It was nearly noon, but it is rather quite here most days so everyone downstairs talking can get a bit overwhelming.
- The only real activity that anyone did this afternoon was a bit of school work. Tonight, Robby picked up pizzas for supper. Then Whitman and I made some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Reagan then left to play pickleball, and not too soon after that Campbell left to go to a friend's house for the night and possibly to the lake tomorrow. Graham offered to drive her so of course we let him do that!
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