DDA Chapter 27

[bethbuchall]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[my3princes]

No school here again today for the younger two. This time sleet and freezing rain. Hunter was sick during the night so a snow day saved him from missing a day.

Nick has school, but he goes to High School in the next town over since we don't have a high school. Hopefully the roads clear up quickly or he could have an interesting ride home.

 

[bethbuchall]

We had lots of rain here this morning. There was a freezing rain advisory, but fortunately, it wasn't that cold, so it was all rain. Tomorrow looks relatively nice: sunny and 35!

Bathroom #1 is basically done. I am staining the door now. The plasterers need to come back to do a little touch-up, and then we'll need to paint in a couple of weeks once the plaster is completely cured. It is usable now except for the lack of privacy with no door. I should be ready to rehang the door by tomorrow evening. We have this week "off" from workers, and they will start bathroom #2 next Monday.

 

[my3princes]

We had lots of rain here this morning. There was a freezing rain advisory, but fortunately, it wasn't that cold, so it was all rain. Tomorrow looks relatively nice: sunny and 35!

Bathroom #1 is basically done. I am staining the door now. The plasterers need to come back to do a little touch-up, and then we'll need to paint in a couple of weeks once the plaster is completely cured. It is usable now except for the lack of privacy with no door. I should be ready to rehang the door by tomorrow evening. We have this week "off" from workers, and they will start bathroom #2 next Monday.

Exciting. I can't wait to see the complete pictures.

 

[MrsHeg]

Good Morning!

 

[bethbuchall]

Good morning, DDA! It's going to be a busy day here.

 

[tmfranlk]

Good morning, DDA!

Feels like forever since I've been here. Now that the crazy birthday-heavy February is over, maybe things can slow dobe. HA! Now it just gets to be the crazy Girl Scout-heavy March. I've GOT to get ramped up and moving quick on day camp stuff. I've also got to get the GS papers and other paraphenalia under control befor the dinint room explodes.

Of course, that's all being kicked off with a total lack of voice today. You know, on the day where I have kids from 7:30am to 8:15pm. Could get interesting. I have no idea why it's gone, it just was when I woke up.

Already, kid 1 is here so off I go!

 

[Glynis]

Good morning! It's a beautiful day here! I just wish that I could get outside and enjoy it! Oh well, maybe if I work really hard I'll be able to take a quick walk, or something.

Life is pretty good here right now! Jacob placed second in his school's science fair, so he feels good about it, but doesn't have to continue! Katie's history fair project has been turned in and graded (100%), and now she has to gear up to present it at the State competition. Her teacher feels good about her chances, so, if she does well, there's the possibility of a trip to Washington D.C. in June! We're keeping our fingers crossed!

The rest of us are just plugging along. The twins reminded me, this morning, that it's 21 days to their birthday. Think they are excited?

I hope everyone is doing well.

 

[babytrees]

Good morning! It's a beautiful day here! I just wish that I could get outside and enjoy it! Oh well, maybe if I work really hard I'll be able to take a quick walk, or something.

Life is pretty good here right now! Jacob placed second in his school's science fair, so he feels good about it, but doesn't have to continue! Katie's history fair project has been turned in and graded (100%), and now she has to gear up to present it at the State competition. Her teacher feels good about her chances, so, if she does well, there's the possibility of a trip to Washington D.C. in June! We're keeping our fingers crossed!

The rest of us are just plugging along. The twins reminded me, this morning, that it's 21 days to their birthday. Think they are excited?

I hope everyone is doing well.

Ohhhh!!! I did not realize her history project would go on to state. Congrats to Katie!!! (and you know if I can make it into DC WHEN she gets here in June, I will be there to see her)

 

[Glynis]

Ohhhh!!! I did not realize her history project would go on to state. Congrats to Katie!!! (and you know if I can make it into DC WHEN she gets here in June, I will be there to see her)

We'll keep everyone posted! I'm so proud of her with this project. It was harder than anything I ever had to do in college, and she did it all on her own. All I had to do was nag her to get it done. She took care of the research, the interviewing, editing her documentary, etc. She has been amazing through it all. There were a lot of tears shed, and she got really tired of it, but now she can look back and be proud of what she accomplished.

 

[tmfranlk]

That's awesome, Glynis!!! Congrats and BEST OF LUCK to Katie. Sounds amazing.

 

[babytrees]

Hi all!! I am sorry I haven't been on in awhile...but in this case nothing new means I probably am not having trouble with Jim.

