Jumped on and was delighted to see updates from so many people...even though someone else had to update for Julie (you can tell her I said she's a loser...er, well, an even bigger loser than I am, that is). Happy belated 40th, Greg...I had a delayed freak-out when I turned 40 so don't let it surprise you.
Well, finally warmed up. They say over 400 manatees died in the cold waters and countless turtles, fish and iguanas and gators (can't even begin to speculate on the flora). Now all we have to worry about is the oil possibly making it's way to the eastern Central Fl coast! What a disaster! I understand it's in the Keys already and am grateful we got a few dives in a couple months ago. There is a huge marine preserve there that will be in so much trouble. (I refuse to fill my tank at the BPs here...jerks).
Cody is still our academic warrior. Took his AP test and I'm anxious to see how he did...he's far too nonchalant for my taste. Oh, and did I tell you he has his learner's permit? Absolutely TERRIFYING! (Well, he's actually pretty good...except when he acts a little too relaxed about it all, you know what I mean? "But Dad uses his palm to turn the wheel." "That's right, and after you've driven for 32 years, you can use your palm too!") It's the impatient weenies on the road that drive me insane...getting passed in the residential area by the old lady in the minivan on our NEIGHBORHOOD street prompted a car-finger gesture from me, I can tell you...I don't even feel bad about it. Heaven help me be patient with my boy and the world! (Tampa, FL, has the deadliest streets in the nation for teens...)
Josie is an academic whiz, as well, and an amazing athlete to boot. Her travel team, the Invadettes (yes, it's a lame name...they had it when we got there...I think it's a British thing), won their division and became the 2010 champs (and that's with only 2 girls, Jo being one, playing the right age; everyone else is playing up). It was very exciting and we had a great time at Ormond Beach afterward. She's preparing for a Memorial Day tournament and participating in a 3v3 team locally (will do a few tournaments over the summer). And then, since she isn't quite busy enough, she'll be doing to soccer camps...heh...oh, and wants to start doing long runs with us to train for a half marathon (though I need to research the wisdom of that particular goal at her age).
Nothing's changed with me...just a little older. Things are going great for Stan. He will coach the girls soccer team next year and track again (his girls took 4th in County against 37 other schools!) AND he has two speech and debate classes...and so it begins. The old athletic director put his name in for the job but I'm thinking he should pass (the raise would have to be SUBSTANTIAL to make it worth it and, let's face it, it's education...it totally won't be...)
Love you all and miss you like crazy! Was hoping to make it for Christmas but don't see it happening! *sad*
Becky, you have me worried as can be about you and your health! Please tell me all is well!
