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Monday, June 1, 2026

Monday, June 1

5:50 a.m. - For some reason my entry didn't get saved yesterday, so this will be a Saturday and Sunday recap.  Saturday featured watching two baseball games - Luke in the morning and Tucker in the afternoon.  I did get the yard work project started, getting the flower garden prepped and starting to get rid of the weeds along the chain linked fencing.  Kollyns was with us, so there was some time spent with her as well.  We wrapped up the night by having some ice cream down at Shivers and Shakes with Kollyns, Karrigan, Jack, and Rhonda.  

Yesterday was even more yard work.  And it was also a day of periodic rain showers.  I did manage to get all the chain link fence cleared, and I was able to fire up the weed wacker and use it a little.  When the rains came, I went to mom and dad's and visited with them around noon.  Even though I had already had a couple of hamburgers at home, mom convinced me to have a little fried chicken she was making.  we had a nice visit, and then it was back to yard work.  The big accomplishment in the afternoon was trimming all the shrubs and getting the clippings cleared.  That was not easy, and it was slow work with the left knee still not back to full strength.  I did slug it out and got it done.  Amber was busy all day - first helping out Kourtney with they move efforts, and then driving to Orion to help Karrigan.

I have physical therapy this morning, and then I'm at IC Elementary for a day there.  I think one of the new teachers is going to be visiting.  On the way home, I heed to pick up a part for the downstairs bathroom.  I tried to fix it yesterday, but I think I just need to try a different part and see if it works.  I'm not sure what is on the schedule this evening.

 Things to do for School

  • Tuesday, June 2 - Anna Gilson - kindergarten interview - 9 a.m.
    • 11 a.m. - Kylie Olson - pre-K interview
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • 2 p.m. June 4 - Cassie Torres - kindergarten interview
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • pay beginning of month bills
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Sunday, May 31

 Things to do for School

  • Tuesday, June 2 - Anna Gilson - kindergarten interview - 9 a.m.
    • 11 a.m. - Kylie Olson - pre-K interview
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • 2 p.m. June 4 - Cassie Torres - kindergarten interview
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Saturday, May 30

6:11 a.m. - Yesterday featured a few little highlights.  I got through physical therapy and then headed back out to IC Elementary and accomplished a few things.  Then when I got home, I was able to get the mower back together and placed in the shed.  Then Amber and I went to the casino for supper and gaming - no we didn't win.  I did learn yesterday that we are going to have Carmen, Tyler, and Caleb visiting us at the end of next week, so that's something to look toward.

Today I hope to get yard work done.  I'm not sure how much will get done, and I'm going to have to keep my leg from swelling too much.   I hear we are headed to Aledo to watch Luke play baseball, and we'll be stopping by Huffman's to pick up the weed wacker.  We'll just see how much work we get done today and then try to work again tomorrow. 

Things to do for School

  • Tuesday, June 2 - Anna Gilson - kindergarten interview - 9 a.m.
    • 11 a.m. - Kylie Olson - pre-K interview
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • 2 p.m. June 4 - Cassie Torres - kindergarten interview
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • pay beginning of month bills
  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
    • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT