- Today was a little bit different-Anderson left very early to start his finals. He had two this morning and ended up with Bs in both of his classes. He wasn't greatly pleased with this, but I thought it was great.
- I left next to go and work at church for Mother's Day Out. They had asked if Reagan could do it yesterday, but I said that I could help so I did that this morning. It wasn't bad at all, and surprisingly, those babies slept for over an hour of the day.
- Reagan left for her final a little bit after I did. Then she came home for a bit before heading to work which was about the time that I made it home.
- Meanwhile, Keaton and Campbell went to Nonna's house to help her set out her Snow Village houses. They even did a bit of shopping for a little bit, and Keaton found some gift for her friends.
- I ran and picked them up when they were finished working. Then it was back home for a little bit before we all left to go to Defy for a little bit this evening. Reagan was on her way home from work so she didn't go, but we don't have many more times to go to Defy until our season pass is up.
- We picked up some supper on the way home. Everyone ate and then we gathered to do our Christmas things. After we did this, Campbell, Keaton, and Reagan are all painting in the kitchen. Unfortunately, they are not painting my walls which desperately need painting-Reagan is working on her final and the girls are painting a paint by number that they bought today.
- Robby and I have just settled on the couch-I am busy looking at school things for next fall!
December 7, 2023
December 6, 2023
- Since we didn't start school until 9 this morning, I was rolling through my list of things to do. I never mark off everything on my list each day, but some day I do hope to do so. However, it is nice to be able to accomplish most things before 9.
- Then we started on school-so many books to read and so, so little time. Tomorrow I'll be gone in the morning, and I really wanted to read tonight to everyone, but I just have no motivation to get off of this couch-that might be because of those two Hallmark movies that I did watch last night.
- Robby actually bought the Hallmark movie app thing right now so I have 2 months to watch as many as I can-and I am up for the challenge. Though I don't think I am up for watching one tonight.
- Even Whitman finished his school work early-I really could probably give him any amount of school and call it Christmas school, and he would be happy...as long as I give him a break before we start to do spelling. That is what truly makes him happy-a break before he has to do spelling. It is truly the little things in life.
- After school work, I even walked on the treadmill. Well, I actually did that this afternoon. After school, I really sat down and finished my book. Robby was at work in Conway so it was a bit quieter around here-not that he makes that much of a racket, but it did seem quieter. Reagan and Graham were at work as well, but again they don't cause too many problems.
- When Reagan came home from work, she was home for just a few minutes before she left again to go to church to lead her dgroup. The rest of us left a little bit later because they fed the workers and their families supper tonight.
- We all ate, and then Robby and I went to our spot to help check people in-and that is where we stayed all night long. It was kind of happening in the hallway tonight so there was lots of people to visit with.
- Anderson went to ChickFilA for a little bit after church and is almost home, and I am not cuddled up with my blanket trying to decide if I should get up for hot chocolate or if I will just warm up without drinking anything warm.
December 5, 2023
- Reagan and Graham left the house at 6:45 for their Bible study this morning. When they came back home, I talked to them briefly, and then they both went upstairs and took a nap. Anderson left for school today-he just went to one class and skipped the other while Reagan just skipped all of hers. (I maybe skipped about 3 classes my entire life, and my kids have skipped more than that in the last two weeks. Actually, it is good for Reagan to relax a little bit, and honestly, it is probably good for Anderson to as well.)
- I read with Campbell, Keaton, and Whitman this morning. I have 48 books checked out which overwhelms me a bit. There was a time when we had nearly 100 books checked out at all times, but now 50 is a lot. I am trying to finish all of our library books before Christmas, but I have about 10 books on hold for me to read just in case it snows, and I can't get to the library.
- After school today, I went shopping with Campbell and Keaton. Campbell needs quite a few Christmas presents, but unfortunately, we were only able to find one thing. We did find something for Whitman though too and half of a gift for me. Still I was a bit bummed-I couldn't find what I was looking for and Kroger was out of brown sugar. We did get to very briefly walk around Barnes and Noble. By that stop though (store 6), Campbell was fading so we hurried on our way.
- Once at home, I organized some gifts and then started on supper. Tonight we had our street tacos and all of the fixings. Plus we did our Advent along with the Christmas ornament and Santa pulling after we ate.
- Robby and I were going to watch a movie tonight that we thought was out, but it was not so we tried another movie which was also not out, so after a bit of sports we turned a Hallmark movie. Hopefully, we will have time for two!
December 4, 2023
- This was the first day of Christmas school around here, and it was no surprise to me that my school work time still lasted until almost noon. I did finish earlier than usual though so I was pleased. Whitman was the one who was the most pleased because he was finished with his school work a lot earlier than usual.
- Reagan and Graham went to work this afternoon, and the rest of us went to Defy for a little bit. Well, I did leave Anderson at home-his ankle is improving so I didn't want to risk it, but he really needs to be studying for his finals too.
- When we came back home, I worked on a few things from my list. Then I really intended to go outside and take Bentley on a walk, but it was so chilly out there that I just curled up on the couch while Keaton made some chocolate chip cookies.
- She finished with the cookies, and I put the homemade lasagna in the oven-actually, it wasn't homemade. I told Robby that I would like to make homemade lasagna but it is a bit of work and not really cheap either. There are a lot of things I would like to learn how to make, but I am not sure if you can teach an old dog new tricks!
