- Keaton was the one who left this morning. She went to babysit and didn't get home until early this afternoon. By the time that she made it home, Campbell had already left for work. While Keaton was babysitting, Whitman and Campbell did most of their school work.
- Whitman has started taking quite a bit of his school work upstairs. Today he worked upstairs until almost noon. When he did come down though. he had accomplished most of his things.
- I went to pick up Keaton this afternoon. Of course, I was walking and was a bit a way from the house when she text. I had to hustle home so I could get her on time. When we got back home, I helped her finish school before working with Whitman briefly.
- Then I finished my walk before coming back and making granola bars with Whitman. We played a game after cooking. He got a few new games last year, and this is one of my favorites. I almost won but he came back in the end and beat me.
- Soon it was time for church, so I left first to drop something off at Nonna's house. As I was leaving Nonna's, Campbell, Keaton, and Whitman drove past me.
- When church was over, Keaton and Campbell went to ChickFila. Whitman and I both had sandwiches, but Whitman said he had eaten a lot of pizza so we will get our sandwiches tomorrow.
- I did come home and have myself a big bowl of hot leftovers which was wonderful. Then I worked on Keaton's school for next week-it was a little more difficult than usual because Marley ate most of her sheet which told what she did last year. I had to piece it together so hopefully things are right.
September 23, 2026
September 22, 2026-Happy Birthday Robby!
- I couldn't even stay up late enough to tell Robby happy birthday last night, so I did make sure that I was the first person to tell him happy birthday this morning (in real life.) Since it was his birthday, I got on up and made him a big breakfast. I lie-I did no such thing!
- I got up, and we started school. Well, everyone but Campbell started school. She went to work at church for a few hours. She has been excited about her paychecks lately because she is making quite a bit of money working 5 days a week right now...though she is also spending quite a bit of money right now too, so it all evens out.
- While the worked on school, I worked on my puzzle. And yes, I finished the 1,000 piece puzzle in about 24 hours. Yes, I do have a problem. I was telling someone lately that I have an addictive personality so I have to be careful the projects I start. However, I don't feel those same urges when it comes to cleaning or other productive things.
- Campbell came home and started on her math test. Her art teacher did email last night and reset her test. She took that last night, and then she aced her math test today so she was so proud of herself that she didn't do any of the rest of her school today. (She will have to catch up later though.)
- This afternoon I went on a walk which was the first one I had taken in a while. Then I came back and started on supper. It took me about 4 hours to make tonight's supper. I think that I might be a little bit slow for sure!
- It was good though-chicken fetticcini lasagna. The Wilson's brought over fried ravioli which we devoured immediately. And Robby had bought his own birthday cake-4 different cheesecake samples for us to try! And try we did-the biscoff cheesecake was definitely my favorite.
September 21, 2026
- This morning was a school day, so we all went to work pretty early this morning. I actually woke up before my alarm and should have gotten up to walk this morning, but that didn't happen. I snuck to the bathroom so Marley wouldn't hear me, and then I reset my alarm clock for a little bit later.
- School went pretty well today. Campbell was the first one finished this morning followed by Keaton and then Whitman.
- I had a doctor's appointment for a quick check up which Robby drove me to this afternoon. While I was at the appointment, Robby ran to the store, Thankfully, we finished at about the same time so that was perfect.
- Most of my day was spent working a puzzle. I did start a 1,000 piece about the National Parks this morning. And yes, I have spent a lot of time working on it-I don't think that anyone else has done any pieces, but I'm nearly half way done.
- This afternoon the girls and I ran to Nonna and Pop's house to drop off a few things. Campbell drove us there, and Keaton drove us home. There was a wreck on the way so Campbell had to turn around in the middle of the road, and Keaton had to navigate police and fire trucks on the way home.
- Once home, we pretty much did nothing for the rest of the evening. Robby and I had some butter chicken. Then I worked on my puzzle a little more before baking a few cookies.
September 20, 2026-Happy 15th Birthday (Party) Keaton!
- We all rode together to church this morning. Campbell had worship care this morning, but the rest of us were able to be ready in time to ride together. Campbell doesn't usually sit with us at church, but Keaton does. Today though Keaton up and left us-our Sunday morning row keeps shrinking.
- After church we went to Grannymom's house to celebrate Robby and Keaton's birthdays. Keaton opened up a a few gifts along with a cute white dress. Robby had a gift card and cash, and he already has a project for his gift card.
- Once we made it home, Keaton and Campbell went right to work getting ready for Keaton's party. There wasn't a crazy amount to do, but it did take most of the afternoon for them. Plus Keaton had to have her hair done which took a bit. While that was happening, I took myself a short little nap.
