- It was an early morning for all of us here. I was the first one awake and had my shower before everyone else stirred. Graham, Robby, and I left first to head to Ouachita for Graham's early registration.
- Keaton, Campbell, and Whitman left next for Raymar. Today was the second week of games. I didn't know that the games started at 8 this week, but the girls and Whitman arrived right at 8 so it was all good.
- Campbell and Whitman each worked the concession stand for 2 hours, and Keaton worked for one hour. She also reffed 3 games today, and I think that the weather was pretty rainy messy all the day long. When Campbell and Whitman finished, they headed home for a little bit.
- On our way to Arkadelphia, we stopped at McDonalds for a little breakfast. When we made it, there was an opening program which we did miss a few minutes of because we were in a long line to check in.
- Then Graham went to register while Robby and I went to a short reception. Then Robby and I were supposed to go to a meeting, but we skipped. I never was one to skip classes or really anything, but this is our second year to skip the parent meeting (we went the first year.)
- Then we caught up with Reagan in the cafeteria. I had some hot chocolate while we waited on Graham. Before he showed up though, Anderson met us for a bit. When Graham did arrive, Robby and I ate with him.
- After our lunch, we went to look at the boys' dorm rooms. Then we also went to see Anderson's room and take a few notes on what I need to be buying for Graham. Back in Bryant, we met Campbell to get gas for the cars, and she and Robby went to eat a late lunch.
- Graham and I went to pick up Keaton. When we came home, I think that we all took naps. Keaton and my naps were pretty short while Graham slept for 4 hours. I started work on tonight's food-Reagan and a few of her friend's came over after their formal. We offered up a brownie bar and had brownies, ice cream, and all of the toppings.
- Campbell and Keaton were babysitting so they missed out on some of the fun, but the Wilsons came over to help eat some of our brownie bar.
April 18, 2026
April 17, 2026
- Yesterday was school room closet day, and today was put together day and crochet day. First I moved furniture around in the school room so I would have room to put the shelf and desk together.
- Then I put the shelf together-it is super nice, and it was super easy to put together. Then I worked on my blanket project. I had all of the loose squares on the kitchen table, so I felt like I needed to finish sewing them together.
- I was not going to put the desk together, but Robby convinced me that I should. I have already filled up the trash can with all kinds of trash bags and box trash, so why not just completely fill it up. The desk was a whole lot harder to put together. It took a while, but I finally got it.
- So now, two sides of the room are cleared and decent looking while the other sides of the room are crammed full of things which hopefully will soon be moving out.
- I still have to paint plus buy a rug. Robby even suggested that we think about trying to put hard wood down in the school room. I'm not sure we can do that, but possibly we can some day soon. The painting doesn't begin until after school is done for the year-so in just a few more weeks.
- Campbell and Graham went to work this afternoon while Whitman slept most of the afternoon. Keaton rode her bike some while bringing Graham water during his morning run, and she even laid out some this afternoon.
- Tonight, Campbell went to a party while Graham went to play volleyball. We took the mini van so he had to drive the big van to come and switch with us. He said that it was massive, and I bet he will do all he can to not have to drive it again.
April 16, 2026
- This should have been a busy school day, but I was a bit distracted by cleaning out my school room closest. I took pictures, but I will wait to show you until that room is finished. It took me most of the day long.
- First I emptied the closet except for our school books. Then I started putting things back in the closet-I threw away about 4 bags of trash and moved things to other parts of the house. It is much neater, but it is still just as full.
- Whitman did do most of his school, but I was not a good checker today. I just handed him his math book this afternoon and told him to check it himself. Graham also had some school. He did some and then took a run.
- After his run, we ran over to Nonna and Pops' house for him to help Pops' with his mulch. Campbell and Keaton were at Mother's Day Out working. They came home a bit after we came home.
- Then Graham, Campbell, and I left again. They went to Raymar to work again tonight while I met up with Robby at Walmart. We ran some errands, and then brought pizza home.
- Everyone soon arrived except for Keaton who went to a concert tonight. I'm sure that she is going to have a late night-which means that I'm going to have a late night too because I'll have to pick her up later!
