8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #5

[dahuffy]

Love the boots Debbie! Brings back some memories

I was in the 8th grade when this was taken.

 

[PBader]

Curious,

... Your ticket for your Mom worked out SAVING you anything? I hope your Mom lives somewhere other than near you IF you were using the Docker deal for her. Well... wait a minute... even IF you paid $125 in mens wear + the processing fee of maybe $90 (my fee was $90) .... you'd be paying $215 for a flight to Boston for your Mom that was worth $199 at the time of purchase - and now costs $400 (which is semi-relevant since you're NOT buying airfare when more expensive) .... so - you'd be getting $199 in air fare + $125 in mens' wear for $215. IE, that still works because it's comparable to getting a $199 fare at regular price + $125 in mens' wear for about $15!

Mom still hasn't heard about her flight yet, so with the fares being higher, it should be a good deal.

Also on the rental - are you actually ADDING an ADDITION to your rental? I must be mistaken and you're rennovating a room and bath... right?

No, we are converting the attic into a bedroom and adding a bath. My uncle is going to do the work--so it will be reasonable. Currently it is only a 2 bed/1ba, so even if Adam doesn't want it one day it should help when we resale.

And on Vegas... may I suggest having "fun" is the spice of life... no? So why not just slip away for a couple of nights to Vegas? That might be do-able since it's short. Once Alicia and I slipped away for a weekend in Hong Kong to do some shopping. That was sort of crazy but it was a last minute bargain fare from United and to this day it remains the one occassion where on the way home Alicia leaned back in her seat and asked if we could do this again (with pleasant smile and dreamy eyes). Of course, a little while after that we had Julianna and travel on the spur of the moment became a biut more complicated... AND WE HAVE NOT DONE ANY LAST MINUTE, HALF WAY AROUND THE WORLD WEEKEND ESCAPES.... gee I wonder why? So ... may I humbly submit that you should slip away for a fun filled escape with that Docker deal... gamble away your savings from the Docker deal... and if you end up making a "deposit" to the "bank of nevada" then it's a "push". And if not - then you'll be getting a "free" trip in cost - or maybe even show a profit for the trouble, eh?

Not that I'm complaining. AS,.... "A"... I've saved a LOT of money NOT doing those sort of flings.... (it was a shopping trip to HK).... and "B" ... I've had so many more PRICELESS experiences with Julianna since then. As in all those sleepess nites with a feverish daughter ... and the 1st time we cruised Disney with Julianna and her endless hapiness that trip!

I gotta run now ... I'm the volunteer computer lab assisstant in about 8 minutes at Juliannas' school. Plus I have her lunch with me that needs delivering to her.

TTFN!

I'd like to slip away. I had my request for Vegas, Miami or Orlando--so we shall see what they offer.

 

[PBader]

I was planning on bringing my Ipod anyway...a buck isn't too bad....


For those of you heading to Boston...let me know if you have any questions!!!
I would be glad to help!

Chrissie

Thanks Chrissie, I don't think I will get much time away from my Nana's house. But I do want some Brighams coffee icecream, hot fudge and some jimmies

 

[PBader]

does anyone want some kids?? it has been such a bad day!! thank goodness dh is on his way home, cuz i think i'm gonna lock myself in my room and scream/cry!!
the baby i watch has done nothing but scream all this week. he's not sick...it's just his lovely nature. i've dealt with it for over a year now, but it's getting worse! and today i'm grumpy anyways!
and today is my dd's bday. she has dance at 3:00, so i asked my friend to pick her up at school, and friend calls me to tell me that dd is not out of school yet. she asks the teacher where she is, and teacher informs her that dd has been in school crying hysterically all day today about going to dance. she has never had an issue with going...she's danced since she was only 2....but for the last few weeks, if i can't go with her and sit there, she doesnt want to go. she doesn't usually dance at 3...but they have a comp this weekend, and she is going in for extra practice. i know she may be a bit stressed over the comp, but she really needs to get over this! my friend brought her home, and she acted like a baby....clinging to the furniture and not going out the door! we had many discussions before, and she's done comps before, so i'm not sure what the deal is...it just irritates me!
then, while i'm trying to get her all ready to go out the door for dance, i hear yelling amongst the boys that i watch. turns out that they are all out playing basketball, and my oldest ds decides to have a meltdown too....and whipped the ball at one of his friends. what in the world? i'm about ready to have a major meltdown!!!! his attitude comes from not wanting to go to baseball practice....something that HE wanted to sign up for. im so irritated...sorry for venting.

