- I wasn't expecting a lot from school today since it was a late night last night plus today was a Monday, and when you add in that we are still getting back in the swing of things after the Christmas break. However, school went pretty well-I think that everyone finished at a decent time, and the moods were pretty good.
- I tried to mark a few things off of my list this morning during my breaks, but I wasn't anywhere close to finishing that list though. Reagan left around 11 today. I was working with Keaton, and she came to tell me bye. Robby and she were leaving at the same time (he wanted to make sure she made it to the interstate, but he also had some errands of his own.) so I didn't walk her out to the door.
- An hour or so later I had thought to myself that even though I hadn't finished many things today, I had all afternoon and didn't have to leave the house so I would have plenty of time. Then my phone rang-it was Reagan. She never calls....unless something is wrong. Ugh, I didn't get to my phone in time, so I had to call her. She didn't answer but did call me right back.
- Thankfully, she had only left her backpack at home. She offered to meet me, but I quickly said I would get back to her. I hung up and called Shannon, but Brett had already gone back. I called someone else with no luck. Then I called a 3rd person with no luck. Finally, on my 4th try I found someone who had not yet headed back to Ouachita.
- The mom said that they were planning on leaving soon, so as I was still talking to her I was climbing in the car to deliver the backpack. I dropped off her backpack, and it was soon delivered to her so it all worked out perfectly.
- Later in the day, the girls were looking at my phone and laughed at me because I was calling people and not texting. I told them that I was not going to take a chance on missing anyone. I sure didn't want to drive half way to Arkadelphia today.
- When I came back, I was finally able to take a walk-I hadn't been in a few days because it was too cold. Today I did walk a little bit, but I had no plans of slipping on the ice, but maybe tomorrow I will do my morning walk again. I at least need a few days before it gets super cold again.
- This evening we went to the Wilson's house and ate some leftover wedding food. Then we sat around visiting and dissecting every bit of the wedding-even the next day, we still couldn't think of any way to improve it. At the end of the evening though, I did feel like I should have been taking notes!
January 13, 2025
January 12, 2025
- Sunday school was cancelled today because of the snow that was left on the ground, so Campbell and Keaton decided to come early and help get ready for Layne and Ben's wedding early this morning. The others opted to skip church as well so we just had ourselves a big old skip day which is certainly fine sometimes.
- Campbell, Keaton, Robby, and I arrived at the Grandeur House a bit after 8 this morning. Our first task was putting tablecloths on all of the tables, and with all of us and Kristi and her daughter as well it didn't take anytime at all.
- Then it was on to all of the other tasks on our two page list. Layne had a perfect list that we followed and double checked. Robby went to Harps to pick up the grooms cake, plus he also had to get water since for the first few hours that we were there, there was no water. Eventually, they did open the men's bathroom, but it was almost 1 for the 3:00 wedding that the water did come back on.
- The water was used to fill the floating candles, and we went through every gallon of water that he had bought. After we finished that task, we ran home to get ready. When we came back, we briefly got stuck in the front with the family before we were able to sneak back in the reception area and get to work.
- Campbell had a task during the ceremony-she had to tell the keyboard girl when we stop playing when Layne walked in. And I also had a job-I had to tell the grandparents when we walk in. It was just a small part, but all I could think of was Debbie Dillon in charge during our wedding.
- After the grandparents, we were able to sneak in and get a seat for the ceremony. Once we moved some chairs before the reception, we weren't able to find seats. It was a good thing we had been there all day knew where they were so we just added them to a table and squeezed in with them.
- The food was good, and before too long it was time for Layne and Ben to leave. We passed out sparklers and off they went. Then the fun part-cleaning up. However, it didn't take too long at all since there was lots of help.
- The kids stayed around to help clean up plus there were lots of other helpers. It took about 3 car or possibly more car loads to get everything back to Tony and Shannon's house. We unloaded our car over there, and then headed home to put our feet up for a bit.
