DDA Chapter 27

[my3princes]

Great news, Deb!!! I hope the medications help him with the ADD. I've been wondering if that's Jacob's problem, but I'm not sure. He's very focused at school, but at home, he has to be the center of attention. Of course, that could also be the fact that he's got 3 sisters that demand attention. Hmmm.

Google ADD or ADHD. The testing for it is basically just questionaires that you complete as well as the teachers. There are pamphlets that outline the most common traits.

Great news on the MRI, Deb! I am sorry that you have to switch jobs once again, but I hope that the newest one works out to be a perfect match.

Matthew comes home tomorrow! That also means that either dh or I (or both of us) need to go up there, pack everything into the van, and bring him home.

Laura relented last night and told her friend (who still hadn't spoken to her at all) that she would go to the prom. She is thinking of not taking her boyfriend and just going with the friend, though. She still thinks it would be very awkward as the three of them. She realized that even though there were other options available to her friend, that she wasn't going to feel comfortable going in any other group, and she didn't want to be responsible for this girl missing her chance to go to prom. We'll see if the friendship has been changed. Prom is next week (May 21st)! She is going dress shopping sometime this weekend with her friend, but she has a beautiful dress from last year as a back-up. I hope that they get any other plans set today (or very soon).

I'm glad that Laura is going even if the boyfriend doesn't go. When she is older and looking back she will not wonder "what if I went" class reunions always bring up events like prom and class trips etc.

 

[lovesdumbo]

Great news on the MRI Deb!!! Sounds like you made the right choice on the job too. Don't understand how they gave you the wrong information on benefits and then were not going to do anything about it.




Work has continued to be so very stressful. They are trying all these new things that don't appear to be working too well but they refuse to really admit that the economy has anything to do with our sales. So I'm charged with doing all this analysis that really doesn't answer any questions. I am so ready for this trip as are my two friends. Today the Director of Marketing gave me a $50 gift card to thank me for the stuff I've been doing for them lately (it is company paid for). Way more the gift card is the recognition that I've been trying hard even if it doesn't feel like enough lately.

I'm all pack-just need to find my hat. I even decided to leave my dSLR at home. I want to have a relaxing trip and lugging around and worrying about that thing isn't always relaxing. I should try to go to bed. DH will drive me to the boat at 5:30am. There is a boat about 2 minutes from Dorinda and she & Kathie will get on there and then the boat stops closer to me before going to Logan. It is a great way to get to the airport.

OH...and I got myself an iphone for my birthday. LOVE it!!! Very excited to use it at Disney.

 

[lovesdumbo]

and....I got $125 in Jet Blue vouchers today from the price dropping on our August flights. It has been a good day.

 

[bear74]

Great news on the MRI Deb!!! Sounds like you made the right choice on the job too. Don't understand how they gave you the wrong information on benefits and then were not going to do anything about it.




Work has continued to be so very stressful. They are trying all these new things that don't appear to be working too well but they refuse to really admit that the economy has anything to do with our sales. So I'm charged with doing all this analysis that really doesn't answer any questions. I am so ready for this trip as are my two friends. Today the Director of Marketing gave me a $50 gift card to thank me for the stuff I've been doing for them lately (it is company paid for). Way more the gift card is the recognition that I've been trying hard even if it doesn't feel like enough lately.

I'm all pack-just need to find my hat. I even decided to leave my dSLR at home. I want to have a relaxing trip and lugging around and worrying about that thing isn't always relaxing. I should try to go to bed. DH will drive me to the boat at 5:30am. There is a boat about 2 minutes from Dorinda and she & Kathie will get on there and then the boat stops closer to me before going to Logan. It is a great way to get to the airport.

OH...and I got myself an iphone for my birthday. LOVE it!!! Very excited to use it at Disney.

Bernadette have a great trip.

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[PNO4TE]

and....I got $125 in Jet Blue vouchers today from the price dropping on our August flights. It has been a good day.

Money returned is always nice to get!

and with that... twenty eight thousand posts!

 

[bethbuchall]

I'm glad that Laura is going even if the boyfriend doesn't go. When she is older and looking back she will not wonder "what if I went" class reunions always bring up events like prom and class trips etc.

Well, now I think he is going. She called him last night, and he wants to go with them. He gets home this weekend and plans to wear a suit that he already owns instead of renting a tux. This is crazy late to be doing everything, but I'm really happy that she is going. She is still very much on the fence about the whole thing but wants to make it special for her friend.

