The School System

here SUCKS. Like BIG time. I'm so upset with what we have gotten ourselves into and pray that we eventually leave this place. The schools aren't set up so you go to the school nearest your house. Oh no. That would be too simple. Instead, they "allow" you to choose which school you want most and which you want least. Thing is, most don't get their first choices. In fact, we got our 7th or 8th pick. AND this school doesn't have a gifted program for Sariah. IN FACT, I found out today that their supposed "honors" program isn't much of anything at all and that one of the people who works at this school told me she put her daughter in it last year and it was the biggest mistake of her life. Freaking great, huh? So my gifted daughter is going to be in regular classes and will get bored out of her mind and then her grades will go down and who will I blame. The school system because as I mentioned before, IT SUCKS. I'm so unhappy.

Also, I was hoping that they would test William for gifted this year but apparently, unlike Orange County Schools who, if they see a child who might need it, automatically test them...I have to request to have my child tested. What the...? Do they not work FOR the children at all? Are they purposely TRYING to hold our kids back?

I am ranting and raving but I'm not the only one around here unhappy with the schools. I guess a lot of people are but once again, elected officials aren't listening. Maybe it's time they start...

Sweet Blog

So I started a new blog...a recipe blog. You know you are curious. Go check it out: http://sweetblogrecipes.blogspot.com/

Are you KIDDING me??

I love So You Think You Can Dance. I think that show oozes with talent and I wish I would have stayed dancing as a child because I know I would have been a great dancer and had a great career. I love that show and I usually agree with their votes until last night. I'm sorry but America SOOOOOOOO got it wrong last night. Will was by far the most talented, personable and amazing dancer they've EVER had on that show. He is built like a Greek god and can move like I've never seen anyone move. Are you KIDDING ME??? How could America vote him off before Mark or Twitch...seriously? Can you tell I'm mad here? I don't think I'll be watching the show for the rest of the season that's how ticked I am. And if I do watch, Katie better flippin' win.

Photoblog Update

I just updated my new business photoblog so if you have a link to my old blog, could you please change it to www.elizabethleighton.com/blog. Tell me what you think of the new blog!!

This blog address will remain my personal blog address.

:)

2 months ago

I had Samantha two months ago. In some ways, it feels like yesterday and in other ways, it feels as if it were an eternity ago. We went to her two month check up yesterday and would you believe the little princess has gained 5lbs since birth?? She's 12lbs and 23.5" long. Healthy as a pig like my Mom would say. Sam didn't enjoy the shots at all, not that any children do but she took it especially rough compared to my boys. She hardly cries but man, oh, man...she was mad when the shots came and of course, being the sap that I am, cried right along with her.

I'm so grateful for this beautiful family of mine. Sure, the kids can be...um....trying at times and the husband can't read my mind but I wouldn't trade them for the world. They are so special and I am so blessed.

Sariah comes home this weekend. I can't wait. We've all missed her terribly this time around. I don't know...maybe because she was the only person I could talk to after we moved down (aside from Bill) but her and I...we've gotten even closer and it's nice. I can't believe she'll be in high school next year. :(

Chase is sick right now. It is highly unusual for him to be sick. We expect William to be sick all the time with a cold but not Chase. It's hit him pretty hard the past few nights and Bill has had to sleep with him on Sariah's bed. Poor kid.

I feel horrible for William. We essentially do nothing fun all day. He's watched WAY too much TV and played WAY too many video games. We haven't met any kids yet to invite over but I've joined some playgroups so hopefully that will change soon.

I'm starting to get ready to ramp up my business again. I'm scared that with this economy and being in a new place I will fail. I know...great mental attitude, eh? I don't know...time will tall.

As for Bill, he's Bill. Wonderful, reliable, loving, supportive, kooky Bill. I couldn't ask for a better life partner than him.

Sigh. Life.

(will post photos soon)

Almost 2 months

I'll stop now

I'm done with the "woe-is-me" posts. Yeah, I miss Clermont/Orlando. Yeah, I miss being close to my family and friends. BUT, I know I can't do anything about it except stay in touch with them, so I will. This week starts a new week for me. :) Photos to come tomorrow.

Just me

Sariah is gone right now visiting her father and stepmom. It's just me now. I mean, of course, Bill is here too after work and on weekends but during the day, it's just me. No friends, no family...I try not to think about it but when I do start thinking...it's quiet and lonely. Well, minus the occasional scream from the boys or sound of thunder as it rains here A LOT. I know eventually I'll get out and make friends. Heck, maybe we'll even make it back to Church someday but for right now, it's just me. Le sigh.

Out of the mouth of babes

I was changing Samantha's diaper today and William asks me "When will she grow a wee-wee?"

I answered "She won't grow one. Girls are different than boys and don't have wee-wees."

He responds "Wee-wee-less people are weird!"