- Campbell and I woke up at Reagan's dog sitting house. I walked the dog for over a mile because I knew by the time I made it home for the day, I would be too tired to walk Bentley. We went home, and I had a few minutes to knock out some of the morning chores. Robby had already completed the dreaded dishes and the never ending laundry.
- Soon, we left with Whitman for the Museum of Discovery. I had signed him up to dissect a shark-it was pretty fun to do. I didn't get to dissect a shark until college, and today he was able to do it. In his group with 3 others, he was a bit stand offish, but he did manage to do a few things. I think that he enjoyed it. Also, he wanted to make sure that we were able to explore the museum when we finished.
- We did have time to walk around the museum and even the next door nature center before meeting our ride. Robby was our ride since he had some errands to run at lunch time. Actually, cars are pretty scarce around here these days-Reagan had woken up at her friends and was back to her house sitting house while Graham and Anderson went to play basketball with some friends. They actually were gone all afternoon so they came home pretty tired.
- This afternoon, I had myself a nap, but my 20 minute nap didn't compare to Campbell's 6 hour nap-Keaton is the one who said that Campbell's nap was 6 hours so I am not too sure if that is accurate.
- Robby and I went to 5 Guys to eat supper tonight-it was fine, but the milkshake was the excellent. We were surprised that the place was kind of empty-maybe because it is so crazy expensive. After we ate, we walked around the new Aldi. Quite a few things were cheaper than Walmart, but we only picked up milk because that saved us a trip to Kroger on our way home.
- Back at the house, all the Italian food was made for their supper-pizza and pasta. Robby is working in his office, Bentley is looking out the window, Campbell is in the living room with me looking at her phone, Whitman is in my bedroom watching his ipad and playing with magnets, Keaton is upstairs doing some internet shopping, Reagan is playing pickleball with some friends, and I am not really sure what Anderson and Graham are doing.
May 16, 2024
May 15, 2024
- This morning was no different than the last few mornings except that it was hot outside and Anderson slept a bit later than usual-meaning, he wasn't the first kid awake today.
- The morning started off the same, but then things became a bit busier. Last night someone heard Robby and I reviewing all of the comings and goings that would happen today and who would need a car and when. They were a bit overwhelmed just by our conversation.
- Reagan woke up her house sitting house and eventually made her way to work. At about the same time, I left to go and see Pops-who was having a heard cath and stent. (Due to some nausea he earned himself a hospital stay for the night so hopefully that all goes away, and he can go home early tomorrow.)
- Robby ran some errands around lunch time and made it home in time to take Graham to work. The others were just then beginning their school work and chores. I stayed with Pops and Nonna for a while, and then I ran to pick up some flowers for Reagan's friend.
- Graham and Reagan came home from work where they had a graduation party for Reagan-gifts and a delicious cake. I soon arrived home as well. Robby had left before I made it home to keep the house sitting dog company while Reagan finished work and went to a meeting.
- We all then went to church for a VBS meeting, but Reagan headed to a friend's house for the night while everyone else left with me to meet Robby to get gas for the cars. There everyone but Campbell left my car, and we headed to house sit for the night since Reagan was out.
- It was a bit confusing of a day, but I do think that everyone had a good day. I am going to end my day with some reading and some hot chocolate.
May 14, 2024
- Busy day around here-Anderson woke up at his house/dog sitting house. He eventually came home and started to work on his 3d printed helmet. I believe he was the first one awake at this house, but that isn't saying much since people here are sleeping pretty late.
- It was fairly early this morning that we could tell that Reagan and her group were on the move headed toward home. It wasn't until two that Campbell drove me most of the way to church to pick her up.
- They had a great time-they floated yesterday, and Reagan and her canoe never did tump. They swam and even got rained on. When she did come home, we had to lay everything out because it was all wet-hopefully, it will be sunny tomorrow to dry all of the camping gear.
- We didn't have much time this afternoon because by the time that we put the tent up to dry, it was time to leave for the last soccer game of the season.
- Keaton's team was in the championship, but after being up by 2, they ended up losing from penalty kicks due to a tie. It was a fun team and a fun game with perfect weather so we sure can't complain. We especially can't complain because we picked up pizza on the way home for our supper.
- People are working on their showers now since it didn't take long at all to gobble up our pizza supper. I have behind on my reading today so I am going to try to catch up before anyone joins me here in the living room.
May 13, 2024
- Graham and Anderson went to play basketball pretty early this morning. Robby took Graham to meet up with Anderson who is house sitting. They rode together to the gym while Robby just stayed on that side of town and worked.
