The World According to Leslie

WOW! I can’t believe that I first posted on this blog on October 25, 2008. That seems like so long ago, but it really isn’t.   6 short years.   In six years, the Princess has started school. She has been a dancer, gymnast, Girl Scout, and wonderful daughter.   In six years, I have started and completed my Master’s degree. Taught for two years and starting my third year next week. Began writing as a freelance writer and getting paid for it.   In six years, Tony has been at the same job the entire time. He has moved up the ladder as far as positions go, and pay, but he has been stable with the same company. That is a blessing!   In six years, we have only moved once, but we stopped renting to become homeowners. We are still unpacking because it is hard to move and work and have a family at the same time.   In six years, I have watched my family get closer as my parents have gotten weaker. Don’t get me wrong! They are still kicking, bu...

Ever heard the saying “It has to get worse before it will get better”??   Well, that’s how I feel about my body right now.  I feel like the pain, soreness, stiffness are all getting worse.  I can only hope that this week, the pain, soreness, and stiffness will start going away!   My ankles are still swollen.  I’m not sure how I’m going to get my boots on to wear to work today!  But… I will.   I just wish I could take the cold.  I would totally submerge myself in an ice bath—like the athletes in the movies do!     For today, I’m just looking at the positive!  Only 24 more days until Summer break!

My wonderful Monte Carlo is getting some much needed rest!  As you know, Tony and I recently got a 2nd vehicle.  We have been needing one since….well….since the Princess was born!  (She has always had a busy schedule—dance, Girl Scouts, baseball/softball, gymnastics, school.  We have always needed a 2nd vehicle.   So now we have one, but the Monte Carlo needed some love.  It has some things that need work before it can be inspected.    It is getting that love today.  I just really hope that the guy gets it done before Friday.  We have WAAAAAAAAY too much to do this weekend to only have one car!     Hopefully, he will call today and let us know that he has loved on her and gotten her ready to come back home!       42 days…. and counting!