Shannon, hope your tomorrow is brighter

 

[captaincrash]

Remember when they were babies, and you had to schedule in advance a visit to the bathroom?

Yeah...

... it's incredible the changes we've had since the kids arrived.

My spouse and I had no idea (duh) that a child could "arrive" somewhat earlier than the due date. I mean the babay is due on so and so a date ... so i can write it into my calandar and schedule, right?

Oooooo Noooooo..... it does not work that way our OBGYN said - but did WE listen? No. Just like when we asked our BOGYN if it's OK that we take this last minute trip to Hong Kong we saw on the internet. He said in a flippant off handed way .... "....aaaahhhh... yeah, go ahead and go...". So I glanced at Alicia and she smiled back and we went. When we got back we brought a token gift to our OBGYN as a travel gift from Hong Kong ... and he stammerred that he thought we were KIDDING! He absolutely would NOT let us travel by air - let alone half way around the world in the THIRD TRIMESTER! How was I to know?

We were entirely too caught up with our usual routine of work and thinking folks had warned us that travel and life changes after kids arrive. So we thought we were OK to squeeze in one last trip somewhere.

Our OB asked "what if the baby had come out while we were in Hong Kong?". So I was thinking silently in reply .... " .... so what? You would not get to bill us for the whole procedure?".

At any rate, we did NOT expect Julianna to arrrive early - and she did. In spite of the warnings from our OB that Alicia seemed too small a petite a woman to carry a child to full term so we SHOULD expect an early arrival. And of course - in our cases it went IN ONE EAR and OUT THE OTHER.

One evening I was sleeping on the sofa because Alicia was sort of BIG with the final days of the pregnancy and my snoring and rolling around made it difficult for her to get a full and decent nights rest. Well... one evening I awoke on the sofa with our dog licking me on the face. And I was thinking ... "what on EARTH are you doing Sugar?" and I swatted him aaway thinking he NEVER does that. Well as I swatted at him I could faintly hear (since I was waking up now) ... I could faintly hear Alicia calling out for me form the bedroom .... "Tom.... Tom.... TOM..... TOM!...". So I jumped up to run over and Alicia told me to look at this! And the bed was sort of realy wet. And she said I think my water has broken!

Well... Alicia kept saying... "oh no... oh no.... it's too soon .... it's too soon...". We were only 3.5 weeks ahead of the due date so Julianna was technically about to be 3-4 days as a pre-meee so it was not all THAT bad or early. And so - Alicia took out her birth and pregnancy books and feverishly began reading. Then we quickly agreed we should call her brother in Boston since he was the 7 board MD whom we often consulted. We woke him up - and he admonished that we should go to the hospital - call them first - then let him go back to SLEEEP! Of course, he was half kidding (and half serious).

Anyways ... IMO we were not as well prepared as new parents as some others might have been. IE, I bet 99% of the other families reading this have been better prepared to be new parents than Alicia and I were. At any rate, Julianna was born that morning... 3.5 weeks early. And only 3 weeks earlier we were in Hong Kong shopping.

Below are a few images i dug up from that feb 28th flight to Hong Kong. I kno... we were nuts to have gone - and lucky nothing happened while we were out of town.

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[smeecanada]

does anyone want some kids?? it has been such a bad day!! thank goodness dh is on his way home, cuz i think i'm gonna lock myself in my room and scream/cry!! .........sorry for venting.

It's perfectly okay to vent. We all need it. Now, take a moment and breath. Reinforcement is coming with DH on the way home and that will help alot, I hope. When, he gets home, maybe you can have at least 10 minutes to yourself to regroup and have a cup of tea and a little private time. Hoping the rest of your weekend goes much better.

 

[got2travel]

Somebody pass the rum......I promise to share with Shannon


Just got off a conference call where it was announced that we will be making a 23-25% force reduction. Within my organization that means about 350 people. No one will know until 'late April' what their employment status is. Some people will even have to take downgrades if they want to stay employed.

I've known for several weeks that we were restructuring. But this is the first time they put some numbers and timelines to it.

They say it's based on performance and skills. But I know from personal experience that is not always the case. I was one of the top performers when we went through this last year, but got targeted anyway. Luckily they found me another position otherwise I would have been laid off. I actually found out that some people's annual reviews were not even looked at in making the decisions last year.