- Then the party started! Keaton had 20 friends at her Fancy Nancy birthday party. The house was certainly decorated to the max. Of course, there were lots of picture taking first.
- Next up was supper-walking tacos with all of the fixings. The girls ate and then played Who Knows the Birthday Girl the Best followed by decorating mirrors in fancy sequins.
- Finally, it was present and cake time. I think that Keaton was very pleased with her birthday party. It was sweet to see all of her friends singing Happy Birthday to her.
- The Wilsons came over to eat some leftover supper with us. When they left, Keaton finished helping me clean up-Shannon had already helped me clean up quite a bit. We are now done with clean up, and I think that I may head to the bed.
September 19, 2026
- Before my alarm went off this morning, I did get out of bed to take my cinnamon rolls out of the fridge to get ready to bake. Then it was back in bed for a little bit longer, and then I did finally bake the cinnamon rolls.
- The recipe only made 8 rolls which was odd, but they were certainly delicious. Robby and I both think that I should have made a sweeter icing. However, they were still winners.
- I then did the laundry and cooked some taco meat before leaving with Keaton and Whitman. They worked in the concession stand at Raymar for two hours. While they did that, I did a Walmart run plus a Kroger shop.
- When I picked up the kids, we ran to Dollar Tree looking for mirrors for Keaton's party. They didn't have one, so we went on to Dollar General. They also didn't have one-decorating a mirror is the craft for her party. I was going to get another from somewhere tonight, but she had one person cancel on her so we are good with just 20 mirrors.
- Back at home, Keaton went to work getting ready for her party. She was stressed because she still has quite a bit to do. However, she did get the cake done and quite a bit of decorating. I bet she will be up late tonight working more, but she will have some time tomorrow.
- Campbell and I did math this afternoon. Before too long though the girls had to go and babysit. They have been there all evening long so I bet they will be tired. When they left, I had a nap before cleaning the bathrooms.
- Robby and I then went to Costco and Hideaway Pizza with the Wilsons. Then they came in to visit for a little while. Robby made brownies for us to snack on, and as we visited we watched some football.
- Now, Robby and I are finishing the football game while waiting on the girls to come home.
September 18, 2026
- I told Robby a few years ago that he would be the one to teach the last 3 how to drive since I had already completed the first 3. However, it didn't work out like I would like for it to. Today was Keaton's day to take her driving test.
- I have felt super confident with Keaton driving except today on the way to her test, she did run a red light. That shook my confidence a wee bit! We were able to take a practice drive around where she would need to drive before her test.
- When it was time for her exam, I was so stressed. I could have sat inside and waited, but gracious I had to walk around outside as I tracked her progress. She did great though and passed easily-she didn't know where the windshield wipers were was her only mess up. We had gone through all of the things in the car that she should know, but we forgot about those completely.
- We celebrated with Starbucks on the way home. When we did get home, I got a text from Anderson saying that his intermural soccer team won the tournament. He had been playing most games and even helping another team out until Sunday night when he sprained his ankle.
- He says that it is still pretty bad, but he did say that it was improving. He still got a tshirt for being in the winning team. I told him that in his short college career so far, he has won two intermural sports and been on the winning Tiger Tunes team. Not too bad.
- Keaton spend the day decorating for her party. Campbell had to go to work this afternoon, and while she was gone, I started some cinnamon rolls and sourdough bread-all for me to bake tomorrow.
- This afternoon Keaton went to get her nails done, and Campbell joined for moral support. While they were gone, Robby and I ran a few errands and picked up supper-pizza and nuggets for the kids and butter chicken for us. Now, to eat the ice cream we bought!
September 17, 2026
- This was a different morning because instead of sending the girls off to Mother's Day Out, I went with them to work. It wasn't bad especially since 4 of the 8 kids in the class were out today. I had thought that the day might drag, but it really did fly by. I can only imagine how the day would have flown if there had been 8 kids in the class I was in.
- I never saw Campbell today because she was on the other side of the building, but I did get to see Keaton a few times. Those girls really love working at Mother's Day Out.
- When we finished, we went to Southwest Little Rock and did some practice driving for Keaton since her test is tomorrow. Now, I'm a bit stressed for her because she had such a hard time passing her written test. However, I feel the more confident with Keaton than I have with any of the other kids driving-like I can just look at my phone as she drives-so I think that she will do great, but you really never know.
- Once at home, Campbell and I did math before she left for her outing tonight to a volleyball game. Whitman was at home all day long doing school, and for some reason it took him pretty much all day with some things left for tomorrow. I did get him to do a few things tonight though, but we have tomorrow to finish a few more things-plus I need to check Keaton's school from earlier this week and more math with Campbell.
- Currently, Robby and I are watching a documentary-it is making me want to burn my phone.
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