- That left me home alone all morning long-I say I was "alone" even though there were 3 kids sleeping upstairs. I never really heard from them until nearly 11. By that time I had accomplished quite a bit of my list and was doing some reading.
- Robby dropped Graham off at work on the way home from basketball, and Anderson came home for a few hours this afternoon. I worked with Whitman on his school work for the day and tried to get a few more thing accomplished around here.
- Robby made pancakes for supper this evening along with egg in the hole. Breakfast is always a hit with most Dennies-Reagan is the one who really doesn't like breakfast, but I do think that the rest of us enjoy it.
- We were able to track Reagan today-it did look like they floated the Buffalo. I did see a picture of them-they looked dry so maybe they stayed in their canoes-and really, I am super thankful that her phone stayed dry!
May 12, 2024
- Sunday morning here and also Mother's Day. I woke up to an array of cards on the bar along with a present. As the morning went on, my card pile did grow by one-a hastily made card-still made by one of my favorites.
- Even though it was Mother's day, there was still dishes to unload and laundry to fold before we left for church. Campbell also had to make a fruit platter for her Sunday school class, but she had done some prep work last night.
- Reagan arrived at church a bit after us-I'm sure that people talked this morning since she sat in church by herself right in front of us. She was expecting her people to join her, but I guess their mother's all wanted them to sit with them. I guess that is fine, but truly, if my kids are in church, that is enough Mother's day for me. We were certainly all spread out-Campbell was even in worship care this morning.
- Robby and I had a class full of first graders this morning. Then we hurried to Nonna's house for lunch. We celebrated Mother's day there, and even snapped a picture of me and the kids. They had lasagna and some salad-I have been on a salad kick lately. Maybe I need to make some here at the house.
- We then ran home for a few minutes before dropping Reagan off to go camping with the seniors from church. There aren't a whole lot of people going, but there are some grownups so that makes me happy. They planned to float, but we think the water level is too high to do that, and it also looks like rain, so hopefully it will miss them.
- Then we ran by Reagan's house sitting job for a few minutes on our way to pick up supper for tonight and to fill up the suburban with gas. Then it was home for a while before Anderson, Graham, Campbell, and Keaton went to Rock Creek.
- The Wilson's came over and the Rock Creek kids eventually came home. We all ate and visited for a while. I straightened the house a little bit, and now it was bedtime! Tomorrow is turning out to be a busy little day.
May 11, 2024
- Today was the last soccer Saturday-I think that all of us have a love/hate relationship with soccer Saturdays. They are early; they are long, and they are hard. They are also a lot of fun which does make them worthwhile.
- All of us but Graham, Reagan, and Whitman left before 7 this morning. When we arrived, the kids all got out of the car and worked, but Robby and I stayed in the car. I read until almost 8, and then I ventured out to start the concession stand things.
- The first hour went pretty quickly with Robby and I busy passing out drinks, grabbing ChickFilA, pouring coffee, and making hot chocolate. Reagan, Graham, and Whitman then showed up just in time for Keaton's game.
- Keaton's team had no subs at all today so they were exhausted, but they won 4-0. Keaton scored one of the goals, so that was fun to see. Since her team did win, it means that we play in the championship on Monday night-we aren't too sure that we will win on Monday, but Keaton will enjoy one last soccer game.
- After Keaton's game Robby ran a few errands with Whitman while the others continued to ref-Anderson reffed one game today, Keaton only had 2, Campbell and Reagan had 3 while Graham had 4 games.
- The afternoon went by fairly quickly, but it is still a bit sad when you come home and realize that it is night time. We even had a few errands on the way home to do. Reagan is house sitting this week so she is gone for the night, but is out doing a little bit of grocery shopping for her upcoming camping trip.
- Right now, the kids are all cyling through the showers while I am trying to stay awake on the couch. I don't think that I will have much luck at all staying awake!
May 10, 2024
- This was a fairly busy Friday for me-at least I didn't get a chance to pick up my book until just a little bit ago. Anderson went to help someone with yard work this morning and afternoon. He stayed until almost 3:30, had lunch, and made a good amount.
- Robby and I ran to buy some Mother's Day presents, and then we went to pick up some strawberries at a sale. We bought two flats which took me a good deal of time to slice and put away. Keaton did help me a little bit while her supper cooked tonight.
- We then went to run a few errands-Bath and Body, Kroger, Sonic, Grannymom's, and Sams-before coming home for a little bit. Reagan and Anderson were at work by the time that we made it home. I did spelling with Whitman for a little bit and then walked Bentley until Anderson came home.
- We were waiting on him because I had left the books in the mini van so they had spent the morning and most of the afternoon with Anderson in Bryant. I needed to take them to Maumelle to the bookstore to sell them so I had to wait on him to come home.
