August 8, 2025

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• I woke up this morning and did my normal chores at about the same time as usual even though we weren't doing school today. When I had finished with most things, I changed out of my clothes that were nasty from my morning walk and put on clothes for the day.
• Then I realized that Bentley was already down stairs, and since I really needed to take her on a walk, I left with her. By that time, it was pretty warm outside so we just made it a half of a mile before I decided to come in since I didn't want to change clothes again-after all, I'm the one doing the laundry. Plus, she isn't the greatest dog to walk lately-I have slacked on taking her on a walk, and she has forgotten any skills that she has.
• I worked on scheduling one more test for Anderson where he can possibly earn credit for a science class. This took a bit, and Robby eventually had to help, but the test is scheduled for next Friday. Then it was time for me to leave to take Campbell to eat and shop with some friends. 
• She had a big day-lunch at Layne's, shopping at Target and Home Goods, and even drinks at Sonic. Her friend brought her home which was also super nice. As I was on my way home from dropping her off, Reagan asked if I would want to go dorm room shopping with her. Within 10 minutes, we were leaving for that adventure.
• Keaton came along too, and we started at Home Goods where we bought a mirror for her desk. Then we went to Goodwill, At Home, and Hobby Lobby where we had no luck. Finally, we were successful at Target where she bought 2 pillows, a hand towel, and a pretty. 
• She has a pretty long list of things that she needs-tv, tv stand, coffee table, big mirror, sheets, rug, shelf-but by the end of the day the tv and coffee table were all bought by roommates. Hopefully, we can buy one or two more things in the next day or so since we are running out of time. 
• When we came home, Annie was over playing. We were home for a bit, and then we left to go and eat at Texas Roadhouse with Keaton and Campbell. There was a quick trip to Walmart on the way home, but pretty much as soon as we did get home, those girls went to town on cleaning out their room. Currently, they have 4 trash bags of clothes to get rid of. Hopefully, they will keep cleaning and organizing because they still have a long ways to go!
• Reagan left to go and eat supper with another friend who is leaving for college tomorrow. She had one leave today and another leaves tomorrow. I think that she is ready to get back, but she has had a fun summer, and will miss some of her friends from here.