I've been here 12 years. This is about the 6th time I've been through this.

 

[smeecanada]

I got Mickey Mail - took a little longer as it made a stop at my TA's on the mainland.

I've had a little bit of a look. They have the dates right for booking .

I'm a little disappointed that there is no details about the excursions other than see the website. I'm a visual person when it comes to stuff like this. So, much easier to discuss with everyone else, if I have some paper to wave around and point/refer to. So, I'm going to have to go to the site and start printing. Is there a better excursion list hiding somewhere than having to go into each one individually?

Happy Birthday to all. Sure, have a lot of spring birthdays in our group. Our next one is DD at the end of the month, followed by mine in May - DH had his a couple of weeks ago. DS is odd man out with a Fall birthday.

It's been a fairly stressful week and I'm beginning to relax a bit. FIL had open heart surgery last Friday and seems to be doing quite well. DH had further eye surgery this morning and we are hoping that is the last of it. He has been dealing with a detacted retina. Haven't found out yet what type of restrictions we'll be dealing with in regards to the TOAL. I had a bit of fun for a few hours with a quick trip to the mainland - complete with a pod of killer whales showing up beside the ferry. I went to see Mamma Mia with my DSis, DNiece and my DNephew's fiancee. It was really well done - then I had to head home back to reality.

I can't believe how quickly time is flying and soon it will be time for the trip. I'm having fun reading bits about the WB Repo planning and enjoying Andrew's Panama thread.

Off to attempt to do some work for awhile.

 

[captaincrash]

Shannon....vent when you need to. You have a VERY demanding job!

Regarding Lauryn's meltdown.....I had a similar situation with Kylie at her first ice skating competition. She was used to being on stage at her dance recitals, but she was always with a group. This was the first time she was going to be performing solo. She was calm, cool and collected through all of the practices and rehearsals....so I was shocked when competition day came, we get to the rink and minutes before she was going to perform, she had a meltdown. She started crying and saying she didn't want to do it anymore. I felt like such a bad mom because I reminded her of all of the expense involved and that she needed to face her fear and go out on the ice. Her coach and I kept telling her we would be right there at the entrance out on the ice. Part of me wanted to scoop my little baby up and take her home. But I knew she wouldn't grow from the experience if I did that. I was also worried I was being too harsh with her, maybe expecting too much. As it turned out, she mustered up the courage to go out, got through her routine, and didn't crack even a slight smile the whole time until it was over. Then she instantly started grinning from ear to ear! She came off of the ice and told me how proud she was of herself that she did it. She ended up placing third in that competition, but the greater reward was the confidence she gained that day. Since then she has even sung a solo in the school talent show, something I would find to be far more frightening!

I hope it all works out for Lauryn. Please tell her Kylie sends her an extra special birthday wish!

Deanna!

This sounds so wonderful! At the same time I could feel myself tensing up bit as i read of your daughters' resistance to your encouragement. I too - as just about anyone else with kids - have had similar experinces. The most recent was not nearly as dramatic - however it happened just yesterday... I had been talking to the little one about her growing up more so of late - and I told her that I expecther to go on her own for a change and choose her own clothes and dress herself properly or NOT go to school (and miss circle time). What marked this as different was that I usually accompany her all over the place to do lots of things - going potty - going to get changed - etc. So, she stood there listening intently to me (I noticed she stood listening with calm seriousness) and she turned - walked away without ANY fuss - and returned fully dressed and coordinated. I was silently stunned as this was a first of sorts. I know ... it's nothing like your experience - but it happened yesterday.

does anyone want some kids?? it has been such a bad day!! thank goodness dh is on his way home, cuz i think i'm gonna lock myself in my room and scream/cry!!
the baby i watch has done nothing but scream all this week. he's not sick...it's just his lovely nature. i've dealt with it for over a year now, but it's getting worse! and today i'm grumpy anyways!
and today is my dd's bday. she has dance at 3:00, so i asked my friend to pick her up at school, and friend calls me to tell me that dd is not out of school yet. she asks the teacher where she is, and teacher informs her that dd has been in school crying hysterically all day today about going to dance. she has never had an issue with going...she's danced since she was only 2....but for the last few weeks, if i can't go with her and sit there, she doesnt want to go. she doesn't usually dance at 3...but they have a comp this weekend, and she is going in for extra practice. i know she may be a bit stressed over the comp, but she really needs to get over this! my friend brought her home, and she acted like a baby....clinging to the furniture and not going out the door! we had many discussions before, and she's done comps before, so i'm not sure what the deal is...it just irritates me!
then, while i'm trying to get her all ready to go out the door for dance, i hear yelling amongst the boys that i watch. turns out that they are all out playing basketball, and my oldest ds decides to have a meltdown too....and whipped the ball at one of his friends. what in the world? i'm about ready to have a major meltdown!!!! his attitude comes from not wanting to go to baseball practice....something that HE wanted to sign up for. im so irritated...sorry for venting.