- When he arrived, Robby and I left again. We ran to the bookstore, and then picked up drinks for the girls and supper for the boys. This was indeed a busy day now that I think about it. When we came home, we were home for a bit before leaving again to take Graham to a birthday party.
- Robby is picking Graham up now, but after we dropped him off we went to Chuys to eat supper. It had been years since we had been there, but we both said that we really enjoy On the Border more than Chuys.
- Tomorrow is the last Saturday soccer game to which I am pretty glad about, but I think that we will miss soccer a little bit. Now, I for sure will not miss the early morning soccer days!
May 9, 2024
- I know we really haven't started summer yet, so I shouldn't be concerned about how quickly the days are going by. But gracious, this is our 4th full day of vacation, and I really haven't done anything productive at all.
- I guess that is what summer vacation is all about though. I did hope that I would do a few more fun things with the kids, and this is just the 4th day, but by the time they wake up, I have already put in a full days work around here. Maybe I should stay up until 2, and we could all be on the same schedule.
- I knew that it was going to be a warm day so I took Bentley on her walk early this morning. Then after a little bit of time I went on my second walk with out here. I think that she might have wanted to go again, but not today.
- I did some of my reading again this afternoon, and then I worked on Keaton's school work. Robby laughed when he asked what I was doing-I am just a few months ahead of schedule on that, but my tomorrow's list is full of things that I have super procrastinated about.
- Robby, Campbell, and I went out to eat late this afternoon. We brought enough leftovers home for the big boy's supper tonight after Raymar. Reagan was already at work, and Anderson had to go to Raymar early to paint the fields so we had to take everyone else to Raymar to ref.
- We decided to take Bentley as well, so we stayed and walked around and watched some of the games while we were there. Everyone is just now getting in and finding themselves supper or second supper.
May 8, 2024
- Today's big event was lunch. Robby and I went to Charlotte's in Keo with Nonna and Pops for lunch today. We had been talking about it for a while and decided to go this week. Robby drove us there, and Nonna and Pops were surprised that it wasn't too crowded at all.
- We sat at a table and ordered our meal and our pie. Robby had a burger, and I tried to order a grilled peanut butter and jelly with bacon, but they were out of jelly so I had a grilled pimento cheese instead.
- Then we had the best part-the pie! Robby, Nonna, and I both had chocolate pie while Pops had a coconut pie. It was all delicious-though I do think that I like my chocolate pie cold which these were not. They were probably fairly fresh from the oven which is why they were probably warm.
- When we came home, I didn't really do much at all except read some and do spelling with Whitman. Reagan and Graham went to work this afternoon, and when they came home the girls all left again to go to church.
- The boys and I were not far behind since I had to run to the library and to the grocery store really quickly for 2 cans of black beans. Tonight was the last verge-Reagan was part of a senior panel on the stage so she spoke a bit. This was her last verge which I am sure made her kind of sad.
- On the other side of the building, this was Whitman's last Midweek since he will move up to Verge next year. They celebrated the last night with pizza and popsicles.
- We had a bit of miscommunication after church-Campbell couldn't find Anderson, Reagan was in a meeting and I wasn't sure if I was waiting to bring her home, and I couldn't get in touch with Graham. Eventually, everyone did show up, and we all headed home and/or to ChickFilA.
May 7, 2024
- This morning happened pretty much like last yesterday-I did my morning things with only Anderson and Robby awake. Whitman eventually did wake up, so I had him start on his school work.
- Robby ran some errands, and then came home and I joined him for his last few errands. My plan was to drop off some school books to see, but I didn't double check to see if they were open. So that is pushed back to later this week.
- I also did quite a bit of reading today, but gracious I still have quite a bit of my book to read tonight. However, instead of staying home this evening, I went to Raymar to watch Campbell and Graham ref along with watching some of Keaton's practice.
- Reagan had been at work for a little bit this evening while Whitman stayed home while the rest of us were all at practice.
- When we came home, Robby made quesadillas for supper which everyone ate so quickly that he had to go back outside and make some more.
- Now Campbell and Keaton are watching a silly tv show that I can't stop watching myself!
May 6, 2024
- Today was the first official day of summer vacation-there were few complaints about the summer school and few complaints about the new chore list. Again, this is just the first day so I do expect the complaints to come.
- Most everyone can't really complain at all-actually, they should all be in a great mood since they were probably able to catch up on a lot of sleep. Anderson was up around 9, but I didn't see anyone else for hours.
