- This morning was an early morning-Campbell was dog sitting for the day and ran to let the dog out before church, my Sunday school class was moving to a new room so we had to make monkey bread, we had to pick up doughnuts for Keaton's Sunday school class to celebrate her birthday, and Robby was singing in the men's choir so he had to be there early.
- We were able to get all of this done and be at church when we needed to be so that was a win. Keaton didn't have a lot of people there today so she had plenty of doughnuts leftover which she shared with Campbell's class. Whitman didn't have any teachers in his class, so he said that they just did the lesson or some version of it themselves-I would have loved to have been a fly on that 8th grade boys Sunday school wall for sure.
- We had Sunday lunch at Nonna and Pops' house. They had lasagna which was delicious plus there were three cakes for all of the birthday people: Robby, Keaton, and Jason. We sang and did presents after lunch. Robby opened a gift card and cash, Keaton had 3 pairs of shorts and an alani, while Jason opened some books and cash. It was a pretty uneventful gift giving session!
- After lunch, Campbell went back to her dog sitting house. Robby dropped me off for dog duty while he took Keaton to pick up her 7 Brew birthday drink and Whitman to get a much needed hair cut. His hair had gotten so long that it was starting to curl up in the back. Anderson also needed a hair cut the last time that we saw him, but he will be getting a pretty good cut next week or the week after that.
- When Robby back back, we both took a short little nap before loading up to take Keaton and Whitman to their life groups. Keaton took cookies to hers to celebrate her birthday a little bit more. While they were there, Robby and I did some shopping-I made more money than he did!
- We picked up the kids and went to the Wilson's house for some dessert and conversation before coming home and starting the weekend!
September 27, 2026-Happy 15th Birthday Keaton!
September 26, 2026
- I woke right up at 7 this morning thinking about my bread which I had to add cheese to and put in the fridge. I snuck out of the room trying not to wake the dog. I was able to get the bread in the fridge and get back back into bed for a little bit longer.
- I did the laundry and dishes before cooking 4 pounds of meat before waking up Keaton and Whitman to go to Raymar to work the concession stand from 10-12. While they were working, I tried to find a Walmart delivery instead I just spent money at Walmart and Kroger.
- When I picked up Keaton, we went to a boutique where Keaton had a gift card. She didn't find anything. After we got home, Robby left to run his errands, and while he was gone I worked on organizing some of our games.
- Robby made soup for supper, and I made some cheesy sourdough bread. My bread was pretty decent while the soup was pretty good as well. Grannymom came over tonight to watch some of the football game, and we even had cookies for our half time dessert.
September 25, 2026
- I was going to lay in the bed for a little bit longer this morning, but Robby and I shot out of bed when we heard Marley throwing up. It was just a bit, but it did go ahead and start our morning a bit earlier than we had planned.
- I did my morning things around the house and then took a walk. The weather was super nice, but my book isn't really keeping my attention. I still managed to walk 3 miles before coming in.
- Campbell was awake by this time. She was eating her early lunch and trying to prepare herself mentally to go to work. Robby and I left a bit later to run to a few stores. We even stopped at Costco to pick up some dog treats.
- We then came home for a few minutes to unload our groceries, and then we left again. This time, we headed to the other side of town to eat a quick lunch. When I came home, I did some school work with Whitman that we didn't finish yesterday.
- When Campbell came home from work, Keaton and she left for a few errands. They came back with supper for them along with a few other things. Robby worked outside while they were gone, and I printed some school work for later.
- Now, everyone is home, and the house is quiet. I think that I might just have myself some hot chocolate.
September 24, 2026
- I helped at Mother's Day Out again this morning. I think that the girls would prefer I don't go with them because I think that I hamper their shopping afterwards. Today after MDO, I am the one who had us stop at ChickFilA and the library plus I even let them get a drink at the gas station. However, I think that they would have preferred to stop at Target or Altered State.
- When we came home, I started on a batch of pumpkin muffins. I'm not really sure what happened but the first batch was a fail, and the second batch was questionable even though I made it work. I was pretty disappointed especially since I have made that recipe before a few times.
- Campbell and I worked on her math next. It was much easier than what she has been doing, so we were both pleased about that. Whitman was at home all day today by himself doing school on his own. He had finished most of it by the time that we came home.
