April 25, 2025

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• I had a list of things I wanted to do today, so let's start with those: first, I wanted to walk 4 miles. I only got to 2 and a half. I walked a mile and a half this morning, and this afternoon I walked another mile. I was planning to do more, but the ice cream that Robby and I split at lunch caused me to have to hurry on home. 
• I wanted to finish the book I was listening to and finish two of my granny squares, and I was able to do both of those. I also wanted to finish the book that I am reading. My kindle says that I have 4 hours of reading left on the book, and since I have to leave the house at 6:20 in the morning, I'm pretty sure I won't get to finish it tonight.
• The boys were all up fairly early today. Anderson was the first one up-he had a big day. He took a CLEP test for sociology. It was supposed to start at 11, but it took almost an hour to get the computer set up for the test. He passed the test and earned himself 3 hours of a sociology credit which is required for a business degree. We were so pleased about this, that Robby told him he could order himself a Lego, which brought the biggest smile on Anderson's face.
• He also found out that he got a class that he wanted for next semester-that was another win. What has not been a win is his search for a work study job-he thought he had one, but it fell through so we have emailed everyone and their mother...so far with no work. 
• Graham and Campbell went to work today. They were pretty busy all day, and when they came home, Graham was hungry-like always. I gave everyone 9 different choices for supper, but they only picked pancakes, egg in the hole, sausage, and a grilled cheese. Robby and I were like short order cooks getting everything ready.
• After supper, Robby and I ran to pick up pictures for Anderson's senior table. Then we walked around Costco for a little bit. While we were there, I was reminded that I need to get on shopping for his dorm room. We did buy him a fan today, and I tried to get him a pillow, but he didn't.
• Anderson and Graham left around 8 to go and play pickleball. I'm glad they had something fun to do on this Friday night, the rest and us enjoyed some Costco cookies and watched tv.