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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Tuesday, June 9 - Happy Birthday Darren!

5:23 a.m. - Yesterday was busy.  I had another PT appointment, and then I took a little time to get a haircut and filled the Escape up with gas.  Then it was off to the office at IC Elementary to get a few things done there.  Progress is being made on cleaning and waxing of the building, and I was able to put together an update message for staff and send it out.  I headed home for the afternoon and did some reading before attending the BOE meeting.  Then I came home and watched the Spurs beat the Knicks and went to bed.

Today?  Amber is still in Florida, and I'll have the house to myself this morning.  I think Kenzie has some work to do, and I will make an appearance at IC Elementary.  I also have an appointment to pick up a couple of pies in Aledo, and I think I'll take one of them to mom and dad to share.  Maybe I'll stop by Jack and Rhonda's and give them some as well.  I'm thinking I may stop I the YMCA and sign up for a month of membership too.  I may try to mow the yard today, as the grass is growing fast again after all the rain we have recently received.  The temps are supposed to be very warm, though, so I'm not sure about that.  The weekend weather is looking good...maybe I'll take the camper out to Loud Thunder.  Tonight, the NHL finals will be on.  It's been a great series.

And today is Darren's birthday.  I did a post on Facebook, and perhaps I'll give him a call. 

 Things to do for School

  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Tuesday, June 9 - pick up pies at 10 a.m. at Aledo VFW
  • Get items from Laura Hozak
  • 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 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 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • 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
    • 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

Monday, June 8, 2026

Monday, June 8

4:49 a.m. - Yesterday was busier than I expected, but that wasn't surprising.  The Southwells had spent the night, and then the Harrison girls arrived along with Jett, so there were six children running all over the house.  I played UNO with Tucker a bit, and sat with Rosie and watched Scooby Doo for a bit, and I played with Knox now and then when it appealed to him.  After all the children left, Amber was also gone to a retirement party and then to run some errands, so I started reading a new book I had purchased about the Dakota War in Minnesota in the mid-1860's.  The book came from my curiosity about Lincon and his seemingly different attitude towards Native Americans from African Americans.  It's an interesting topic, and one I don't completely have my brain wrapped around yet.  I didn't get on the exercise bike anytime, but I did some exercises, and I took a wonderful nap while it continued to rain outside.  Apparently it wasn't enough rain in Aledo, because we still went to a softball game to watch Brinley and Brooklyn at 6:00 p.m.  And then it was back home to watch a little television and get to bed.  I didn't sleep well, but that's not unusual.  

Today...NO JURY DUTY...that's what I discovered last night anyway when I checked.  Hopefully that continues throughout the week.  I have physical therapy this morning, and then I'm headed to IC Elementary, even though I'm not totally sure what I'm doing there.  I have a BOE meeting tonight to attend, and I'll probably have to stay for the closed session.  Amber is heading off to Florida this morning to spend time with Kourtney and Pat helping with there new house, so she won't be back until Friday.  The weather isn't cooperating to get the camper out, so I guess I'll just be at home.

Things to do for School

  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • 2 p.m. June 4 - Cassie Torres - kindergarten interview
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Tuesday, June 9 - pick up pies at 10 a.m. at Aledo VFW
  • Get items from Laura Hozak
  • 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 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 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • 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
    • 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

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Sunday, June 7

5:28 a.m. - Yesterday was a day that was busy and productive for others - and that's okay.  Sometimes days for others just need to take place.  The Southwell grandchildren arrived pretty early in the day, perhaps around 9 a.m., and then Caleb and Rosie and Tucker and Knox all played in the inflatable pool outside in the backyard for a while.  It was nice to see Caleb have a chance to play with and around other kids.  After the pool party, we all went inside for the rest of the day, as the summer heat and sun have definitely arrived in our little part of the Midwest.  Once again, I worked on battling Caleb for a nap, and I won again.  Knox and Rosie took naps too.  Around 4:30, Amber took Tucker and Rosie to Tucker's game, and Carmen and I stayed back with Caleb and Knox.  That went fine except I had to change Knox's diaper, and I'm not really a diaper changer.  Eventually, Tyler arrived back from the project at my mom and dad's.  I'll have to get over there today to check things out.  Around 7:30 p.m., the Hoenigs loaded up and headed home, and about an hour later, Amber had all the Southwells in bed.  Throughout the day, Carmen wasn't feeling well.  I feel bad for her, and I hope she works on getting stronger, because this new pregnancy is taking a toll on her.  

I think today the Southwells are eventually heading on the final leg of their babysitting tour until they all head to Florida tomorrow morning.  Maybe it's Pat's mom Cathy that is watching them.  Amber has some type of retirement party to go to, and I'm not sure if I'm supposed to go to that or not.  I know it's hot outside; I know I need to exercise; and I know I need to call sometime and check and see if I have jury duty tomorrow.  Other than that, I'm not sure what the day is going to bring. 

Things to do for School

  • periodically check on mail at post office
  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • 2 p.m. June 4 - Cassie Torres - kindergarten interview
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Get items from Laura Hozak
  • 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 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 20-27 - Shawn GONE - check on the house
  • 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
    • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
    • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT