- 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 19, 2026
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.
September 16, 2026
- This morning Keaton was the one who left the house first. She babysit most of the day and made a decent amount. While she was gone, Campbell again started on her school a little bit early. She had just started her college art test when she clicked "submit" instead of "next question."
- This made the test stop and she received her score for only doing 2 of the 25 questions. She was about to panic, but I told her to email the teacher. She did email the teacher two different ways. I thought for sure that we would hear back quickly; however, she still hasn't heard anything.
- We had seen a post lately about someone trying to call a certain department at their child's college, and they ended up having to take off work and drive to the school to get a reply. I hope this isn't the case for Campbell!
- Also today, Robby had a question about our school bill. He called and the phone was answered by the same person that was able to help him. Made my thankful for our big kids' school.
- This afternoon Whitman and I made cookies-the recipe went along with something that we were reading. I didn't think that they were too great, but Whitman must like them because every time that I see him he has one in his hand.
- This afternoon Campbell went to work while Whitman finished up his school. Then I picked up Keaton and before too long it was time to head to church. Church was lively tonight-sometimes everything seems noisy and people are everywhere. Tonight was definitely one of those nights.
- The Wilsons came over tonight to visit, and when they left I started this blog. Now, I think I'm headed to the shower!
September 15, 2026
- Another school morning which went fairly smoothly. Campbell was at church all morning working, so it was a bit quieter during our early morning school time. Keaton was able to finish this morning, but she had another day of school to do tonight because she will be gone tomorrow.
- Campbell came home a bit after lunch. She then started on her school work. Keaton and I ran a few errands really quickly-first we went to the post office, exchanged her dress from yesterday, and then picked up a free birthday gift from Sephora.
- We came home, and I then helped Campbell with her math homework. It took a few minutes, but we got it done. And then we get to do it tomorrow and the next day and the next day too! However, it is one class she won't need in college so that is a good thing.
- I again went on a walk this afternoon-just for a mile today. Then I left with Robby to run to Tacos for Life. When we finished eating, I ran to church for MahJong. I tell you, I just had so much fun-I kind of wish that MahJong was every night. Would that be bad?
- When I came home, Whitman did a science experiment. He lit some foam on fire, and it made a loud boom. It was a pretty neat experiment. I then joined Robby on the couch, and we watched a tv show until bedtime.
September 14, 2026
- This Monday morning went incredibly smoothly. Campbell started on her school a few minutes earlier than usual, and I think that helped her morning go smoothly. She went back to work today after the summer off, so she needed an easy transition.
- After school was over, I did work in the camper for a little bit. It is now ready for the next trip. When I finished that, I made sure that Whitman finished his school. And then I went for an afternoon walk. It has been a while since I have been able to walk. It was cloudy yet I was still super sweaty when I was done.
- The girls and I ran some errands when Campbell came home from work. Keaton is taking her driving test on Friday so she did all of the driving. First stop was Altered State, then Platos (where I found something), next was Hobby Lobby followed by Walmart. We were gone for a bit, so the boys were hungry when we made it home.
- I made sandwiches (on fancy bread) when we did get home for everyone's supper. Even though it was sandwiches, I didn't get any complaints at all. Plus I think that we have ice cream so that will make everyone forget about the non fancy supper.
- Tonight my plans are to have some of that ice cream, read a little bit, and possibly do some crocheting-this is the first time in a very long time that we have been home and on the couch early!
September 13, 2026
- It was kind of difficult getting out of bed this morning because yesterday we had slept in so late. Campbell and Keaton were already stirring above us getting ready for church. Keaton told me that we had to dress well today because we had been gone so long-it was almost like a first impression.
- Thankfully, I think that we did make a good first impression at church today-people seemed to like us. Keaton and Campbell were there much earlier than Robby, Whitman, and I so they had already saved our seats this morning which was nice.
- Then we had Sunday school before heading to Nonna and Pops' house for Sunday lunch. Nonna had tacos and all of the fixings which is one of my favorite meals. Campbell liked it too-but that is what she ended up having for supper tonight too!
- Robby and I ran some errands this afternoon, and when we made it home, we both quickly fell asleep on the couch for about 30 minutes. Then it was time for us to start our evening route.
- We picked up one of Keaton's friends, and then took Keaton and her friend to life group. We then did some sparking which we haven't done in a long while.
- Finally, it was time to start pick up. We picked up Whitman and his friend and then Keaton and her friend. Then we dropped both of them off and made it home. The kids love their lifegroups, but it does make our Sunday nights a little crazy plus we had to skip our Sunday night dinner with the Wilsons because of our taxi service happening.
- When we did make it home, I started trying to mark a few things off of my list for next week. This will kind of be the first real week without everyone here (last week didn't count because we were just getting home from the trip and leaving again.)
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