7:19 a.m. - Yesterday was different. The Harrison grandchildren were here, so after breakfast, we got dressed and went outside to do some yard work. We picked up sticks, and then while the kids played, I got the battery installed in the lawnmower. After that, we worked on the flower bed. Then the kids had to go home, and I mowed the yard and finished work on the flower bed. It just felt good to be outside with some decent weather, and I was looking forward to working a softball game at Mercer County. About 3:00 p.m., though, I received a call from the Mercer County coach that Erie-Prophetstown had to cancel because there had been a auto accident in their school district involving students. I later found out that the students are from the Prophetstown school district. Apparently a truck collided with a semi, and now I'm wondering if the students were headed home from school. That's going to be a tough weekend for those families. So with that tragic news, I stayed home and the Southwell grandchildren arrived. We visited a bit with Pat and Kourtney, and then it was just Tucker, Ava, and Rosie. They were all pretty nice to me and let me watch basketball. There were upsets, but the biggest game of the night was when Illinois held on to beat Iowa State and reach the Elite 8. I was worried about the Illini, especially when its best player got in foul trouble in the second half. I don't think Iowa State played very well offensively, but Illinois also played pretty good defense.
Today I'm headed to Fort Madison to visit with Carmen and Tyler. I really don't know much about what we are going to do, I just know I'm planning on arriving about 10 a.m. Amber can't go, and I asked my mom if she wanted to go, but she has a meeting she needs to attend, so I'll make the trip solo. It will be nice to visit Carmen and Tyler and of course their dog Arlo. I'll get back tonight and watch a little more basketball.
We are expecting rain and storms, so I think I'll put the slides in on the camper. Amber said to do that anyway because we are hosting an egg hunt on Saturday morning for the Southwell and Harrison grandchildren and putting the slides in will free up some room. To be honest, the Easter bunny will also have some more spots to hide eggs.
This is the last day of Spring Break, and it's been a weird one. The weather hasn't cooperated; I haven't worked any softball; and yet, I have gotten some things done that needed to get done. I guess there just hasn't been much "fun", which is too bad. Sometimes, that's just how time goes, though. I am feeling blessed that most of what really needed to get done did indeed get accomplished.
Things for School
- sub plans for personal day May 8 - camper to Mutual Wheel
Things to do
- spray weeds
- spread weed and feed
- submit costs for colonoscopy for refund
- APRIL 8 - take camper to Mutual Wheel
- send registration for Justin Sharp Shootout
- Carmen and Easter - Thinking now Good Friday - 10 a.m.
- write a letter to Chase and mail - 3/29
- for professional development principal academy training
- complete #3000 (June 17, 2024) register by 6/10
- complete #1865 (June 13, 2024) register by 6/6
- For Summer Camping Adventure
- get truck inspected at Slayden's
- purchase car pass for the days we are staying at Glacier (vehicle registration ticket)
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