OK Shannon...

... I love kids so go ahead and send 'em over. I'll return 'em just in time for you to pay for their college tuition, OK? < Wink > Seriously, I too have had moments / days like this more or less. As has anyone with kids most likely. Whatever it might have been - things sometimes mount up and just sort of weigh on you.

Might I offer simple encouragement - as I have no brilliant answers. Who does, eh? A long time ago someone once told me everyone you meet will have advice or even criticism about how to raise our kids. And that what THEY found is the right way to have handled any situation is precisely the way you've been handling it. Well... I dunno sometimes but I do appreciate the jist of this - that our choices and decisions are gonna turn out just fine in the long run. And that applies even if we are secretly less than perfect! < wink >

Anyways - hang in there Shannon!!!! Your family needs you BIG TIME... no doubt about it! And these challenging times will pass - as usual.

If you're buying all that - than may I offer this fine bridge to sell ya in Brooklyn? I have great terms and financing - but a huge discount for all cash deals too! < chuckling >

 

[mkygrl]

Thanks Chrissie, I don't think I will get much time away from my Nana's house. But I do want some Brighams coffee icecream, hot fudge and some jimmies

Hope your not expecting to get it at a Brigham's Ice Cream parlor..not very many left!

I got Mickey Mail - took a little longer as it made a stop at my TA's on the mainland.
Andrew's Panama thread..

Ok I am jealous.....
I know it doesn't have more info that we already know..but it signifies that it is getting closer!


Chrissie

 

[captaincrash]

Somebody pass the rum......I promise to share with Shannon


Just got off a conference call where it was announced that we will be making a 23-25% force reduction. Within my organization that means about 350 people. No one will know until 'late April' what their employment status is. Some people will even have to take downgrades if they want to stay employed.

I've known for several weeks that we were restructuring. But this is the first time they put some numbers and timelines to it.

They say it's based on performance and skills. But I know from personal experience that is not always the case. I was one of the top performers when we went through this last year, but got targeted anyway. Luckily they found me another position otherwise I would have been laid off. I actually found out that some people's annual reviews were not even looked at in making the decisions last year.

I've been here 12 years. This is about the 6th time I've been through this.

Hang in there Monica!

You're a top performer - so you're a survivor ... whether that ends up happening at your present employer or another. Have documents supporting your performance ready - and maybe just in case you might want to tap a head hunter or shoot some resumes to any networked connections you might have. just i case a change comes down then you'll be a few steps ahead. ALSO, you never know when something like this might lead to a real improvement through another company! often when you keep your ear pressed to the ground you catch fair warning of the unexpected - when it's least expected. And in this case it might be an unexpected job improvement elsewhere while you're expecting to be retained where you are! I think companies love to consider swiping great candidates when they are successfully employed elsewhere - and even better when it's a competitor sometimes!

OK... I gotta run now ... Daughter has a play to perform in (simple stuff) tonight - so i gotta go get her - feed her early - let her rest and so on.

TTFN!

 

[luvmy3sons]

Somebody pass the rum......I promise to share with Shannon


Just got off a conference call where it was announced that we will be making a 23-25% force reduction. Within my organization that means about 350 people. No one will know until 'late April' what their employment status is. Some people will even have to take downgrades if they want to stay employed.

I've known for several weeks that we were restructuring. But this is the first time they put some numbers and timelines to it.

They say it's based on performance and skills. But I know from personal experience that is not always the case. I was one of the top performers when we went through this last year, but got targeted anyway. Luckily they found me another position otherwise I would have been laid off. I actually found out that some people's annual reviews were not even looked at in making the decisions last year.

I've been here 12 years. This is about the 6th time I've been through this.

Hang in there Monica.... I know it's tough and you will be worried. I've been with the same company for almost 20 years. We have been bought out 3 times and luckily my department has survived all 3 times. We have held our breath a lot. Like Crash said, it may lead to better things. You have been at your company a long time. That says a lot.

