Tuesday, April 7

4:44 a.m. - I didn't sleep well throughout the night; I woke up around 3 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep.  I was thinking about returning to school today, and I guess that kept me from peaceful sleep.  

Yesterday was yet another day of weather that created obstacles.  It would have been nice to just have a day at the campground and go on a hike or sit around a campfire, but windy and cold and damp didn't allow for those things.  So I worked on the pool, worked on the chair in the camper, and helped Amber with some things around the house, including being around for Kollyns.  Then I watched the title game last night a little bit while falling to sleep - Michigan won.  I ended up getting fifth place in the Rockridge pool...that will likely get me my $5 back!  

So today is back-to-school, and I'm not looking forward to it.  I guess we can't get to the end of the school year without starting back after spring break.  Maybe I'll stop by the campground on the way and have a cup of coffee and watch some of the Today Show.  Perhaps it could be worse...Kevin Phelps is reporting that there is snow in Southeast Iowa.  

 Things to do for School 

• create interview questions for April 7 interview with Makenzie Luebbe
• make a  daily contact with Mrs. Sywassink and document
• update attendance each week in SDS
• send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey
• Apr 22 - PTO meeting at Andalusia 6 p.m.

OTHER THINGS

• replace the gator battery at mom and dad's
• register for IHSA stuff
• renew my teaching license can start doing it on April 1
• install sand filter parts and open the pool
• add water to the sand filter before attempting to run the pump
• use Dick's gift certificate
• a hood light switch for the Ford
• April 9 - Walk in labs at Trinity Moline - after 8:30 IEP meeting at school
• April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
• April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
• April 28 - Dentist 8 a.m. - CANCELLED
• April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
• May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
• May 6 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• May 8 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• May 11 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein; 9:40 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA physical therapy
• July 3-5 - Possible Trip to Bear Creek Cabins near Decorah - https://www.bearcreekcabinsia.com/store-campground
• 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

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