Abi is auditioning for a band camp run by her school district next week. I went on a road trip (2 hours) yesterday to find the book with audition pieces in it. She said they were all easy. And for her they probably are. I don't know if I said but she was chosen as a 3rd chair Euphonium for All County Band. The concert was amazing and she was so happy to be "playing in a good band." Imagine what she could do if she actually practiced her instrument. She is ranked 19th in her class after one semester at the school....again imagine if she actually liked her classes.

Cassidy seems to be doing well in Albuquerque. I am trying really hard to figure out how to get her out here. Abi and I both miss her terribly.

Jim is the king of dunces and I can't believe how long it took me to get myself out of the relationship...but I am.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[my3princes]

We'll keep everyone posted! I'm so proud of her with this project. It was harder than anything I ever had to do in college, and she did it all on her own. All I had to do was nag her to get it done. She took care of the research, the interviewing, editing her documentary, etc. She has been amazing through it all. There were a lot of tears shed, and she got really tired of it, but now she can look back and be proud of what she accomplished.

It sounds amazing. Great Job Katie and congratulations!!

 

[Glynis]

Hi all!! I am sorry I haven't been on in awhile...but in this case nothing new means I probably am not having trouble with Jim.

Abi is auditioning for a band camp run by her school district next week. I went on a road trip (2 hours) yesterday to find the book with audition pieces in it. She said they were all easy. And for her they probably are. I don't know if I said but she was chosen as a 3rd chair Euphonium for All County Band. The concert was amazing and she was so happy to be "playing in a good band." Imagine what she could do if she actually practiced her instrument. She is ranked 19th in her class after one semester at the school....again imagine if she actually liked her classes.

Cassidy seems to be doing well in Albuquerque. I am trying really hard to figure out how to get her out here. Abi and I both miss her terribly.

Jim is the king of dunces and I can't believe how long it took me to get myself out of the relationship...but I am.

Congratulations to Abi!!! I hope she makes it into band camp! That could be a really good thing for her.

I'm glad that Cassidy is doing well. Is she enjoying college? I hope you can get her out for a visit. I know she misses you guys, too.

I love the upbeat way you sound now that Jim is out of the picture! You sound so much more optimistic! Love it!!!

 

[Glynis]

Good morning, DDA!

Elin - How is Bob doing? He's been on my mind a lot, lately. As have you and the girls. Everyone holding up ok?

 

[Glynis]

It sounds amazing. Great Job Katie and congratulations!!

Thanks, Deb!

 

[my3princes]

I had a very strange interview today. I arrived 10 minutes early and they seemed surprised that I would arrive early Was taken into the conference room and asked a couple of questions about my last job and about my for job at the medical center. One of the interviewers asked a bunch of questions about the billing position that I had which doesn't have any connection to the job description that they are interviewing for and I was ushered out. Less than 15 minutes start to finish. When I commented to the receptionist that was walking me out that it seemed short she explained that all first interviews are scheduled for 15 minutes. They will be sending out emails with second interviews at some point and plan to hire next week. I think it went well in that brief time and I have definitely done everything that the position entails and then some. Time will tell.

 

[bear74]

I had a very strange interview today. I arrived 10 minutes early and they seemed surprised that I would arrive early Was taken into the conference room and asked a couple of questions about my last job and about my for job at the medical center. One of the interviewers asked a bunch of questions about the billing position that I had which doesn't have any connection to the job description that they are interviewing for and I was ushered out. Less than 15 minutes start to finish. When I commented to the receptionist that was walking me out that it seemed short she explained that all first interviews are scheduled for 15 minutes. They will be sending out emails with second interviews at some point and plan to hire next week. I think it went well in that brief time and I have definitely done everything that the position entails and then some. Time will tell.

good luck

 

[babytrees]

I had a very strange interview today. I arrived 10 minutes early and they seemed surprised that I would arrive early Was taken into the conference room and asked a couple of questions about my last job and about my for job at the medical center. One of the interviewers asked a bunch of questions about the billing position that I had which doesn't have any connection to the job description that they are interviewing for and I was ushered out. Less than 15 minutes start to finish. When I commented to the receptionist that was walking me out that it seemed short she explained that all first interviews are scheduled for 15 minutes. They will be sending out emails with second interviews at some point and plan to hire next week. I think it went well in that brief time and I have definitely done everything that the position entails and then some. Time will tell.

More often than not the interviewers are surprised when I am early. That sounds like a fairly normal interview to me. Maybe it's just me

Good luck!!