Penny

 

[luvmy3sons]

YAY! Have a great time! I'd love a DL map if you end up with an extra.

I want some!!!!

I will bring extra maps home of DCL and DL. I'll also see what other things I can find.

On my way out the door. Have a good weekend!

Penny

 

[msaseifert]

does anyone want some kids?? it has been such a bad day!! thank goodness dh is on his way home, cuz i think i'm gonna lock myself in my room and scream/cry!!
the baby i watch has done nothing but scream all this week. he's not sick...it's just his lovely nature. i've dealt with it for over a year now, but it's getting worse! and today i'm grumpy anyways!
and today is my dd's bday. she has dance at 3:00, so i asked my friend to pick her up at school, and friend calls me to tell me that dd is not out of school yet. she asks the teacher where she is, and teacher informs her that dd has been in school crying hysterically all day today about going to dance. she has never had an issue with going...she's danced since she was only 2....but for the last few weeks, if i can't go with her and sit there, she doesnt want to go. she doesn't usually dance at 3...but they have a comp this weekend, and she is going in for extra practice. i know she may be a bit stressed over the comp, but she really needs to get over this! my friend brought her home, and she acted like a baby....clinging to the furniture and not going out the door! we had many discussions before, and she's done comps before, so i'm not sure what the deal is...it just irritates me!
then, while i'm trying to get her all ready to go out the door for dance, i hear yelling amongst the boys that i watch. turns out that they are all out playing basketball, and my oldest ds decides to have a meltdown too....and whipped the ball at one of his friends. what in the world? i'm about ready to have a major meltdown!!!! his attitude comes from not wanting to go to baseball practice....something that HE wanted to sign up for. im so irritated...sorry for venting.

Sorry your day is ot going well........it must be in the air because my kids are out of control today too!

 

[m&m's mom]

I got Mickey Mail - took a little longer as it made a stop at my TA's on the mainland.
Me Too!! Finally! Made a stop at my TA too. Was dated that it was created on 03/20 so no clue why the delay.
I've had a little bit of a look. They have the dates right for booking .

Mine was correct as well.

I'm a little disappointed that there is no details about the excursions other than see the website. I'm a visual person when it comes to stuff like this. So, much easier to discuss with everyone else, if I have some paper to wave around and point/refer to. So, I'm going to have to go to the site and start printing. Is there a better excursion list hiding somewhere than having to go into each one individually?

In a word? Passporter!! It has everythnig on excursions in detai.

Happy Birthday to all. Sure, have a lot of spring birthdays in our group. Our next one is DD at the end of the month, followed by mine in May - DH had his a couple of weeks ago. DS is odd man out with a Fall birthday.

It's been a fairly stressful week and I'm beginning to relax a bit. FIL had open heart surgery last Friday and seems to be doing quite well. DH had further eye surgery this morning and we are hoping that is the last of it. He has been dealing with a detacted retina. Haven't found out yet what type of restrictions we'll be dealing with in regards to the TOAL. I had a bit of fun for a few hours with a quick trip to the mainland - complete with a pod of killer whales showing up beside the ferry. I went to see Mamma Mia with my DSis, DNiece and my DNephew's fiancee. It was really well done - then I had to head home back to reality.

Color me JEALOUS!!! I love whales!

I can't believe how quickly time is flying and soon it will be time for the trip. I'm having fun reading bits about the WB Repo planning and enjoying Andrew's Panama thread.

Off to attempt to do some work for awhile.

Have fun!!

 

[msaseifert]

Somebody pass the rum......I promise to share with Shannon


Just got off a conference call where it was announced that we will be making a 23-25% force reduction. Within my organization that means about 350 people. No one will know until 'late April' what their employment status is. Some people will even have to take downgrades if they want to stay employed.

I've known for several weeks that we were restructuring. But this is the first time they put some numbers and timelines to it.

They say it's based on performance and skills. But I know from personal experience that is not always the case. I was one of the top performers when we went through this last year, but got targeted anyway. Luckily they found me another position otherwise I would have been laid off. I actually found out that some people's annual reviews were not even looked at in making the decisions last year.

I've been here 12 years. This is about the 6th time I've been through this.

Sorry to hear this..........ist never any fun when they say the word "restructuring". DH has been through it many of times and its very stressful. Here is your rum!

