- This morning Robby mentioned to me that I was ahead of my normal schedule. I was still about 5 minutes behind where I should have been, but I still was ahead of my normal. He even stirred and went on my morning walk with me. Two things: It was certainly nice to have the company plus he scared the neighborhood dog away so she didn't have to follow me on the whole walk.
- After I finished, Robby kept going but I had school to get started on. Tuesdays might just be one of my favorite days becuase the bigs are gone, and school seems to go pretty smoothly. I do like Wednesdays too, but lately the boys have been acting a fool on Wednesdays-so I am planning now how I can prevent that tomorrow (Anderson and Graham talk, laugh and have a big time, while Whitman is so distracted that he can not accomplish a thing.)
- Reagan, Anderson and Graham had school at church today. Reagan and Anderson's computer science class went to see the church's server room. Graham had a test today that he is pretty sure that he aced.
- I picked the boys up since they are done way before Reagan. I had to run to the library, and then we made it on to Subway. September Subway Sandwich Count: 18. The boys were happy to split something today. Graham has had more than anyone else, so I told them if they couldn't find something to share, then Anderson would get it. Graham was super accomadating then and said he didn't mind whatever Anderson picked.
- Campbell, Keaton and even Whitman are working hard to accomplish two weeks of school. I think that Keaton will end up having the most done, but Whitman is getting there. Whatever we do this week is just one less thing to do on our Maumelle Park week.
- Around 5, Reagan and Anderson left to go to Raymar. Anderson painted the fields while Reagan organized the storage shed. I am sure the fields are done well, but there was a huge difference in the before and after of the shed.
- While they were gone, Robby and I walked Bentley with the WIlsons and Annie. We walked for about 2 miles before rushing home to start on supper. We made some quesadillas with our huge tortillas. Then we all settled around the kitchen table for a bit to eat supper.
- Next up was showers for quite a few folks around here. There have been at least 2 basketball games today so showers were quite the necessity.
September 20, 2022
September 19, 2022
- I let my alarm clock go off a little bit too long this morning, but I did finish my chores and make it back from my walk by 8:30 which is the time we are to start working together, so that was good. However, I then still had to wake up everyone except for Keaton, who I woke up before I left.
- She was anxious to get started on her school work because this week, my 3 littles are doing 2 weeks of work. We are going to be at Maumelle Park next week so I would prefer not to have to do too much there. That means that extra work is happening around here.
- Oddly enough though Campbell and Keaton have just about finished a whole extra week of school today. I suggested that we should possibly do more if they can do an extra week in one day. However, I know that they still have a good bit since they seem to save the hardest things for last.
- Whitman isn't as motivated as his sisters. However, he is motivated by me so he has also done a few extra things. I think that he has finished 12 extra things today plus his regular school-this is an amazing accomplishment for him. I probably could have even had him do a few other things, but I didn't want to push it!
- The big 3 gave speeches to me this morning. It was a bit comical that both boys talked about how to make eggs. Then they started on their school work-Reagan had an essay to turn in and then she went right to work.
- At 1 she feed Annie, but she did get a few extra minutes at home today before having to go to work so she knocked out some more school work. She is doing so super in her college class and enjoying her work right now.
- Anderson spent most of his day in the Lego nook. He has sold a few pieces on ebay and have a few more to sell. He is also organizing it, and possibly he is finding a few more things that he is going to sell Whatever he is doing up there, he has stayed busy all day long only stopping to play basketball and eat supper.
- Tonight for supper we had chicken-we weren't big fans of it. It was fried chicken from a bag. We had bought the wrong thing, and really we aren't really work for our food type people-meaning things with bones are not our favorites.
- Robby and I did make 3 pans of manicotti to eat later this week and to freeze so that took a good deal of the evening. So we have just now settled into our chairs to relax for the rest of the evening.
September 18, 2022
- This was a two bus Sunday-Keaton had to go to church early to do worship care plus we needed an early bus to come home to get a bit of a head start on lunch.
- Keaton and Whitman's Sunday school class is all about it this year-They have homework to do each week plus they even have life groups once a month. In addition to all of this, she was asked to help with worship care today.
- She loved it and of course was great at it. She always begs me to ask if she can go with me, but she much more enjoyed going with her cool little teacher and two of her friends.
