- We weren't sure when we went to bed if Geyer was going to have church or not this morning. We had our Rock Creek back up plan ready to happen, but we were glad that we had big church as usual.
- When we did pull up to the church house, Whitman looked up and said, "why are we here?" I guess that he missed the conversation that we were going to Geyer. Poor guy-he is just along for ride.
- Since we just had big church, we stood around and chatted for a little bit. Then we all headed to Grannymom's house for lunch. I knew that we would be there early, so I brought my crochet stuff-I even finished a square so I only need to do 97 more granny squares.
- We then came home, and I tried to take a short nap, but had to help Keaton with a cricut project really quickly. Then the big 5 left for Collide Night to start meet some folks going to their summer camp.
- While they were there, I made a chocolate cake, and then Robby and I went to our Sunday school fellowship. When the kids left their church thing, the big 3 headed to their next church thing. Keaton caught a ride home with Sara while Whitman went home with a friend. He stopped by Sonic and had lots of fun-I know that he always has fun when he is pretty chatty after something.
- We picked Whitman up on the way home. The big 3 walked in the door just as we came home, so we all stood in the kitchen catching up on the night. Campbell even called Reagan so she ended up being in on the conversation.
- Now, we are getting ready to start heading to bed around here.
April 6, 2025
April 5, 2025
- It was so stormy last night that I don't really think that I slept much. Well, I did sleep well until about 10 this morning. I quickly emptied the dishwasher, and then Robby and I left to run some errands.
- The roads weren't bad when we left, but while we were at Costco with the rest of Little Rock, there was a huge storm. The rain was loud and crazy, and we decided that we would just walk around the store some more. Despite the rain, you really can only walk around a store so long without buying anything, so we hurried to the car. Actually, Robby hurried to the car, and I waited for him to come and pick me up.
- I guess that storm was pretty bad because when we did drive home, water was over the roads, trees were down, and our yard is littered with branches. However, that storm didn't stop our errands. Our next stop was Aldi-we bought a few things, but it was pretty unstocked and a bit messy.
- We then went to On the Border-the food was good, but it was like we were eating in a ghost town-no one was in that restaurant. I guess everyone was at Costco, and then the storm scared everyone, and they went home because no one was at Aldi, On the Border, or our next stops: Popshelf, Trader Joes, Dollar Tree, Popeyes, and Kroger.
- We were gone a good bit, but we brought home lunch for the kids. The storm had knocked out power most everywhere around us, but thankfully we still had power. If we had lost power, it would have made for a long day for sure.
- I spend the afternoon working on my first on 99 granny squares that I'm making. I had practiced before so I was able to figure it out-one square just took me a few hours today. I was super pleased-Whitman also encouraged me saying that I could be done by the end of the year.
- Robby played Whitman's new game with him, and later in the afternoon I did as well. Keaton convinced Robby to do a few mystery shops to pick up supper for everyone so that is what they did. After supper, Robby and Campbell made some cookies which we all quickly devoured. Now, basketball is on, and I may read a little bit.
April 4, 2024
- I just acted like today was Saturday and didn't do much of anything. This morning I went with Graham and Keaton to take some coffee cake to Grannymom. We stayed and visited or a little bit, but then we headed home.
- The boys all had some school work today which they eventually did finish up. I spent a good deal of the day trying to register Anderson for a test. Robby is actually looking at it now, but even though I know the problem isn't on my end, it is still frustrating.
- Whitman and I played his new Lorcana came this afternoon. I think that I'm getting the hang of it, but games are not as easy as they used to be-his new game is complicated! Of course, he completely understands it so I have to ask him questions constantly.
- I made a chicken pasta for supper tonight. When Campbell and Graham came home from work, they were anxious to start eating. I was able to hold them off for a while, but just as soon as Robby walked in the door we were spooning it up.
- Everyone ate at the table before they quickly put up their dishes, cleaned a little, and scattered. Some folks went on the treadmill with Bentley for a little bit while others headed to their devices. Robby and I are settled on the couch ready for the storms to roll through-well, we will be ready once we have our ice cream.
April 3, 2025
- This was indeed a rainy day-I still wish that we were camping, but definitely not in this weather. Robby took Campbell and Keaton to Mother's Day Out today to work. Then he ran some errands and did his work from Grannymom's house.
- The rest of us went to town on our school work-well, it is just the boys and me home all day on Thursdays so the house is a little quieter. Whitman and I read together, then he started on his school work. They all have a bit of work to do tomorrow, but that sure won't hurt anyone.
- For Graham's speech class today, he had to do a video of himself giving a speech explaining how to do something. He made coffee cake-and well, it is more like upside down coffee cake. He had a hard time stirring and pouring while talking so he just put the cake in the oven during his speech. When his speech was over, he grabbed the cake back out, and we tried to fix it.
- It is good-especially good warm-but it isn't like any coffee cake you have had before! Ha! Here's the most important thing though-he got it done in just one take so that was great.