- Tonight all of us but Whitman left to go to Arkadelphia. Brett was speaking at Refuge, and he had a van full and then row full of folks. The Wilson, Layne, Ben, and all of us rode together, and of course, we stopped at Buccees on the way for a bite to eat.
- Refuge is the Thursday night worship service that is student led at OBU, and I think Robby and I left even more thankful that our kids have the opportunity to go to Ouachita. I think that they all go to Refuge most of the time, but all my Dennies were there tonight. We were able to see them and their friends so it was a great end to our evening.
September 23, 2026
- Keaton was the one who left this morning. She went to babysit and didn't get home until early this afternoon. By the time that she made it home, Campbell had already left for work. While Keaton was babysitting, Whitman and Campbell did most of their school work.
- Whitman has started taking quite a bit of his school work upstairs. Today he worked upstairs until almost noon. When he did come down though. he had accomplished most of his things.
- I went to pick up Keaton this afternoon. Of course, I was walking and was a bit a way from the house when she text. I had to hustle home so I could get her on time. When we got back home, I helped her finish school before working with Whitman briefly.
- Then I finished my walk before coming back and making granola bars with Whitman. We played a game after cooking. He got a few new games last year, and this is one of my favorites. I almost won but he came back in the end and beat me.
- Soon it was time for church, so I left first to drop something off at Nonna's house. As I was leaving Nonna's, Campbell, Keaton, and Whitman drove past me.
- When church was over, Keaton and Campbell went to ChickFila. Whitman and I both had sandwiches, but Whitman said he had eaten a lot of pizza so we will get our sandwiches tomorrow.
- I did come home and have myself a big bowl of hot leftovers which was wonderful. Then I worked on Keaton's school for next week-it was a little more difficult than usual because Marley ate most of her sheet which told what she did last year. I had to piece it together so hopefully things are right.
September 22, 2026-Happy Birthday Robby!
- I couldn't even stay up late enough to tell Robby happy birthday last night, so I did make sure that I was the first person to tell him happy birthday this morning (in real life.) Since it was his birthday, I got on up and made him a big breakfast. I lie-I did no such thing!
- I got up, and we started school. Well, everyone but Campbell started school. She went to work at church for a few hours. She has been excited about her paychecks lately because she is making quite a bit of money working 5 days a week right now...though she is also spending quite a bit of money right now too, so it all evens out.
- While the worked on school, I worked on my puzzle. And yes, I finished the 1,000 piece puzzle in about 24 hours. Yes, I do have a problem. I was telling someone lately that I have an addictive personality so I have to be careful the projects I start. However, I don't feel those same urges when it comes to cleaning or other productive things.
- Campbell came home and started on her math test. Her art teacher did email last night and reset her test. She took that last night, and then she aced her math test today so she was so proud of herself that she didn't do any of the rest of her school today. (She will have to catch up later though.)
- This afternoon I went on a walk which was the first one I had taken in a while. Then I came back and started on supper. It took me about 4 hours to make tonight's supper. I think that I might be a little bit slow for sure!
- It was good though-chicken fetticcini lasagna. The Wilson's brought over fried ravioli which we devoured immediately. And Robby had bought his own birthday cake-4 different cheesecake samples for us to try! And try we did-the biscoff cheesecake was definitely my favorite.
September 21, 2026
- This morning was a school day, so we all went to work pretty early this morning. I actually woke up before my alarm and should have gotten up to walk this morning, but that didn't happen. I snuck to the bathroom so Marley wouldn't hear me, and then I reset my alarm clock for a little bit later.
- School went pretty well today. Campbell was the first one finished this morning followed by Keaton and then Whitman.
- I had a doctor's appointment for a quick check up which Robby drove me to this afternoon. While I was at the appointment, Robby ran to the store, Thankfully, we finished at about the same time so that was perfect.
- Most of my day was spent working a puzzle. I did start a 1,000 piece about the National Parks this morning. And yes, I have spent a lot of time working on it-I don't think that anyone else has done any pieces, but I'm nearly half way done.
- This afternoon the girls and I ran to Nonna and Pop's house to drop off a few things. Campbell drove us there, and Keaton drove us home. There was a wreck on the way so Campbell had to turn around in the middle of the road, and Keaton had to navigate police and fire trucks on the way home.
- Once home, we pretty much did nothing for the rest of the evening. Robby and I had some butter chicken. Then I worked on my puzzle a little more before baking a few cookies.
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