April 15, 2026
- There were no scones this morning, but Whitman and Keaton still stayed awake while I was reading to them. We are really trying to finish up one last thing to read together each morning. I did explain that if we didn't finish it, then we would do it this summer. Whitman could care less, but Keaton was not pleased with this.
- Campbell and Keaton only really have 9 more days of school this year. They have to fit 12 days of school into those 9, but their minds are already on summer vacation. I am trying to start reminding everyone that there will still be some work to do each day this summer. (This is when I can get them to finish things and get a little bit ahead.)
- Campbell and Graham went to work early so they could be home in time for church. We all ran by Nonna and Pops' house on the way to church. After visiting for a bit, I glanced down at my watch and saw that it was already time for us to leave.
- We hurried on to church, and afterwards, Campbell and Graham went to ChickFilA. The rest of us had free fries so we stopped by there on the way home too. Whitman even had a free birthday ice cream-that boy loves him some ice cream!
April 14, 2026
- We did the school thing this morning-I think that the kids are almost over it...I'm just about over it too! That is true a little bit, but I really know that these school days are fleeting. I'm going to miss having Graham here next year.
- I did talk to Anderson and Reagan today. Reagan was buying some overalls, and Anderson registered. He had a pretty decent schedule but still has one class that needs to be changed. I'm not sure what will happen there though. He's struggling in one class, but he is getting closer to a decent (ish) grade. Hopefully, he can keep raising that score.
- Whitman went with Robby and Grannymom to eat out for lunch. He said that he enjoyed his meal and even brought home leftovers that he ate for supper tonight. Campbell went to take her accuplacer test (the 2 parts that she still needs). She didn't get the right amount of points, but she will next week.
- While they were all doing this, I took Graham to get his hair cut. He had it cut a few weeks ago, but he thought he needed a little bit of trim before it is prom time in a few weeks. We then ran to get gas for my car before coming home.
- Graham, Campbell, and Keaton went to Raymar this evening for more picture taking. I worked with Whitman on his science. Then I left to go to class meeting at Tacos for Life. I made it home after everyone else, but now Robby and I are again on the couch watching our tv shows for the evening.
April 13, 2026
- I beat Marley awake this morning but just by a little bit. I was able to get ready at least before she started barking. Of course since it was a Monday, I wasn't up too early so I just had a few minutes before it was time to wake up everyone.
- We all did school this morning, and before too long it was almost lunch time. We ate some lunches, and then Campbell and Graham went to work. I walked the dogs and took a walk. Soon Campbell and Graham were back home to pick me and Keaton up.
- Keaton worked tonight with them at Raymar taking pictures, and I ran some errands with Robby. We made it back home in time for Whitman and I to make supper. We had supper almost done when the others made it home.
- Then after supper, Whitman and Graham worked on Whitman's science-flying a drone. The goal was to land it at a specific spot, but I don't think that he ever got that far. However, he did enjoy flying it. I think tomorrow in science we make a drone landing pad.
- I made some scones for tomorrow's breakfast, and now Robby and I are catching up on some tv watching.
April 12, 2026-Maumelle with the Rock Creek Campers
- Campbell and Keaton left the house first this morning so they could get to church early to greet. Then Graham left; Keaton said that she was worried that he wasn't going to wake up. He did though and was there on time.
- Robby and I woke up in the camper mainly because Marley started fussing. It didn't take long for us to load up the last few things and head out of the campground. We came home and unpacked a little bit I eventually had to wake Whitman up because he was still sound asleep even though we had driven home and unloaded everything.
- He did finally wake up and came in the living room and fell right back asleep in the couch. I did wake him up so he could get ready for lunch at Nonna and Pops. We arrived there just a few minutes before the church kids did.
- Nonna and Pops had ham and cheese croissants which were very good. We stayed a visited for a while before heading home. Robby then drove me to a wedding shower. I didn't stay very long and soon we were back home.
- I tried to be productive this afternoon and evening, but I really didn't accomplish much from my list today-at least I wrote my list out. There was lots of running around tonight-Keaton had her lifegroup, Whitman had his life group, Graham had his d group, and Campbell went to Rock Creek plus Robby dropped the minivan off for the air to be worked on.
- We are now all at the house so it is time for me to start thinking about heading to bed. I do have a book that I could read a little bit of tonight or a book that I could listen to tonight and finish.
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