- 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 7, 2026
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.
August 2, 2026
- Church this morning, and the seven of us took not one, not two, but three cars. We like to support the local gas stations. They were all necessary though-after church Graham went to a Sunday school cookout.
- The rest of us went to Nonna's house to celebrate Graham's birthday, but since he wasn't there we just ate his cake with out him. After we finished eating, Campbell left to go to a friend's house to swim, then out to eat supper, and then to play volleyball. If I were a betting woman, and I am, I would also bet that she goes to Sonic before coming home.
- After lunch, we came home, and I quickly made a pot of chili. Then Graham and I went to Old Navy with everyone else in Little Rock. It was crazy, but we still were able to find him some jeans quickly. Then we stopped off at Nonna and Pops' house so he could have some of his birthday cake and pick up his presents.
- From there we came home, and Whitman and I played a game. As soon as we were done, Whitman, Anderson, Graham, Keaton, and I played Mexican Train dominoes. That is a game that I feel is a standard game everyone should know how to play and tonight was their night to learn.
- After eating, we had our chili, and now I'm on the couch trying to mentally prepare for our first day of school tomorrow.
August 1, 2026
- 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!
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