- I know that if I stop moving I will fall asleep! So I might get up and find something to eat!
January 11, 2025
- There was a lot less happening this snow day. Robby requested monkey bread this morning so I made that first and then stuck chocolate chip scones in the oven. We have at least eaten well during this snow event.
- Robby left this morning to run some errands so he was gone most of the morning. Graham was awake when the scones were warm. He went outside for a while, and even took Bentley on a littl walk around the yard.
- Other than that, I didn't see anyone for a very long while. It was quite around this house, and it was super bright with the sun shining on the snow. I decided that I would take a little nap, and just about as soon as I did people started waking up and coming downstairs.
- Eventually, Robby returned home, and then we both left to pick up the minivan-it had spent some time in the shop. While we were out, we went to eat and brought some leftovers home for some of the kids and others made pizza.
- Campbell and Reagan are watching The Rookie and are trying to finish as much as they can before Reagan goes back so they have been doing a lot of binge watching.
January 10, 2025
- Snow days are just wonderful. I still woke up at 9 to get started on the day, and when every kid came down the stairs this morning, they commented on how bright it was in the house because of the snow.
- I had to wake most people up. First, I woke up Whitman to help me make cinnamon rolls. He was around long enough to make the dough, but then Campbell was up so they headed outside.
- I figured that Graham would probably want to join them so I woke him up, and he soon came outside to help. They made a really huge snowman, though Campbell and I almost could not get the second ball up on to where it belonged.
- They were out there for a while, and I begin to think that maybe I should get Keaton up since she was outside for a long time last night. She does not like snow-she vividly remembers when she was a little girl, and her boot came off. We had been sledding on the other road, and we were walking back to the house so I had to carry her bootless back to the house.
- However, after I woke her up, she headed outside and stayed out there for a bit. Whitman and she worked on a chair-at one time I heard it was an igloo, at another time it was a fort, but it ended up being a chair.
- I think that everyone spent some time outside-some people even spent some time outside barefoot (Anderson). Keaton actually ran barefoot to the trampoline at least once this evening.
- I was busy throughout the day-I finished the cinnamon rolls with Whitman. Last weekend we also had cinnamon rolls, but this recipe was better. I have one more recipe to try out, and then I will know the correct cinnamon roll recipe to use.
- After the rolls, I made a few loaves of sourdough sandwich bread. Anderson had wanted homemade hot chocolate so I found a recipe for just a mug of it. The mug I made for me was rich and delicious, but he compared his to water even though I made it out of milk so I'm not sure what I did differently.
- Then for supper I made grilled cheese with the sandwich bread from earlier. Anderson asked if we had any tomato soup, and since he rarely asks for anything I found a recipe using what we had to make him some. All of this cooking has just about worn me out though!
- I did have time to finish my little crochet penguin that I have been working on. He is cute, and now I am anxious to get myself to hobby lobby to buy some yarn.
January 9, 2025
- Keaton and Campbell normally leave on Thursday mornings for Mother's Day Out, but since school was only half a day they didn't have to go. This also meant that they didn't have anything to do so they slept in along with Reagan.
- The boys didn't have this luxury. I woke Whitman up first to start working with me, and then the boys had to get up. Whitman had a good bit of school work today which he drug out all day long-it was even snowing by the time that he finished so of course he even had to take a few breaks to play outside.
- Pretty much someone was standing at the window all day today waiting on the snow to start falling. And as soon as it did the kids headed outside. People have been in and out of this house at least 100 times. There are shoes and coats everywhere, and people are making snow slushies out of every liquid they can find in this house.
- And poor Bentley-she is completely worn out because every little bit, some one would take her outside. She would come inside, and someone else would walk down the stairs and ask her if she wanted to go outside.
- I made apple pork loin roast for supper. I think that it was good, but I also think that we don't eat much non processed meat around here so we don't know what things should taste like so pretty much Reagan and I were the only ones who liked the supper.
