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Monday, June 30, 2025

Monday, June 30

6:02 a.m. - Tomorrow starts July, so today I have one more day of my end-of-June vacation.  This morning while typing this and watching the news I'm trying to determine when to mow the yard again.  I also considered putting down some weed-n-feed.  The weather is supposed to be cooler tomorrow, but I also head back to the office tomorrow.  Kevin Phelps is saying that the weather may turn cooler later this afternoon, so maybe I should wait to mow then.

Today, I'd like to get a workout at that includes some strength training - preferably at the YMCA.  I'm not sure if that is going to happen.  I think I have to keep an eye on Luke while Amber goes and picks up Kollyns.  

Yesterday was lazy, and I needed it.  I was really tired, so I tried to stay off my feet and just take a break day.  We did go to Brinley's game, and that was about the end of my efforts to do anything.

Things for School 

  • Wednesday, July 9 - Elem Admin Meeting 10 a.m.
  • answer questions for signworks
  • order mulch for flagpole
  • order more brown mulch for front of school
  • order more mulch for playground

OTHER THINGS

  • Take Dockers to Monster Sewing?
  • get bicycle fixed - pick it up
  • send EOB stuff from surgery for refund
  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 6 - Caleb's birthday party in Monmouth - Pizza Hut - 5 p.m. 
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline 
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17 - volleyball clinic at UTHS 8:30 a.m.
  • Oct. 23 - 8 a.m. Riverside Dentistry 


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Sunday, June 29

6:18 a.m. -  Yesterday was a good day with Caleb, Carmen, and Tyler with a one hiccup.  Amber and I got in a little walk before Carmen and Caleb woke up, so after they came upstairs we made some pancakes on the Blackstone.  Then after breakfast Amber left for a baseball game and that left Caleb, Carmen, and me while Tyler was on his way.  Somehow, the door to the basement was opened, and Caleb made his way without Carmen nor I realizing it.  Carmen went to check on him, and just about was to him, when down he went...ugh.  According to Carmen he rolled all the way down and I heard her scream and run after him.  I went to check on both of them, and the whole event rattled mom more than son.  Se did have a red scrape and a bruise on his head, but he seemed okay.  In fact, he stopped crying much sooner than mom did.  It was definitely scary, but I tried to reassure Carmen that babies his age bounce very well.  The rest of the day was much better for little Caleb.  He got into a pool for the first time, and he enjoyed it with his mom and dad.  He did get tired and even napped with dad on a floaty in the pool.  Eventually we all had some supper in the afternoon, and then spent time inside playing with toys.  A second nap occurred around 5 p.m., and I got to help him with that nap.  Tyler left for home, and Carmen and Caleb packed up to head over to Grandma Sue's house in Sherrard.  Caleb is such a good child and so full of energy and expression.  It was wonderful to have him here.  Also, there were lots of folks here - the Harrisons, the Southwells, Grandma Cathy...everybody had fun.  I wish we could have days like that every weekend!

What is today going to bring?  I think Brinley has a game we are going to attend.  I'm not sure, though, what else we will be doing.  

Things for School 

  • Wednesday, July 9 - Elem Admin Meeting 10 a.m.
  • answer questions for signworks
  • order mulch for flagpole
  • order more brown mulch for front of school
  • order more mulch for playground

OTHER THINGS

  • Take Dockers to Monster Sewing?
  • get bicycle fixed - pick it up
  • send EOB stuff from surgery for refund
  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 6 - Caleb's birthday party in Monmouth - Pizza Hut - 5 p.m. 
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline 
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17 - volleyball clinic at UTHS 8:30 a.m.
  • Oct. 23 - 8 a.m. Riverside Dentistry 


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
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Saturday, June 28, 2025

Saturday, June 28

6:08 a.m. - Yesterday was a good one, even if I was supposed to be on vacation.  I started the day not going to the gym, which was disappointing, but I figured I would tackle the mulch removal job at ICE while I was waiting for the FedEx delivery, and I figured the mulch removal job would be enough of a workout.  Turns out that the mulch removal job was indeed enough of a work, and the area is now ready for some new mulch.  And it worked out okay because I was pretty close to being done after a few hours when the FedEx shipment arrived.  So after moving several wheel barrow full of dirt and mulch around the building to the stump holes, I tackled 46 boxes of reading curriculum materials.  I got that all in the building and sorted and headed back home around 1:00 p.m.  While I was irritated I had to work at the building on a vacation day, it was a productive morning of effort.  After returning home, I was able to get in the pool for a bit - even mom and Mary joined me for a bit for a little conversation.  Pool time ended when Amber needed some help watching Knox and Rosie while she took Tucker to tutoring.  After those two got picked up, I got ready for the arrival of Carmen and Caleb and had some supper.  They arrived a bit later than expected but after arrival, Caleb played a bit, and we all headed to bed around 10 p.m.  That was a "hodge podge" day, but it was a good one.  

So now it's Saturday, and it's a Caleb day, and it's a pool day - Caleb's first pool day experience.  Tyler is coming up this morning sometime, and I'm hoping to provide all of them a relaxing and fun day in the pool.  This morning I'm going to do a little work with the pool, but it's pretty much ready to go.  I hope it's a fun one!  I really hope Caleb likes the pool.


Things for School 

  • Wednesday, July 9 - Elem Admin Meeting 10 a.m.
  • answer questions for signworks
  • order mulch for flagpole
  • order more brown mulch for front of school
  • order more mulch for playground

OTHER THINGS

  • Pay beginning of month bills
  • Pay ORA bill
  • Take Dockers to Monster Sewing?
  • get bicycle fixed - pick it up
  • send EOB stuff from surgery for refund
  • spray weeds
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • July 6 - Caleb's birthday party in Monmouth - Pizza Hut - 5 p.m. 
  • July 13-18 - Summer Camping Trip to Mackinac Island
  • July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline 
  • July 29 - bus refresher course 5 p.m.
  • Aug. 17 - volleyball clinic at UTHS 8:30 a.m.
  • Oct. 23 - 8 a.m. Riverside Dentistry 


Schedule of Knee Appointments
Jan. 14 - consultation with Hussein and cortisone shot - scheduled Apr. 16 surgery
March 24 - went to Illini Hospital - ekg, blood drawn, chest x-ray, urine sample, instructions
April 8 - 8:30 a.m. Pre-op with Hussein at Clinic
April 15 - appointment with Wang to clear me for April 16
April 16 - knee replacement surgery - Illini Hospital
April 18 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 21 - 9:20  a.m.  Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 23 - 10:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
    1:30 Silvis Post Op Appointment (Avenue of Cities)
April 25 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 28 - 9:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
April 30 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 2 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 5 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 7 - 10:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 9 - 9:00 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 12 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 14 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 16 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 20 - noon Moline ORA Blackhawk 
May 21 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 23 - 7:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 27 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 28 - 9:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
May 29 - 8:30 a.m. Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
May 30 - 1:20 p.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 2 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk 
June 4 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 6 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 9 - 8:40 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 11 - 9 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
June 13 - 8:20 a.m. Moline ORA Blackhawk
July 29 - 1:25 p.m. Moline Post Op Appointment with Hussein in Moline
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