- I try to be positive on Mondays, but man, some Mondays are just hard. I did wake up a bit early so that did help things-well, I didn't get out of bed early so that probably actually didn't really help!
- After waking everyone up, we did our morning reading together. The kids do seem interested in one of our books that I am reading, and I love that book. Actually, I have a book similar coming from the library to read myself that is from the same time period, and I can't wait.
- I started working with everyone individually today but did stop when I finally saw Reagan's act scores come through. I think she did decent for her very first standardized test. She did get what she needed on the english subtest, but not in math or reading. We will start studying for the accuplacer test soon-probably tomorrow. I think that she might have been a bit bummed about her scores especially since she had a friend trying to get a 32 while she is just trying to get a 20.
- I worked all morning and was surprised to realize that it was already 1:30 when I stopped. I think that is why I dread Mondays so-there is lots of work to be done, and it usually takes a while.
- Tuesdays are a bit easier since Reagan and Anderson are gone. I am not sure why that makes things easier since they are relatively easy. Tomorrow won't be too much easier since Whitman didn't do much today, we have to leave early in the afternoon, and then when I do come home Reagan and Anderson will still have work to do. But we will worry about tomorrow when tomorrow comes.
- Campbell did have a wire come off of her bracket last night, so I did call the orthodontist. They had an appointment for us at noon, so thankfully Robby was able to take her there. She said that the appointment lasted 7 only minutes.
- Anderson needed to drive some today since his test is Friday. He took me to the library which has become our standard route. I probably should have taken him a bit further, but he wanted to go to the library so he could spend a gift card at McDonalds. He bought himself and Graham oreo mcflurries. They were crazy expensive which he was not expecting (nor was I), and they were not even mixed up well, It was a bit of a disappointment.
- When we did come home, we played a bit more of our Monopoly game. Whitman and I are now out of the game. Graham is just a few turns away from also being out of the game. Campbell has loads of money and will probably be the winner, but Keaton and Anderson are trying to hold on.
- After we played, the boys all left with Robby for a dinner at church. While they were gone, I walked on the treadmill. Then I made tostados for the girls' supper. I barely made enough, but I think that everyone left full.
- Campbell is making us brownies right now while Reagan is practicing the keyboard upstairs. Keaton is on the phone with her friend (well, I guess I should say on MY phone with her friend). I expect that the boys will be home any minute now.
February 28, 2022
February 27, 2022
- For this Sunday morning we were not too rushed. I did find out about 10 minutes before we left that Anderson was still in his bed. He did quickly get up with me and Graham hollering at him. I am not exactly sure who all I should have been frustrated with-Anderson for not getting up? Graham for not waking his brother up? Or me for not making sure that he was already awake? Either way, he was dressed in plenty of time and woke up in a decent enough mood.
- We had church and then Sunday school. I taught my sweet little first graders-they are just an easy group that I think that I will miss next year. We are thinking about not teaching next year-it will be quite a change, but a break is good. I heard someone say that if people step back and not volunteer, other people will stand up and fill those spots. I'm not too sure if I believe that to be true, but we plan on missing a few more Sundays next fall and spring.
- We came home after church and all had leftovers. And more accurately, I could probably say that we all had different leftovers-well, the boys and Campbell all had pizza, Reagan had corn, Keaton had a corn dog, Robby had hot dogs, and I had fried rice and chicken. It was all good, but took what seemed like forever to heat up.
- And speaking of heating up, we now have our microwave functioning again. Robby had ordered a part that he hoped was broken. That wasn't the broken part, but he was able to find a work around-so hopefully the microwave door will continue to open and close (but we don't have too high of hopes.)
- After cleaning up lunch and the repair job, we did take our Sunday afternoon nap. It was a wonderful nap-though every time I would wake up a bit, I had a ton of text to answer. I hoped that I wrote things that were coherant.
- This evening Reagan dropped Graham off at his lifegroup. Then she dropped Anderson off at his lifegroup, and then she drove to her lifegroup. Meanwhile, I took Campbell to Rock Creek for church. Shortly after I returned home, Robby headed out to pick up Graham and Anderson. At the same time, I took Keaton and Whitman with me to pick up Campbell. Reagan headed home shortly afterwards but dropped Noah at his house before coming to the Wilson's house where we had all met up for supper.
- Shannon had cheese dip, hot dogs and strawberry shortcake for supper. It was all super yummy or we were super hungry. Either way, the strawberry shortcake was a bit hit with my crew. After eating, we stayed and chatted. The kids stayed for a bit but eventually headed back home.
- Currently, the boys are playing xbox with people, Campbell and Keaton are probably chatting with friends on their devices, Whitman is playing his ipad and Reagan is probably on her phone. They are going to be a very disappointed crew in a few minutes when I tell them that it is bedtime.
February 26, 2022
- After our three movies and my hot chocolate last night, I slept well last night. Bentley was definitely the first one awake today. Whitman was the first kid awake today.
