- I do believe that I started my birthday celebrations today, and it was a pretty perfect day. Robby and I were still laying in bed this morning when it started to snow. After a while, I figured that it was going to melt soon so I better get up so I could enjoy it.
- When I finished my chores, it was still snowing and Whitman came down the stairs. I asked him if he wanted me to go outside with him for a little bit. We bundled up-not really, he put on a sweatshirt and I put on a hat. We walked around for a little bit with Bentley-she absolutely loved the snow!
- We came back in, and I woke up Graham and then Keaton. I forgot that Keaton could care less about the snow though, and she told me to wake up Campbell. Before too long, they were outside again with Whitman.
- We were nearing 10 by now or possibly later, so I made chocolate chip pancakes for everyone. Whitman and Keaton showed up for the pancakes. Then a bit later Keaton went out with Whitman and Campbell again.
- By this time it started raining, so they were not out long. Later in the day Whitman and Reagan went out again-I believe that Whitman came in soaked. Robby ran to Sams to pick up his medicine so I went with him.
- We also ran by Crumbl cookie because I had a free birthday cookie. Then there was a pizza mystery shop followed by a good coupon at Panda Express that we used. So at 2:30 or 3 we rolled in with pizza, chinese food and a little bit of a cookie (plus library books but that only made me happy).
- I read a little bit, and then Keaton, Whitman, Anderson and I played a game of Catan. It is not my favorite game, but it is shorter than Monopoly so that is a win. Though Keaton was the big winner tonight and Anderson was the big loser which is a change from usual.
- During our game, Robby and Graham made cookies. A bit later Robby went in the kitchen, and said it was like a cafeteria in there-everyone was getting exactly what they wanted for supper. I still haven't decided exactly what I want for supper though!
January 5, 2024
January 4, 2024
- Thursdays are just one of my favorite days for sure. I had to work super hard getting the kids up this morning-I believe that it took me about 5 trips or yells up the stairs before I was sure that Anderson was out of bed.
- I tried to read as many library book as I could this morning, but I am still way behind on my reading of my book today. We did the school thing, and then I worked on pulling school out for the next week. They way the news people keep talking about snow next week, maybe I should have planned us a day off (it's not going to snow when they plan on it, that just usually isn't how it works.)
- This afternoon we ran to Target, Sams, and Walmart to pick up a few things for a birthday present for Keaton's friend. She has worked so hard for making the box for this gift.
- When we finished our shopping, we came home and played Anderson's new card game-Monopoly Deal. Reagan missed out on the game because she had to start back to work for her tutoring job. And the photography studio starts back tomorrow for her and Graham.
- Supper tonight was quesadillas. We all love them, but it does take a long time to make quesadillas even using the stove and two quesadilla makers. Reagan and I even had some guacamole so it was like a fancy meal for us.
- Robby has started a new show tonight, and I sure did sleep through the first episode. I still need to be watching some Hallmark shows though so I can reach my goal this year.
January 3, 2023
- First let me update you on last night's rolls. Campbell was really talking them up, but I just had the feeling like they weren't going to work-and they didn't. They rose a little bit, but overall they were pretty dense and not tasty at all. I will not give up though.
- Today it was even more difficult getting the kids up and out of bed. However, we did it-school went well. Whitman finished before noon, and that is always cause for celebration.
- I did a few things after lunch, but soon I was headed to the ice skating rink with Campbell and her friends. I was the designated mother that was staying. They started ice skating so I went in there-and brrr, it was cold.
- I immediately saw the fireplace, but there was a lady there hogging it all. So I sat down once, but soon realized I needed to get someplace warm. I figured that since heat rises, I needed to get someplace high-so I went to the top of the bleachers. It was still cold there.
- I thought about Door Dashing me some hot chocolate from Starbucks, but figured that was silly. I eventually did see the fireplace lady stand up, and I beelined it to that fireplace. And I didn't stand up for the rest of the time that we were there because I sure wasn't loosing my spot.
- My backside was rather warm when it was time to leave, but I honestly don't think that I can feel my toes yet! Campbell had fun, and that's all that matters though.
- Back at home, Robby left to go and pick up supper-he had a mystery shop. Anderson and Graham left for basketball practice. While I waited on Robby to come back with supper, I walked on the treadmill for a little bit trying to warm up.
- We then ate supper, and now I am sitting shivering on the couch. Keaton is working on a birthday present for a friend, Reagan is upstairs surfing on her computer, Campbell is in the bonus room playing on an old xbox, Whitman is watching his ipad in the living room with us, and Anderson and Graham have abut 20 minute left of practice. And I'm trying to figure out if I need to drink some hot chocolate or take a hot shower to warm myself up!
January 3, 2024
- I was a little stressed last night about how smoothly today was going to go. Thankfully, everything went well-there were no tears or gnashing of teeth. We all survived, and everyone was pretty flexible with all of their new school things happening.