- When the cake cooled, we went to Nonna's house to drop off some cake with them. While we were there, she made quesadillas for Graham and Whitman. We stayed a visited for a bit, but then we had to leave to pick up the girls.
- I ran by the library on the way to church, and then we had to wait a few minutes for the girls. We headed home, and I worked with Whitman-we are still in birthday mode so I skipped spelling. A bit later, Robby came home, and we started on supper for the kids.
- We made them breakfast-sausage, pancakes, and egg in the holes. Then Robby and I went to the Wilson's house for supper. We stayed and visited for a bit before we headed home.
- It was early enough for Robby and I to play the last few rounds of one of Whitman's new escape room games. It was really neat, and we all kind of enjoyed it. Now, we are going to watch one more show before bedtime.
April 2, 2025-Happy 12th Birthday Whitman!
- I do think that the birthday boy had a good day today. I quickly made muffins this morning before school started. Then as we were reading, Robby walked by and asked him if he wanted a coke for breakfast. We could have stopped there, and he would still have had a wonderful day.
- We did school-I even let Whitman skip one thing. Everyone else had all of their work. Usually after I work with Whitman, then Campbell comes in to work with me. However today, she had quite a bit more work so I worked with her last-changing things up a bit.
- It was probably mid morning when we all started getting emails and text saying that church tonight was cancelled. I completely understand why they needed to cancel it, but the kids were all disappointed. I actually received 3 text, 3 emails, and one group me notification-they really didn't want us to come.
- Campbell and Graham went to work this afternoon. As soon as they left, Keaton, Whitman, and I loaded up and ran to pick up a scoop of ice cream for Whitman at Small Cakes. Then we got his free ChickFilA brownie plus since we were there, he needed some nuggets. After we drove off, I told Keaton that I meant to order something for her and me to split.
- We came home, and Keaton played a game with Whitman, and then Anderson did. Keaton spent most of the afternoon working on a cake for Whitman. As soon as Campbell and Graham came home from work, we started eating our suppers. This was a fend for yourself night-Graham and Whitman had pizza, Keaton had manicotti, Campbell had a grilled cheese, and I had nachos. I'm not sure what Anderson or Robby ate though.
- Campbell turned on the weather, and thankfully it looks like the real storms are going to miss us. We still have birthday cake to eat tonight plus we need to finish yesterday's game.
April 1, 2025
- Last night I was checking Anderson's prebill at Ouachita, and it didn't take me long at all to notice that something was different-what we owed was lower than last time I had looked. He has been given two additional little scholarships from Ouachita, so that was kind of like winning the lottery for Robby and me-a little lottery, but we will still happily take it.
- We were a bit mopey today because Robby had planned to go to Maumelle to start our first weekend of camping this year. However, the rain just looks non stop so he backed out, but that still makes me sad.
- Speaking of rain, I was grumbling about making the concession stand schedule, when Robby asked why I was even making it for this week. He said that if for some reason they did play, then we would just figure it out which was so true-there was no reason for me to stress about something that isn't going to happen. (Though Anderson is convinced that we will play Saturday-I think that he is trying to use reverse psychology on the weather so it will be a rain out.)
- We did the school thing this morning even though Whitman was already trying to convince me to let him do less since tomorrow is his birthday. I did't let him skip any today and won't let him tomorrow either. Actually, I just had to text him to make sure that he finished his last thing, which means I now have to get up and check it.
- We did start his birthday celebration today-I guess we really began Sunday with presents from Nonna, but today Grannymom came over with gifts for him. He opened those, and as soon as she left we played his new game from her. Tonight Robby bought him pizza for supper, and when Keaton gets home from Raymar, we will play his new game from Nonna.
- Anderson worked this afternoon/evening so Campbell and Keaton went with him. Those girls have spent a good deal of the day outside. They laid out quite a bit of the afternoon, and Campbell is as red as a beet.
March 31, 2025
- For the first day back after Spring break, I think that the day went pretty smoothly. There were no tears and most of our school work was finished. I did have to take Keaton to babysit at 11:30 so we had to do some speed checking of her math which meant that we did skip a few things.
- Speaking of math-Whitman does some extra math with me each day. Today in his math he was finding the first, second, and third quartile of box plots. We did it, and he understood it, but this was one of those times when I said, "you will never use this."
- Since Campbell had work today, Keaton babysat without her. She did well and enjoyed the afternoon. Campbell and Graham went to work as well, and they even want them to start coming in more often. Anderson left early this afternoon too to go and paint the fields at Raymar. At one point, I realized that everyone but Whitman was at work-maybe I can get him a job. There probably aren't many jobs for 12 year olds though.
- After I picked up Keaton from the babysitting gig, I brought her home, but then I left again. I dropped off a meal at a friend's house. I had to hurry back home so Robby could leave again with Keaton and Whitman for soccer practice. He also stopped to pick up Campbell since she is going to act as his assistant coach.
- When everyone made it home tonight, most people had showers and supper. Robby and I are already sitting on the couch watching tv.
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