Adventures with Leslie
Leslie and I spend a lot of time in the car! I have two teens, both learning to drive AT THE SAME TIME! It’s busy.
“Going to get Baby Fish,” she said one day when we were headed over to pick up my daughter from school.
“How did you know that?” I asked.
She said, “My Adorable Son and Baby Fish.” Then she laughed. This is how my children are listed in my phone. Not only did she know, but she’s started leaning over my shoulder whenever I look at my phone.
We recently drove to Catonsville for lunch at Matthew 1600. When Leslie saw the stairs that lead up to the dining room, she reverted back to all fours to scale the steps. We’d made so much progress at home. I’m still learning to stop trying to manage everything. My inclination was to be embarrassed but then I realized she’s just doing her best.
Thank you, Linda Reynolds! It was a lovely lunch.
As we drove toward school for another pickup, I noticed Leslie lift her hands and wave them forward when the light turned green, as if she was moving water out of the way.
“Move along. Move along,” she said. Hmmm.
I asked Leslie if I should turn up the music. She said, “NO. No.” But I know that no is her default. She loves music.
I pulled up my classic-rock Spotify mix, her favorite, and started dancing while driving. She actually put her hands up in front of her, index fingers pointed, and made the slightest indication of a chair dance!! This is what progress looks like.
Next stop: Indigo Girls. I’m a longtime supporter of the Center for Hope and the concert was a benefit for their good work.
I’ll admit I was nervous to take her. The parking, the walking, the waiting, the standing. Two friends, Meara and Lynn enthusiastically encouraged me to bring her.
Not only did she love it, but some folks who were there before us let her have a front-row spot.
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