- After church, we celebrated all of the September birthday's at our house-Reagan, Keaton and Robby. My folks and Jason contributed to Robby's griddle for his birthday so he treated them to a Sunday lunch on the griddle.
- We had giant quesadillas due to a Sam's order mix up along with beans and rice. Plus we did make tostados. Nonna brought cake for everyone so we had ourselves a super big meal. After eating, all of the birthday people opened their presents.
- It wasn't too much longer until my people started leaving the house:
- Reagan left to go play kickball with the 11th and 12th graders from church
- Campbell and Graham left for Rock Creek with Brett to play football before The U
- Keaton and Whitman left with Candice to church for their life group
- Anderson left with Robby for The U (he didn't want to play football early)
- I should have written out a flow chart for the evening. I can see why another car will be needed very soon around here. These people are busy (which is a wonderful thing). And we love that they are busy with church things.
- Everyone had a good time at their events-and we all met back up at the Wilson's house for supper. Reagan just came briefly to drop off Keaton and Whitman, but she did eat herself some fried rice before heading home to do math.
- The rest of us stayed a little bit later, but did eventually come home so we could climb into our beds. Monday begins tomorrow, and this is going to be a busy week...but really, aren't they all?
September 17, 2022
- I think that Saturday may be on of the favorite days around here. Maybe not so much my favorite day, but I think that Reagan, Keaton and Anderson really do enjoy them. I left first this morning with Anderson and Keaton. He had to be there early to set the fields up while Keaton just wanted to go along for the ride.
- We had time to run one quick errand after dropping Anderson off. Then we sat in the car for a bit before setting up the concession stand. Robby brought the next bus with Reagan and Campbell. They made a stop or two before arriving-Starbucks and ChickFilA
- Reagan enjoys being out at the fields, Campbell enjoyed all of the action today, Keaton loves working in the concession stand while I think that Anderson does like working and reffing the games.
- Football is over at a decent time so we still did feel like we had some of the afternoon at home. I helped Graham with one of his school things-somehow he forgot to do much of any school at all on Friday. I'm not too sure how that happened, but he is now caught up. Anderson still owes me one thing from last week though.
- After working wtih him, I did manage to take a nap this afternoon for a little bit. Then I woke up and did some quilting-its happening, but it is taking me forever. Again, I am in no way a quilter and hopefully, Keaton will never show this quilt to anyone that can sew!
- Soon I was leaving with Reagan for her soccer game. Today's game was in Greenbriar. Last year the referees called all of the calls for our team, and their people were mad. This year, the refs switched and called all of the calls for their team, and our people were mad. Ha! It did make it an intereting game for sure.
- Reagan's team did lose 1-2, but But Reagan really enjoys playing, and the weather tonight was perfect for watching a soccer game. I even had to wear my jacket. On the way home, she wanted Subway, but since it was closed, we ended up buying a subway like sandwich from Walmart on the way home. (Not sure but I do think that Robby did get his September Subway Sandwich today which would bring the count up to 16.)
- While we were gone, Robby and the kids went to the Wilsons to eat their leftover party food and watch the ballgame. They watched the whole game over there before coming home. Whitman, like always, did ask if they could have ice cream when they came home even though they had already had dessert. That boy asks us about snacks every 10-15 minutes-I think that he sets a timer to remind him to ask us.
- Most people have had showers, and everyone but Reagan is in bed-she is heating up her sandwich (its nearly 11). I did have a biscuit with jelly on it-I had made myself two, but I guess Bentley thought that I was holding her treat as I was talking, and she gobbled it up. I took that as a sign that one biscuit was enough.
September 16, 2022
- I knew that I didn't have a ton of free time today, so I was wide awake pretty early this morning. There was really no reason for me to wake up at 6 this morning, but I sure couldn't go back to sleep. I stayed in bed-I guess when I woke up this morning, Robby had just went back to sleep. He was awake trying to figure out if all of the balloons would fit in the car.
- Keaton, Campbell and I went to Walmart today. I got my hair cut while the two girls ran around the store (with my phone) and marked off everything on the list. Of course when I was finished, they were still shopping so I had to just wait on them to come and find me since I didn't have a phone.
