August 6, 2025

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• The last few nights I have been trying to start the dishwasher at 9 so I can unload it when it is bedtime. I did that successfully last night, but sine the college girl was out until after midnight, I also did the laundry. When I woke up this morning, I didn't have those two dreaded chores to do his morning which started my day of incredibly well.
• I took my walk by myself because Bentley was still sleeping. I was able to do a few more things in the house before it was time to wake up the kids for school. I did forget to wake Graham up, but since he doesn't really have much school while he is waiting for his college classes to start.
• Whitman did get a little bit soar at me today because I wouldn't let him take a break during school. He did jump on the trampoline for 5 minutes-that was indeed part of his list today. We were trying to get to Nonna and Pops' house for lunch so he needed to work and not play.
• We at lunch with Nonna and Pops. She cooked quesadillas for everyone. They were all enjoyed lunch, and after a bit of visiting we headed home. I was able to do spelling with Whitman before taking Campbell to her friend's house for the evening.
• Whitman then had 3 things left to do for school plus chores-he finished these around 7. He said that he would set his alarm to do one every hour, and that is exactly what he did. 
• On my way home from dropping Campbell off at her party, I picked up Annie and brought her home. While her family is gone, she came over to play with Bentley. They were not still until at least 7 or 8 tonight, so I know that they will both sleep very well this evening.
• It was kind of weird night tonight since the big boys didn't leave to play volleyball, and Reagan didn't leave to play pickleball. I made supper for the crew-just leftovers. I was going to cook tonight but felt that I should use up the leftovers. 
• The evening was kind of quiet-I had a quick power nap before I went to pick up Campbell. Now, I'm on the couch and about to find some hot chocolate for myself!