- Robby cut his hair and did his treadmill time as I folded my clothes and unloaded the dishwasher. I eventually started cleaning my school room desk. I always try to clean the entire school room and closet when summer comes-maybe I am getting a bit anxious for summer.
- Robby and I went to Sams and Walmart today. We enjoyed walking around the store-I even found a deal on hot chocolate. Also we even bought some ramen too for the kids. Ramen is a hot commodity around here. The kids love it-like it usually is a Christmas stocking/present treat. We now have plenty of ramen-probably enough to last all year long.
- I guess the next event was lunch-hot dogs and tater tots during the Hogs game. Keaton made her peanut butter cookies at half time. And yes, I did sleep a good bit during the game-it is difficult to sleep well with everyone cheering.
- During the last few minutes of the game, it was very loud in our house. Poor Graham does quite a bit of pacing-even the last few seconds he continued to pace. It is comical to watch for sure.
- As soon as the game was over, we picked up and headed to Anderson's last basketball game. His team is just so much shorter than the others teams. They did okay today despite another loss. Anderson did make a three so that was fun for us.
- There aren't a lot of people that come and watch the big kids' basketball games. And the crowd doesn't really get too involved either...except when Anderson scores. Then his cheering section gets a bit rowdy-he would say that we get embarrassingly rowdy.
- On the way home we did stop for a celebratory ChickFilA milkshake for Anderson, a cookie for Keaton who was the only Dennie kids that went with us, and a milkshake for Robby and I to split. We also picked up pizza for tonight's supper.
- Once we were home, everyone ate early-Campbell has a friend over tonight, so she is having a blast. Actually, they have been pretty quiet for sure. I haven't seen much of them at all-just to eat.
- Robby is currently snoozing in his chair, some folks have had their showers, some have not yet and I'm watching my first movie for the night.
February 25, 2022
- I woke up this morning and got straight to work. After a little bit, I decided that my people should start waking up too. I am not too sure that was exactly nice of me since most of them didn't have school today. However, I didn't think that they should sleep all day....
- and I was quickly marking things off of my list and needed them awake so I could continue working on my list. I had Bible study with Campbell, Keaton and Whitman to do. Plus Anderson had a good bit of school work to do.
- After waking all of them up enough to start their days, I was able to mark those things off of the list. I told Anderson that he was driving me to the store, so he opted to do that sooner rather than later.
- Of course Campbell and Keaton wanted to go with us. So we ran through the store grabbing things we needed. We were making good time until we made it to the clearance aisle then our speed lowed down dramatically.
- Anderson even found something to spend some of his Christmas gift card on. Campbell found a stocking stuffer for her and Bentley. Plus we also scored some dog treats for a buck. I love a good sale.
- We did eventually make it home. I did my normal hour of stalling before finally getting on the treadmill. The only reason that I do walk on the treadmill is so I can not feel guilty about watching a movie. I sure am not walking on that treadmill for weight loss because that sure isn't happening.
- This afternoon Graham and Anderson were wrestling in my bedroom. I am not sure if Bentley was fussing at them or if she was trying to join in, but she barked and barked at those two boys. Every few months, Anderson and Graham start wrestling quite often-I urge them to take it outside or upstairs, and after a few days they will stop wrestling for a while.
- Tonight we celebrated Grannymom's birthday. Dana had a delicious meal for everyone-warm slidders, deviled eggs, potato salad and baked beans. We ate, visited, watched Grannymom open her gifts and had a perfect evening.
- When we came home, everyone gravitated to their devices. Robby and I watched a movie. Currently, I am debating getting hot chocolate for myself.
February 24, 2022
- Today was still a school day around here even though there was some ice on the ground plus it seemed that all of my kids' friends were online all day long. Campbell spent a good deal of time on facetime or whatever with her people. Graham and Anderson spent a bit of time on their xboxs with lots of people.
- This made my people want to zoom through their school work-that was fine except Anderson had his zoom classes which he had to go to. Luckily for him, one of his teachers didn't zoom very long.
- Whitman was certainly somewhere else today-he took a good long time to finish anything today. He can make me a bit crazy for sure. Thankfully, he eventually finished his work-I did let him skip one thing though (I'm a bit of a softee-or maybe I am just tired!)
- Reagan had 3 zoom classes but she was only able to get on two of them. That was fine her missing one so maybe she had time to accomplish a few other things. Or maybe not. I do know that she does spend a lot of time on the keyboard upstairs or the piano down here.
- I eventually found time to walk on the treadmill. I did stall as long as I could-after I had done everything that I could think of, I did finally go upstairs to walk.
- Afterwards, people were clamoring to play some more of our Monopoly game. Whitman and I are hanging in there and are not broke yet. This game is being played for the Dennie family trophy.