- From there we went to the UPS store, a return and Kohls, Academy, Dollar Tree, and then to Subway to pick up the September Subway Sandwich Count: 15. Those two girls could barely decide that kind of sandwich that they wanted this afternoon.
- When we did get home, the house had been turned into party central. Tony had been by and dropped off a few things. Keaton and Campbell went to work on preparing all of the table decorations for Shannon's surprise party later in the day.
- Soon Tony showed back up with his folks, and we went to town working. Corn dip, fruit was sliced, sandwiches and meat/cheese roll ups were all made. This didn't take much time at all with lots of help.
- And before too long, the house was emptied of food and people leaving just me at the house. I read my book some, and I just about had a panic attack when Shannon called me on the phone. She was just confirming what the boys were wearing, but I was a bit afraid that she was just backing out of going tonight.
- Meanwhile, Robby and the kids were helping set up the party place. Tony had a crew of folks helping, and Robby said that set up went super fast.
- It was my job to get her to the party without her having too much of an idea that we really weren't going to a steak mystery shop. I think that we were successful at that since she really had no idea at all.
- After Shannon was adequately surprised, there was lots of food, a video and a perfect little evening. The night was lots of fun: all of Tony's hard work paid off and Shannon enjoyed her party. We sure did.
- After making it home, the kids headed upstairs while we picked up some. Tomorrow is football in the morning and soccer in the evening so it will be a busy day!
September 15, 2022
- So Thursdays have always been one of my favorite days for sure. Today was a pretty good one. There was school work to be done-lots of it with still some more to do tomorrow.
- I did pull out school for next week, and Campbel will finish one of her tasks for the year. Right now I can't even remember what it is, but that is super good since with her extra time she will start doing a bit more on something else.
- After school, I did some quilting. And let's just say, I am not a quilter. It is going fine so far, but it is just hard. The quilt is heavy and bulky to deal with plus it does take forever. My goal had been 3 lines on it a day; however, I have now decided that 2 is just fine. I don't usually get hot at home, but when I am dealing with that quilt and that sewing machine, I get so hot every single day.
- I did a bit of shirt shopping on the internet this afternoon along with some verse writing out for Keaton and Whitman's school.
- Robby spent some time mowing, and Campbell helped as well. She drove the tractor as he picked up some sticks. She was super proud of being asked to help.
- I decided to make Nonna's biscuit recipe (which is just a mix-I'm not sharing any family secrets becuse she would tell you the same.) As I made that, I also made some gravy. Robby decided that he wanted to play on the grill too so he made pancakes, little omelets and sausage. So between the two of us, we had ourselves a feast.
- Before supper all of the kids except for Reagan had played basketball so the showers were going strong tonight. I have my book, my blanket and my water (still too warm from quilting for hot chocolate) so I might just settle in for the evening.
September 14, 2022
- Whitman was the first one awake this morning, but Keaton was not too far behind him. Keaton woke up early to start on her school work. She often does most of her school work at night before bed, but then what is left she tries to finish up before the rest of school starts.
- I worked with the big 3 this morning first. Reagan then worked with me on some math. I think that her college algebra class will certainly help with her ACT.
- Before too long, Reagan headed off to work, and Robby headed to get Whitman his first Subway sandwich. September Subway Sandwich Count: 13. Whitman did have a pizza sandwich. I tried a bite, and it was pretty spicy. He liked it though and finished his meal off.
- Soon Robby left with Anderson and Graham to get their hair cut. It was time for the boys for sure. I think that I need to be the next one for a hair cut for sure.
- I had intended to walk on the treadmill today, but I ended up working on the quilt and even doing some Christmas present work. I have a few things that are on my list, but I just don't seem to be marking off at all. Maybe next week or next month,
- We had church this evening. The kids had a scavenger hunt around the church house. It was pretty fun, but we didn't even finish!
- Also ate church tonight, Keaton did tech for us. She went through those slides like a pro. We sang quite a few songs tonight so she was busy the entire time. I think that she certainly enjoyed it.
- After church, Robby was the short order cook for our suppers while I tried to work on the blog. We had quite a few different items for supper, but I think that everyone was satisfied by the end of our meals.
- Next up we had a few minutes of downtime before it was time to start the bedtime routine.
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