Easter 2026: I Used to Hunt Eggs… Now I Watch My Blood Sugar
Todd Swank's Diary Entry for April 5, 2026
Tuesday night we got together with Sheri’s college friend Cathy Klimek and her husband Jeff to celebrate Cathy’s birthday from earlier. Somewhere between drinks and dinner, the conversation turned into what every Minnesota night eventually becomes… complaining about the Vikings, the Twins, and the weather pretending it’s spring. Just a steady rotation of things that look promising right up until they don’t.
Luke had his 6-month checkup with Dr. Leise at Mayo, and it was exactly what we were hoping for… uneventful. In our world, “nothing changed” is basically a standing ovation. You get the good news, exhale a little, and then spend the rest of the visit just catching up like you’re not in a medical office at all. Dr. Leise is one of those guys who makes that easy too. Good at his job and just a genuinely good dude.
Easter morning started bright and early with a visit to see Grandma Linda at rehab. We briefly considered hiding an Easter basket for her, then remembered she’s in a wheelchair and decided maybe this wasn’t the year to test her agility. So we kept it simple, hung out, and enjoyed some time together instead.
Her hip replacement is scheduled for Tuesday, so we’d appreciate any prayers or positive thoughts for a smooth surgery and a quick return home.
We wrapped up Easter with the boys at a contemporary church service, then headed to brunch at Legends Golf Club, which did not disappoint. Great food, good company, and one of those mornings that just felt easy. Abby couldn’t make it since she was working and flying home from Amsterdam, although she was kind enough to send pictures of herself standing in perfectly blooming tulip fields… so it’s possible we were the ones who made the wrong Easter plans.
Happy Easter Everyone!
@toddswank Autonomous wheelchairs at Mayo Clinic… so naturally I tested it like an idiot. Turns out it reacts faster than half the drivers on 35W. The future’s here, and it’s already safer than us. #AI #Robotics #FutureIsNow #Minnesota #TechHumor ♬ BMX - CLOWNY BEATZZ
@toddswank After Tiger’s latest adventure, this might be the most believable sponsorship of his career. Pour. Drive. Repeat. #TigerWoods #GolfTok #BrewDriver #SportsComedy #Golf ♬ original sound - Todd Swank
@toddswank Mystic Lake is changing fast. Had to stop and imagine what this expansion is going to look like when it’s finally done. #MysticLake #Shakopee #Casino #Construction #PriorLake ♬ Timeless - Franksille