- Years ago, I made a trophy to pass around after winning a game. However, at one point Whitman won it, and we just stopped passing it around. I don't think anyone wanted to take it away from baby Whitman. None of us think that Whitman is such a baby anymore so we are all trying to grab that trophy.
- Soon it was supper time. Robby made chili while I made cornbread waffles. I saw that in a magazine and thought that would be something fun and different. I liked it-some folks did as well.
- After supper, there was of course a few Hallmark movies along with some ice cream!
February 23, 2022
- I didn't sleep well at all last night. This is the second night in a row I have been having crazy dreams. For instance, last night we put Whitman in the trunk of my dad's car since had had fallen asleep during the movies. When they went to start the car to go home, the bottom side of the car fell off.
- The morning started out fairly normal. I was half way through getting ready for Bible study when I saw all of the weather coming our way. That was exciting-I love bleak, dreary, frigid weather like this.
- I tried my hardest to wake everyone up, but I sure didn't do a great job. The three that were going to Bible study with me did get up in decent moods. We hurried on to Bible study this morning since we were only going to be there for a little bit.
- Graham and Campbell had dentist appointments so I left my class early to pick up everyone and meet Robby in the parking lot. I am sure that Whitman was glad that I came early since he was the only one in his class. That meant that he had to answer all of the questions. (I hope that we answered them correctly.)
- By the time we met Robby, it was already starting to sleet. I drove on to the orthodontist hoping that they wouldn't cancel on me. Thankfully, they didn't-though they did shut down pretty soon after we left today.
- Their appointment was pretty long. Campbell was in there for an hour and Graham longer than that. They both received more brackets on their back teeth. Campbell got more than Graham because her top molars are all the way in and his are not (kind of odd since she is 17 months younger)
- I had sat in the chilly car while they were in their appointment-sometimes it would rain, sometimes it would sleet, sometimes it wouldn't do anything, and even for a bit the sleet was so heavy it was like hail.
- I had told them that we wouldn't stop on the way home because we needed to get home safely. Robby said he thought it was fine, so we did stop briefly at Sonic for a snack. The interstate was a bit slow, and I sure that I infuriated the person behind me on Lawson driving slowly home.
- Once at home, I worked with everyone helping them finish their school. Though Anderson and Reagan both had things that we put off until tomorrow because....well, because we were lazy. It took Whitman a good long while to finish his school work even though he just had a few things to do-he spent most of his time just laying in an inflatable tent.
- His tent inflates because of a fan blowing in it. He didn't seem to mind it, but I sure didn't to be in the same room as it-it has just been chilly in this house all day long and a fan is not needed. We would assume that Bentley would be terrified of this large contraption, but she loved it. Whitman had to move it all to my bedroom to get away from Bentley.
- At supper time Graham came down the stairs with his shirt in his mouth. More accurately, I should say this his shirt was stuck in his mouth. That child somehow managed to get his shirt stuck to the new brackets in the back of his mouth-who shoves a shirt down that far in his mouth? Thankfully, I was able to get it out so he could eat and we don't have to go back to the orthodontist today.
- Thankfully the rest of the evening was much less eventful.
February 22, 2022
- I have spent a good bit of my day checking for Reagan's ACT scores to come out. From what I have read, they should have been released last night at midnight. She worked really hard the last few weeks with me doing practice tests. Hopefully, the scores will be in her favor, but we have plenty of time to work on them.
- I tried to wake people up a minute earlier this morning since I wanted Reagan and Anderson to leave a bit earlier because of the crazy rain that was happening. I think that they left even later than usual today. Reagan did say the other day that they always get to school early-yes, that is by design since I don't want anyone to rush (drive faster).
- The rest of us did our school work here. Things were pretty low key today. I think that we had finished everything up by noon. After my lunch, I had time for the treadmill before Reagan and Anderson made it home from school.
- Speaking of my lunch-I have been eating yogurt with some of Reagan's cereal each day. I have really liked that except now we are out of yogurt-we had bought 2 or possibly 3 big cases from Costco so that has been my lunch for a good while now.
- When Anderson did come home, he was ready to play some more of our Monopoly game. I don't know who-probably Graham, Anderson or Campbell. Keaton probably won't win, but I know who will definitely not win-Whitman and me. I only have 2 properties left after selling 2 to Whitman. He didn't have any-the boy only passed up one opportunity to buy property.
- After the game, I even read some of my book before I had to leave for my Bible study supper. We all met at Tazikis-I was able to run some errands on the way plus I even drove halfway to the wrong place, even though I knew exactly where I was going. I did enjoy the drive though!
- At home, Robby made waffles for supper for everyone. There was some catastrophe with the microwave-duct tape is now involved.
- He soon had to take Anderson to his basketball practice. I think this might be Anderson's last basketball practice. That meant that Robby missed the last of the Hogs game. The outcome was good so I'm sure listening on the radio was fine with him.
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