- Anderson just completed 3d printing 1/3 of a Star Wars helmet. This section took over 24 hours, and now he has begun the printing of the back of it. Once it is all printed, he will have to assemble, sand, fill, prime, and paint it. It is quite the project, but we have all enjoyed watching the thing print.
- Reagan and Graham had work today. They are probably getting close to winding down for the summer. Graham is ready for a break-but he does like to spend his money, so he really doesn't need a break.
- This afternoon Bentley did have a vet appointment. She had two shots and didn't seem to mind at all. Now, she probably didn't seem to mind because I had a pocket full of hot dog pieces that she was munching on. When she first started her ear infections, she did almost bite the vet, but today she let him look in her ears with his otoscope so that was amazing-we have come a long way.
- Robby and I ran a few errands this evening-we had to pick up some milk at the grocery store and left buying a whole cart full of things. They were all needed, but gracious we can spend some money.
- Now we are back home, and I am on the couch about to read some of my book in this super quiet living room.
May 5, 2024: Reagan's Graduation Celebration-Day 2
- We left for church at the same time as usual this morning, but today Reagan took her graduation gown with her. We never really got a picture of just Reagan wearing it-hmm, maybe that will be tomorrow's project. Thankfully, though Reagan took well over 100 pictures over the last two days, so things are well documented. (Next year, our graduate probably won't be snapping so many photos.)
- The graduates all walked across the stage during worship this morning. It was a fun morning to see all of them in their graduation gowns. When Sunday school was over, we waited around for Reagan for a while. Keaton later found her and her friends taking more pictures.
- We weren't in a huge hurry, since the rain had already cancelled the afternoon soccer games that the boys were going to. Anderson would have had to work while Graham and Robby were going to do the concession stand.
- Robby went ahead and left Sunday school a bit early to pick up lunch for all of us, so as we waited on Reagan and waited on the rain to lessen, Anderson eventually decided to go to the car. I told him that he could come pick us up, but I would text him. However, when Reagan did show up, the line to pick up people, even though there weren't many people left in the church house, was pretty long, so we just ran.
- Robby had lunch at home-chinese and pizza-which made everyone happy. I had enough time to take a short nap before we left with the girls for Camryn's graduation party. Amber had done it all super nice so we had a good little snack there. We stayed for a bit but had to leave to get Keaton home so she could catch a ride with the big boys.
- They met Campbell and Reagan, who stayed with Camryn and Laynie, at a nearby church that is joining them for camp. They were there for 2 hours and spent some time planning things for their camp in June.
- We came home from our party, and I had myself another longer nap before it was time to leave again for church. Tonight, the 5th graders received their Bibles. There was a super big group of kids, and I think that Whitman was pretty excited about his Bible.
- We came home afterwards, and soon the Wilsons came over to visit a little bit. We have cancelled Sunday night supper on them for quite a few weeks in the row, so we had a lot to catch up on. Campbell made us brownies to enjoy.
- When they did leave, it was time for us to start picking this place up and getting everything ready for this next week.
May 4, 2024: Reagan's Graduation Celebration-Day 1
- I guess that Robby was the first one out of bed this morning, but I was pretty close behind him. I heard the girls above us getting ready, and I also heard Anderson's alarm clock blaring so I had to go and jostle him to wake up.
- Soon, Campbell, Keaton, Robby, Anderson, and I were on our way to Raymar. Campbell and Keaton get out of the car and help Anderson set up while Robby and I stayed in the car until the last possible minute.
- Eventually, we did climb out of the car and start selling food in the concession stand. A few hours later, Graham, Reagan, and Whitman showed up for the day. They were able to sleep in a little bit since the games they were reffing (Reagan and Graham) were later in the day.
- Keaton's game was actually Reagan's first game to ref. I had seen the rain coming on the radar-it was just a little blob-but it was coming. Robby had Campbell put the wagon up so it would stay wet, and I had moved everything else of ours where it would stay dry as well.
- They were almost able to play one full half before they had to pause the game for weather. Keaton's team had scored once, but I'm not sure if that game will count or if it will be made up or not. As everyone was gathered under the pavilion, the thunder continued to sound so those games were eventually cancelled so they would be able to play the other games and not get behind.
- The weather then became beautiful for the next game; however, during the 2:15 game the same thing happened again. They made it to halftime when the decided to just call those games since it was rainy and thundery mess this time.
- This worked out well for us since Anderson was the only one cleaning up this afternoon-it gave us a bit of extra time at home. Reagan and Whitman were the only ones who went home early so they had a head start on showers.
- When everyone else made it home, we all showered and pretty much turned right around and left again. The boys drove to pick up Grandpa while the rest of us headed to church. Nonna and Pops showed up as well.
