- Marley slept the longest that she ever has last night-until 8 so that was super nice. I wanted to start my day earlier, but it was nice just staying in the bed as long as I could this morning,
- We started school, and working together with Keaton and Whitman is really my favorite part of the school day. I only really see Campbell for about 20 minutes during school, and I see Graham a lot less than that.
- The morning flew by-I spent a good deal of time changing my sheets. Last night Campbell set Marley on my bed, and the two of us just stood there and watched as the dog immediately went to the bathroom. She has done this before, but this time she got everything wet-and changing our mattress pad is a hassle since it is like a pillowcase zipped on the mattress. My sheets and all of my bedding is perfectly clean-and there will be no dogs on my bed for the time being.
- Since I haven't been able to walk in the mornings due to Marley, I should really be making walking a priority in the afternoons. However, today, I let Campbell and Keaton convince me to go to Walmart to do some shopping.
- It was absolutely crazy at the grocery store. It took us longer than it should have, but we all still had fun. Plus I rewarded us all with a drink from the gas station on our way to church. We did the church thing tonight. I was in a classroom which made the night go by really quickly. ,
- Campbell and Graham stopped at ChickFilA to eat on the way home, but the rest of us just ran by to pick up our free sandwiches. Now we are all home, and I'm about to work on some of my crocheting. My goal was to have 22 squares done by the weekend-I'm on 4!
January 21, 2026
January 20, 2026
- I woke up at 4 this morning to go to the bathroom. I guess I was still sleeping a bit, because I just kept thinking about how I am usually not awake at 4. Sometime I wake up at 3 or 5 but never 4. I thought that was the oddest thing last night! (I probably need some more sleep to be that impressed with waking up at 4 in the morning.)
- This was a fairly easy first day back at school. Campbell was already awake when I went to go and wake up Keaton and Whitman. Then Graham wasn't too hard to wake up. He started his Spanish class today so it took a bit to get his book downloaded, but other than that things went smoothly.
- Campbell and I went to renew her driver's license this afternoon. While we were on the way home, she suggested that we go and take a Walmart order. We did and not only did we take one, but we did two.
- We had fun shopping and delivering for someone else, but Keaton didn't have any fun staying with the dogs back at the house. Marley is really still a two person job. Campbell would have stayed out longer doing more deliveries, but I had to come home to relieve Keaton and to work with Whitman.
- When we came home, I finished school with Whitman. Then when Robby came in, I left with him to go and do a few more shopping trips some more. I guess just the mention of snow has this town going crazy. There were orders left and right. This was actually Robby's highest total day from all of his years of doing his side gigs.
- We were out for a bit and stopped at the Wilson's house on the way home. Once at home, we caught the end of the ballgame and went through all of the mail. Now, we are trying to keep Marley up a little bit longer before it is bedtime for all of us.
January 19, 2026
- I think that it has been quite a few years since we have taken off on President's Day/MLK Day and not done school work. Today we did though since Graham and Campbell were coming home from their retreat today.
- And taking off the day of school was really nice-probably too nice really. I could get used to being off on Mondays and Fridays, but that wouldn't be a good thing.
- Robby went to do a little bit of shopping this morning so it was just Marley and me awake at the house. I did some crocheting-my goal is to make 22 squares this week. I have finished 4 so I have a ways to go. (My original plan had been to make a Christmas blanket, but I decided before I buy more yarn I probably should finish up some of the yarn that I have.)
- When I woke Keaton up this morning, I asked her about what time she babysat-she had no idea what I was talking about. She had completely forgotten about babysitting this afternoon.
- Campbell and Graham made it home, and they both had a really good time at the retreat...and I think that they were both pretty tired. Graham immediately took a nap, but Campbell babysat with Keaton and then she has not napped so far tonight. She is trying hard to stay up until bedtime.
- I took Marley to the vet today for an appointment-last time he said that she was too thin. This time he said that she had doubled her weight so that is good. I know she has doubled her weight because I spend a lot of time during the day holding her, and my arms are soar most of the time plus I'm also out of breath quite a bit because she is so heavy-it's like a mini work out.
- I made a recipe from my new cookbook-it was fine. So far, I haven't really made anything that has been absolutely excellent and something that I would want to make again. However, I'm still enjoying working through the cookbook, Tomorrow the plan is to make scones from the same cookbook.
- After eating, the kids and I played a round of Apples to Apples. They all enjoy the game, and it usually isn't one of my favorites, but it was really not bad at all tonight. It looks like it will be cold and possibly snowy later this week so maybe we will get some more games in!
January 18, 2026
- I tried to sneak out of bed this morning without Marley hearing me, but as soon as my feet hit the ground she started whining. That was fine though because she needed to get up and start her morning so she could go to bed as soon as we left.
- I showered and then the house started moving. Keaton was already up this morning, and it did take me and Robby both going upstairs to get Whitman up. He may be groggy in the mornings, but he isn't sour in the mornings-my girls can just be downright mean in the morning time when I'm trying to cheerfully wake them up.