- Reagan went to Bible study tonight so she missed our supper, but she was eating out too so she didn't mind. We even did our Christmas things without her-Robby suggested waiting, but the kids didn't want to at all.
- Now, Robby is watching basketball on tv, but I am not too sure if the boys are because they are fairly quite upstairs. I am currently reading two different books so I plan to read a little bit of each one tonight and possibly get me some hot chocolate or some ice cream-I don't know which!
December 3, 2023
- This morning was church morning so as Robby took his shower, I made the first pass trying to wake up the kids. I really didn't do too well since Graham was the only one who left his bed on my round. Since I didn't have any alarm clock problems today, I was able to do the laundry and the dishes before we went to church
- We did the church thing this morning and then headed to Grannymom's house for Sunday lunch and to celebrate Dana's birthday. We had taco salad which is one of my favorites plus some s'mores cupcakes.
- When we came home, we had a little bit of time before Graham, Campbell, and Keaton went to Rock Creek to help with their children's Christmas event. Anderson took them there and soon Reagan was headed out to babysit with Alyssa.
- I worked on cleaning the camper, but then I left with Whitman. We first stopped at Rock Creek to enjoy their Christmas at the Creek. It was pretty impressive, and Whitman had a good time-he was a fan of the pizza and of the karaoke. I was shocked when he said that he wanted to karaoke, and he got himself right up on that stage and sang a song.
- After we saw all of the sights, we went to Walmart for him to finish his gift for his person. He was so pleased with everything that we bought-sometimes he is just my favorite! We then picked up the helpers from Rock Creek and went to the Wilson's for supper.
- The kids stayed for a bit and then headed home. Robby and I stayed until 10, and then I had to come home and help Reagan review her history. Now it is bedtime for the crew!
December 2, 2023-The Cowboys for Christmas!
Robby and I woke up a bit later than we had planned, but we were still pulling out around 8:30. Robby even had to air up the minivan tire before we left this morning so that slowed him down a bit as well.
We didn't have any traffic going through Dallas, so we were rolling into Buccees fairly early. I whispered to Keaton to ask if she wanted to go in or if she wanted a drink, and she was awake. Whitman was quick to throw his head down off of the top to tell me that he would like a drink. Graham was still half way asleep and did not want a drink.
When we were in Bucess, there was at least two buses full of army men on their way somewhere. Robby had to watch me closely because I just wanted to stand by the register and buy all of them their food. And of course when we went to check out their were no army men nearby to buy anything for.
Then we just zoomed right on home with our next stop being Kroger in Little Rock. The kids were kind of up and Robby listened to a football game while I reached the end of the internet a few times on my phone. We filled up at Kroger and then drove on home.
At home we unloaded the camper-so far I have only left one thing in there which I had to go out and get just now. Usually there is always something that we leave inside that we have to go out that night and fetch.
It didn't take too long to unload everything. The kids all grabbed their things and one other load for me. Then Robby and I just took our time unloading everything else. While we unloaded, I caught up with all of the people here.
Reagan not only worked late last night, but she also worked early this morning with Santa as well. And yes, she did take her picture with Santa which delighted me. Anderson caught up on some school work, played xbox all morning and even baked brownies while we were gone. Campbell said that she didn't leave the couch the entire time that we were gone to which Anderson agreed.
After unloading, Robby and I made it to the couch where we stayed until a football game was over. Then we went to pick up pizzas-and yes, we stopped at 3 different pizza places to get our supper. When everyone had eaten we started our Christmas traditions-pulling the Santa bricks, picking a Christmas tree ornament and reading our Advent devotional.
When I pulled out the Advent devotional, Robby and Graham both said, "Didn't we do that last year?" Those little heathens! Now we are back on the couch watching football!
December 1, 2023-The Cowboys for Christmas!
We slept in a little bit this morning, and then we headed to downtown Dallas for our lunch. We joined the line at Pecan Lodge BBQ-the line was fairly long, but we didn't wait more than 30 minutes. It was definitely a happening place.
Graham had a sandwich, Robby and I split a sandwich and bbq nachos, and Keaton and Whitman had mac and cheese. Now, it was all very good, but we barely touched the bbq nachos. We didn't think that the chips would keep though they were delicious chips, but we did bring home the bbq that was on top of the nachos. We brought home enough bbq for someone to have at least 2 sandwiches later.
After our bbq, we opted to not go to Ikea and instead went to a huge Christmas decorators warehouse. It was something to see-especially to see everyone buying up all of the Christmas items. Keaton and Whitman decided that they needed to have their photo taken at every photo worthy spot so that kept us busy while walking through the store.
After that, we drove back to the campground. We had some down time, and I even had a nap while Keaton and Whitman went to the jumpy thing for a little bit. Then the boys opted to stay in the camper while we left with Keaton for Target and Walmart. She was really looking for a chocolate advent calendar which we did not find. However, I did find a few things for Christmas stockings.
On our way home, we stopped at the Krispy Kreme right across from the campground to pick up a few doughnuts. We didn't really intend for them to be supper, but they ended up being our supper which was perfectly find. We we save tonight's meal for tomorrow or another day at home.
Tonight we munched on the doughnuts while Graham watched basketball. Keaton and I played the other half of the game that we started last night. Now Robby and I are trying to watch our tv show, but so far he hasn't had any luck since he has been working on getting it started since I started typing this blog!
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