- There was lot, and I mean lots of picture taking. I did even manage one with my high school bestie Amber which is neat because our girls are pretty tight too. Also the homeschool mommas, or at least those that started out as homeschool mommas, had our pictures together as well.
- The 11th grade parents helped with the dinner and served the food this evening. We did that last year, and for the next 7 years we will be serving at our attending a senior dinner. It was a really special evening-Richard and Zoie brought a charge to the kids and then Casey led everyone as we prayed over our seniors. They all received a Bible and once it was all over, there was lots more picture taking.
- Anderson took Grandpa home while I quickly undecorated my table. Robby brought the wagon upstairs, and soon we were all home-and I am finally on the couch with my feet up and a diet coke in my hand!
May 3, 2024
- I do not consider today the first day of summer break here. I am saving that for Monday. I did wake up and start to work on my list of things just like I intend to do during the summer break days.
- I also did some reading and some school planning since the house was rather quite this morning. Anderson was the first one awake, and he was indeed up early. He has spent most of his day printing on his new printer. (Though currently he is having technical difficulties that he is having to work on.)
- Robby and I left to run a few errands at lunch time. First we stopped at the post office to buy stamps for Reagan's graduation announcements. Then I found a shirt at Marshalls. Our next stop was Costco for flowers followed by a few more stops to pick up some lunch for the kids.
- We came home, and I took Bentley on a walk. Campbell then drove Keaton and me to church. Campbell did very well driving there especially since this was the first time that she drove on the interstate-but driving to church can barely be counted as driving on the interstate.
- We had to decorate Reagan's table for dinner tomorrow night. Our table is decent, but I sure could not have done it without Keaton and Campbell. They were so much help with the flowers and arranging everything. I thought that I had way too much stuff for the table, but we could have used some more things.
- We ran by the library on the way home. I had myself a nap on the couch before everyone found themselves supper. I've already had my supper now, but I could eat something else, but I'm pretty sure we have no dessert good around here.
May 2, 2024
- Last day of school around here-and I had such big plans for reading most of my book! I didn't do that nor did I even take Bentley on a walk. I did try to go on a walk, but after standing outside brushing her, it started to rain.
- The kids did convince me to start school a bit later today-which was a good thing since I neglected to set my alarm last night. I didn't even plug my phone up and found it between Robby and I when I went to the bathroom in the middle of the night.
- School went well, but I did spent a good bit of the day putting up everyone's books from this year-and tomorrow I plan on getting their summer school back out.
- Anderson spent most of the day waiting on his package-he bought himself a 3D printer. This afternoon he put it together, but tonight he is finally able to print something. Now, he just needs to find something that he can print and sell! Or print and give to me.
- Reagan also got herself a package today-we bought her a pretty nice little camera for her graduation gift so she opened it up this evening. So right now they are both playing with their new toys.
- We again had soccer tonight-I was going to have Whitman and Bentley go with us, but after seeing that it was going to be rainy, I decided that they could just stay home with Reagan. It rained a good bit of the games-Graham reffed two of those games while Keaton, Campbell, and Anderson only reffed one.
- Robby and I stayed dry in the concession stand during the rain-I even had myself some hot chocolate. This was our third night of soccer this week, and we have it the next 2 out of 3 games as well, but soccer is coming to a close fairly quickly.
- Campbell is making a dessert, and soon we are planning to watch a show while I try to read a few more chapters of my book tonight.
May 1, 2024
- The kids have been finishing school pretty early, so I am trying to figure out exactly what all I am going to do this summer. Usually my mornings are full of school leaving me just the afternoons to do my things.
- The last few days, they have been finishing earlier so I am getting a taste of my summer freedom that is coming up. And what I have learned is: I am going to need a hobby or I am going to need to start cleaning my house. I'm really holding out for a hobby to come along!
- I walked Bentley right at noon today-and bless her soul. Neighbor dogs were barking at her, the tree men were sawing away, and the tornado siren was going off all at the same time. I thought she was going to refuse to walk anymore. I was able to talk her through it, and she eventually rejoined me on our walk.
- I did go for my second mile without her later in the afternoon-it is just easier that way for sure. I actually started a new audio book today, but gracious my mind may be somewhere else or something, but I sure can't understand what is happening in the story. I will give it tomorrow, but then I'll move on to another one.
- They few the Wednesday night workers at church tonight so my normal car load went earlier. Anderson didn't eat since he knew he would eat later at ChickFilA. Then after church Reagan had a meeting about her senior camping trip.
- The seniors go on a camping trip, and they are responsible for planning and doing everything. That will be a hoot! I will help if I'm asked for sure-because we can't let them starve!
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