- After supper, I worked on my crochet creation for a little bit. I plan to be over 75 percent finished by tomorrow evening. I have one more crochet kit to finish, and then I want to make a blanket which I am super excited about.
- This evening, Keaton who hates the snow spent about 45 minutes outside with Graham and Whitman. Campbell didn't last as long as the rest of them, but their goal was to create a sled track for tomorrow. This sled track creating involved pouring water on the track-this water was from the laundry room shower which they then carted outside to their track. They will sleep well tonight.
- Campbell has made brownies, and now I am going to empty the dishwasher and make some bread for tomorrow.
January 8, 2025
- Another pretty perfect day around here. Whitman must have stayed up super late last night, because he was a bit drowsy while we were reading this morning. Anderson was also in his bed most of the morning-I tried to wake him up so many times that I eventually gave up. He did get up and get his work done which is really all that matters.
- We did most of school but Whitman and I had to leave around 1. He has had reflux for a while now, so today we went to a specialist. Basically, we are trying a new medicine, but since his reflux is brief and improving, there isn't too much alarm.
- The rest of the afternoon was fairly short-I helped Campbell in her closet a little bit. I don't know what happens in the girls closet, but their clothes fall of the hangers and collect on the floor. And when I say collect, I really mean that there are piles of clothes-like foot high pile of clothes. It's better now, but I really give it a week.
- Then we headed to church tonight-everyone was anxious to be gone for a little bit before we are stuck at home for a while. After church Campbell and Anderson went to ChickFilA while the rest of us came home to find supper. Whitman and Keaton had pizza, Graham had waffles, and I had leftovers.
- Reagan is currently in the bonus room-since she has come home, if she is not in the bonus room watching The Rookie, Anderson is in the bonus room watching Designated Survivor. They switch off almost hourly-it is a very interesting.
- I'm currently sitting on the couch with a huge blanket. The heater is on as well as basketball so it will be a pretty perfect short evening.
January 7, 2025
- Last night I said that I thought that maybe I could have walked early in the morning-well, I decided this morning that nah, I would just walk later today. I'm sure you won't be surprised that I didn't get around to that afternoon walk today.
- We did our school work early this morning. I had to leave for lunch so there was a bit of scrambling to get as much done as we could before I left. I only had to work with Campbell and Whitman, of course, when I came home.
- School was a bit crazy today because of the weather too. Yes, there may be snow Thursday, but my people were already on the look out for it today. They even did see a few snow flurries which caused a huge commotion.
- Reagan was gone for a bit of the morning because she was at a job interview for this summer. When she came home, we had to hear all of the details, and then I hurried off for lunch. During lunch, Layne explained all of our wedding duties, and afterwards I met Robby to get gas.
- When I drove into the driveway on this day (high of 29), the big boys were playing basketball. One was dressed appropriately, and one didn't even have a shirt on. Sometimes I think that we are doing a good job with our parenting, and other times I am not so sure.
- After we finished school this afternoon, Robby took a few kids to eat supper. While they were gone, I spent the entire time learning how to crochet. I received a little animal to crochet for Christmas, and I think that I might have the hang of it. However, I kind of messed up, so I want to start over, but I stopped today when the dinner goers walked back in. That is when I realized that I hadn't moved off of the couch.
- Robby and I then took one car to drop off-it is making a sound so hopefully, it is a quick and inexpensive fix. Then we picked up the real supper for today-indian food. We bought butter chicken, chicken tikki masala, and paneer tiki masala. Robby got the spice level as medium-each time he looked at me as if to ask if that was ok. I assumed he was thinking of getting it spicier-no, he was worried that it would be too spicy.
- And he was right! It was incredibly spicy-I'll probably take a bottle of tums tonight! I'm not sure how Graham ate any of it since he is so sensitive to anything spicy. It was still good, but it was certainly spicy.
- I just finished one book, and now I'm going to get myself some hot chocolate!
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