July 23, 2026- Thursday

 Today we did a longer work project. I was trying to get the kids to learn to be able to work longer and to learn to enjoy what they are doing. We weeded the front flower beds, the boys mowed all of the lawn front and back, we cleaned the windows in the front and the girls cleaned out the van. Overall I felt like we got a lot done. We went for a quick swim afterwards and then ate lunch. After lunch we dropped the four youngest off at the Chambers to play. They were very excited to be able to go play with them. Calvin and I ran errands together. We first went and got the oil changed and the van inspection done and then we went to Home Depot where we bought wood so that Calvin can start working on building more of the second story of the shed. We made it home in just enough time to go get the younger kids but I truck pulled into our drive so I couldn't get out. Calvin ran down to get the kids, I talked to the people in the drive that ended up selling grassfed local meat. I had just listened to a book about how local and grassfed is the way to go so I was an easy sell. I bought $700 of meat which was three boxes. I will have to figure out how good of a sale that is.

In the evening Michael gave me a nice foot massage. He started doing this either Tuesday or Wednesday night, it has been very nice. I have really enjoyed it.






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