- We went to church this morning, and it was different with just Keaton and Whitman there. Robby and I are usually the ones waiting on the kids after Sunday school, but we talked a bit so then it was them waiting on us.
- Keaton had driven us to church so the car was parked far away-and it was a chilly walk to the car after church. I guess that I should have taken her up on the offer to drive the car around to pick us up Though she isn't supposed to be driving by herself!
- We ate lunch at Nonna and Pops' house, and she picked a perfect day for chili. We visited for a while, and then we headed home to let Marley out. She played for a bit, but then I quickly put her back to bed so I could have myself a Sunday afternoon nap.
- Robby ran some errands this afternoon while I did some crocheting. Keaton convinced me to take them to Sonic so we made a quick Sonic run. Then I played a game with Whitman and another game with Keaton and Sophia before we went to the Wilson's house for Sunday supper.
- Shannon had pasta for supper which we scarfed down as the boys were talking about all of their shopping trips lately. After visiting more and watching some football, we headed home. Now, the house is quiet, the kids are in their rooms, the dogs are in their beds, and I'm looking forward to having Graham and Campbell home tomorrow.
January 17, 2026
- Marley was the first one to wake up this morning at 7-she didn't get the memo that it was Saturday morning. That was fine though because she eventually took a nap so we stayed in bed a bit longer.
- Robby left fairly early while I stayed home on puppy duty. I did the dishes and laundry before I did a little bit of crocheting-I had to figure out how to do it all again.
- Whitman got a new Pokemon game last night so I played it with him. First we had to figure it all out, and surprisingly, it wasn't that confusing to play. He smoked me and even stalled winning the game at the end.
- Next, Keaton, Whitman and I played a version of Ticket to Ride. Keaton smoked us on that game. It was a fun game to play, and when we finished I got out all of our other Ticket to Rides to play later this week.
- Keaton and I then went to meet Robby. Keaton ran into Altered State to find her a top, and then we did some errands and Walgreens and Sams. Then we picked up some supper-Keaton's was from Subway which is always good, but mine was from Jimmy Johns and it was a bust. (I asked for no onions and of course, it was full of onions plus it was just too spicy for me (that was my fault I guess for not properly reading the menu description.))
- Now that we are home, I have taken the dogs out at least 10 times-it hasn't been pretty. Keaton is now making brownies for us to enjoy tonight and for her Sunday school class tomorrow.
January 16, 2026
- Fridays are my favorites. Marley slept well, and she went down for her nap fairly early. I was hoping that she would stay awake a little bit longer because I really didn't want to walk so early when it was still chilly. It has been quite a long time since I have had to wear a hat and gloves to walk.
- By the time that I was finished walking, everyone was texting me asking about when we were leaving. Campbell, Keaton, and I ran a few errands before lunch time. First, we had to get Campbell's glasses tightened.
- Then, we ran into Walmart. At first, I didn't think that we were going to have much to buy, but the girls were able to find enough to fill up the buggy. When we finished there, we went to Starbucks for a quick drink-Robby has a few gift cards from there so we all enjoyed a drink (I had a hot chocolate which was delicious.)
- Once we made it home, it was time for me to help pack Graham for the retreat. He had everything laid out, but he had about the equivalent of what Anderson took to college. It didn't help any that the weather is going to be chilly so he had to bring heavy warm clothes, but it took some strategic packing for me to get everything in his suitcase. Campbell wasn't any better because she said that her and Keaton had to work together to close her suitcase.
- Robby and I left with Keaton and Whitman first tonight. Keaton babysat for a few hours while Whitman went to Winter Jam with his friend Carter. This was his first concert so I will be interested to hear all about it when he does get home.
- Campbell and Graham had to be at church at 5:30 to head to their retreat in Searcy. I know that they are going to have fun-it is just Keaton and Whitman here at the house this weekend. I just did some figuring and in 2 and a half years, they will be the only ones here all of the time because everyone else will be in college (Graham, Anderson, and Campbell) and graduated (Reagan)
January 15, 2026
- Campbell drove her and Keaton to Mother's Day Out this morning. I think that they both enjoy their new found freedom-we do! When they left, I was working with Whitman doing our morning reading. I'm excited about next year when I will just be reading with him in the mornings.
- While the girls were gone, the boys finished school. It is quite a bit quieter in the house with just 2 kids here. Graham was super quiet today because he had himself a long nap probably because he was already walking on the treadmill when I just got out of bed.
- When the girls came home, I was making chocolate chip bread-it was fine, but the crust was a little bit crisp. Later this evening, I made waffles from my new cookbook...and they were also not wonderful. The kids pretty much decided that the box waffle mix is better.
- After we ate, Graham, Campbell, Keaton, and I played quite a few hands of Dutch Blitz. I think that I was close to winning, but Campbell and Graham are pretty stiff competition. While we were cooking, Robby made cookies.
- I was going to make myself a steaming cup of hot chocolate at 9 tonight, but I just realized that it was after 10 so I guess there is not hot chocolate for me tonight!
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