 

[m&m's mom]

I am in hiding now for DD's safety.
My Mom drives all the way across town (15 mins) most days to help Megan (11 yo DD) with her homework. My Mom was a teacher and is a major braniac.
Well today she says "Can you get Megan's regular homework done with her so I can concentrate on Science?" I say "Sure".
We get home from school after going to the post office and finding out my "Vital Statistics" forms are correct for the girls, and we start homework. Megan says immediately that she does not have much at all. Great!
I go Miranda's speling w/ her while Megan finishes up her homework. So far so good. Mom gets here and starts going through Megan's notebook and finds a TON of stuff not done. They will be at it for hours! I was SO MAD!!!! I tried calmly asking Megan why she did not tell me she had all this. "I forgot". A blatant lie. I told her she knew she had this and she screams and runs upstairs. Mind you she is in the 5th grade- not a baby!
She is pitching a fit and DH walks in and does not understand why Megan is in trouble and DEFENDS HER! He absolutely will not listen.
To avoid screaming at my DH in front of my mother- I decided to come in my room and ignore them both. Poor Mom is stuck dealing w/ Megan.

So.... Shannon- Today stinks for a lot of us!!

Monica- Please forgive my rant when you obviously have much more valid concerns. Best of luck to you!

 

[buckifan]

Yeah...

... it's incredible the changes we've had since the kids arrived.

My spouse and I had no idea (duh) that a child could "arrive" somewhat earlier than the due date. I mean the babay is due on so and so a date ... so i can write it into my calandar and schedule, right?

Oooooo Noooooo..... it does not work that way our OBGYN said - but did WE listen? No. Just like when we asked our BOGYN if it's OK that we take this last minute trip to Hong Kong we saw on the internet. He said in a flippant off handed way .... "....aaaahhhh... yeah, go ahead and go...". So I glanced at Alicia and she smiled back and we went. When we got back we brought a token gift to our OBGYN as a travel gift from Hong Kong ... and he stammerred that he thought we were KIDDING! He absolutely would NOT let us travel by air - let alone half way around the world in the THIRD TRIMESTER! How was I to know?

OMGoodness Tom!!! You were SOOO lucky! But in hindsight....this story is a good one!

 

[buckifan]

Somebody pass the rum......I promise to share with Shannon


Just got off a conference call where it was announced that we will be making a 23-25% force reduction. Within my organization that means about 350 people. No one will know until 'late April' what their employment status is. Some people will even have to take downgrades if they want to stay employed.

I've known for several weeks that we were restructuring. But this is the first time they put some numbers and timelines to it.

They say it's based on performance and skills. But I know from personal experience that is not always the case. I was one of the top performers when we went through this last year, but got targeted anyway. Luckily they found me another position otherwise I would have been laid off. I actually found out that some people's annual reviews were not even looked at in making the decisions last year.

I've been here 12 years. This is about the 6th time I've been through this.

Hope everything works out okay, Monica!

 

[buckifan]

I am in hiding now for DD's safety.
My Mom drives all the way across town (15 mins) most days to help Megan (11 yo DD) with her homework. My Mom was a teacher and is a major braniac.
Well today she says "Can you get Megan's regular homework done with her so I can concentrate on Science?" I say "Sure".
We get home from school after going to the post office and finding out my "Vital Statistics" forms are correct for the girls, and we start homework. Megan says immediately that she does not have much at all. Great!
I go Miranda's speling w/ her while Megan finishes up her homework. So far so good. Mom gets here and starts going through Megan's notebook and finds a TON of stuff not done. They will be at it for hours! I was SO MAD!!!! I tried calmly asking Megan why she did not tell me she had all this. "I forgot". A blatant lie. I told her she knew she had this and she screams and runs upstairs. Mind you she is in the 5th grade- not a baby!
She is pitching a fit and DH walks in and does not understand why Megan is in trouble and DEFENDS HER! He absolutely will not listen.
To avoid screaming at my DH in front of my mother- I decided to come in my room and ignore them both. Poor Mom is stuck dealing w/ Megan.

So.... Shannon- Today stinks for a lot of us!!

Monica- Please forgive my rant when you obviously have much more valid concerns. Best of luck to you!

Coral...I can tell you are seething!

You were so mad when you typed this, you actually spelled "spelling" wrong. That's never good.

Hope you don't mind me making light, just trying to cheer you up!

It'll get better....you will take one look at Megan sleeping in bed tonight, looking like an angel, and all will be forgotten!