- I woke up before everyone else and started making a bit of noise in hopes that the kids would wake up-of course that didn't happen. I only had to go upstairs 3 different times to make sure that they were out of bed.
- I read with the little 3 while the big boys worked. Reagan isn't doing any classes at home this semester so she hasn't started school yet. And please don't be surprised to learn that Reagan was still in the bed as the rest of us did school work.
- I believe that everyone was finished with their school work by noon this morning. I did have to do spelling with Whitman after lunch, but that was fine. Campbell eventually found a friend's house to go to so I took her over there.
- Then I met Robby to fill up the car with gas. Afterwards, I ran into Kroger to pick up a few things. And once at home, I took Bentley on a little walk-when she saw the house, I think that she tried to pull me on to make her walk longer.
- Robby picked up a bit of supper, but then we also made some orange chicken to supplement. Whitman and I did some baking as well. We tried to make Texas Road House Rolls-they are rising the second time right now so I am not sure exactly how well they are going to turn out. I'm crossing my fingers!
January 1, 2024
- Since we were up pretty late last night, we also slept pretty late this morning. We did manage to get the basic chores done before leaving the house this morning to go to Grannymom's house.
- Reagan met us there after spending the night at her friend's house. Then it was time for lunch-we had hog jowl and black eye peas for good luck this next year.
- After lunch, we dug into Grandpa's new game-Wheel of Fortune. Pretty much everyone played in group. Keaton was the banker while I was the host, and it was a pretty complicated but fun game.
- When we finished, we headed in both cars to to get gas, but Robby decided that Bryant gas is still cheaper so we will do that later this week.
- We came home, and Robby and I had ourselves a nap. I think that we have gotten into a bad habit this last week-or maybe it is a wonderful habit, but there won't be time for a nap tomorrow though.
- At 4, Robby and I went to the Wilson's house to watch a football game and munch on some things. Keaton was going to make orange chicken here but couldn't find any (there was some, but she just didn't see it). Instead she made chocolate chip cookies which were delicious.
- The kids are all soaking in their last little bit of device time-tomorrow is going to come early and is going to be tough!
Dennie Family Resolutions 2024
Once again I am keeping track of our New Year's Resolutions all while knowing that we will probably not achieve most of them! Here are our plans for 2024:
Robby:
Eat at 5 new restaurants
Go to 5 new state parks
Tara:
Read 100 books
Watch 50 Hallmark movies
Walk 12 different trails
Reagan:
Earn a few scholarships
Spend more money
Anderson:
Work more (He didn't participate so I helped make this one for him.)
Graham:
Lift weights 3 times a week
Dunk
Campbell:
Drive more
Go to Top Golf
Keaton:
Go on a cruise
Whitman:
Improve at spelling
Spend an hour outside each week (again, he was a non participator so this is what I made up for him)
And for kicks, here are last year's resolutions with how we did:
Robby:
-Camp 75 nights (so I think that we got really close, but I'm not exactly sure-my journal that keeps up with how many nights have been spent in the camper is in the camper, and it is cold out there!)
Tara:
-Watch 100 Hallmark movies (I watched 60)
-Read 50 books (I read 133)
-Take the kids to Defy 100 times (We went 91 time)
Reagan:
-Improve her ACT score (She went up 2 points)
Anderson:
-Become more confident while driving (He goes where he wants now-probably because last February we left, and he had to get around!)
Graham:
-Get his driver's license (He did)
Campbell
-Get her driving permit (She did)
Keaton
-Get another dog (No plans to do this)
-Fly on a plane somewhere (Not this year)
Whitman
-Do a good trick at Defy (He did manage this)
December 31, 2023-New Year's Eve
- We started this morning off with church. It was later than usual so that was nice to not have to hurry. Campbell worked in the nursery, and Keaton sat with a friend, but it has been nice the last two weeks having most of the kids sitting with us again.
- After church, Whitman asked me if he could go to the car. I said sure and off he went. I was busy talking and didn't think anything about it until a bit later. Anderson then told me that Reagan and Graham tried to follow Whitman because he just walked off. I told him that he was going to the car, but Anderson said he didn't go towards the door we came in.
- I figured Whitman would figure it out, but then Reagan came in saying that they thought he was trying to go to Sunday school, but they never saw him. I think that we were all a little relieved to see him in the car!
- Robby and I heated up pasta for lunch-of course this took us over an hour, but no one really complained about the wait. So it was about 2 when we were eating our Sunday lunch which was probably good since we all did eat supper late.
- Reagan went to Kennedy's this evening to ring in the New Year. Anderson and Graham went to Rock Creek, and then they met up with the rest of us at the Craft's house to celebrate the last day of the year.
- The kids played outside most of the time. The big boys came to the Crafts to eat and then after a bit they headed home. Whitman was happy to catch a ride back to the house with them. We stayed and rang in the New Year and then quickly headed home!
- I feel like I should be productive tomorrow, but maybe I'll make it one last holiday.
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