Bernadette, I already missed you, but I hope that you have a wonderful birthday trip! Someday, I will get back for my birthday.

Elin, congratulations on 28,000 posts!

Good morning, DDA!

I need to get moving. It's going to be a busy, busy day. Also, Matthew comes home today. I think that dh is going to drive up himself to pick him up. I feel a little guilty that I'm not going with him, but I need to get Laura home from an AP exam, and also there will be more room in the minivan without me there.

Have a great day, DDA! (Can't get enough of the sun!)

 

[Tammi67]

Good morning!

Bernadette - I hope you have a great trip!

Beth - Yay for Matthew coming home!

 

[tinknme]

Good morning

I think Spring was skipped & we have moved right into summer, but I am not complaining!

 

[Disney Yooper]

A weight has been lifted for me. I've been unhappy at work for a couple of months. Don't want to go into any more details than that. What I will say is that I talked with my boss about it early this morning. I wasn't sure he would "hear" me. I was wrong and should have talked with him much sooner. He heard me and by the end of the day had already started working on ways to improve things for everyone involved. I was concerned he would think that I was the problem but that doesn't seem to be the case. My life isn't going to change overnight but it is nice to know that my boss will do what he can to help me out.

 

[Disney Yooper]

Well, now I think he is going. She called him last night, and he wants to go with them. He gets home this weekend and plans to wear a suit that he already owns instead of renting a tux. This is crazy late to be doing everything, but I'm really happy that she is going. She is still very much on the fence about the whole thing but wants to make it special for her friend.

Bernadette, I already missed you, but I hope that you have a wonderful birthday trip! Someday, I will get back for my birthday.

Elin, congratulations on 28,000 posts!

Good morning, DDA!

I need to get moving. It's going to be a busy, busy day. Also, Matthew comes home today. I think that dh is going to drive up himself to pick him up. I feel a little guilty that I'm not going with him, but I need to get Laura home from an AP exam, and also there will be more room in the minivan without me there.

Have a great day, DDA! (Can't get enough of the sun!)

I'm really glad that she is going. As Deb said, there won't be any "what if's" later. And she reached out to mend things with her friend so if the relationship isn't repaired, she knows that she did her part.

 

[my3princes]

Great news on the MRI Deb!!! Sounds like you made the right choice on the job too. Don't understand how they gave you the wrong information on benefits and then were not going to do anything about it.




Work has continued to be so very stressful. They are trying all these new things that don't appear to be working too well but they refuse to really admit that the economy has anything to do with our sales. So I'm charged with doing all this analysis that really doesn't answer any questions. I am so ready for this trip as are my two friends. Today the Director of Marketing gave me a $50 gift card to thank me for the stuff I've been doing for them lately (it is company paid for). Way more the gift card is the recognition that I've been trying hard even if it doesn't feel like enough lately.

I'm all pack-just need to find my hat. I even decided to leave my dSLR at home. I want to have a relaxing trip and lugging around and worrying about that thing isn't always relaxing. I should try to go to bed. DH will drive me to the boat at 5:30am. There is a boat about 2 minutes from Dorinda and she & Kathie will get on there and then the boat stops closer to me before going to Logan. It is a great way to get to the airport.

OH...and I got myself an iphone for my birthday. LOVE it!!! Very excited to use it at Disney.

I hope you have a great trip. Sounds like you really need to get away.

A weight has been lifted for me. I've been unhappy at work for a couple of months. Don't want to go into any more details than that. What I will say is that I talked with my boss about it early this morning. I wasn't sure he would "hear" me. I was wrong and should have talked with him much sooner. He heard me and by the end of the day had already started working on ways to improve things for everyone involved. I was concerned he would think that I was the problem but that doesn't seem to be the case. My life isn't going to change overnight but it is nice to know that my boss will do what he can to help me out.

I'm glad that he listened and is attempting to help. You deserve to be happy especially when your job is keeping you away from your family for extended periods of time. Are you looking for something closer to home?





I got the call from the VA this morning. My background check has gone through very quickly and they are officially able to offer me the job. My start date is May 23rd. One more thing off my mind. I have plenty of things to keep me busy over the next week and a half so all is very well.

Hunter (and DH's) team won their game tonight so they're both pretty happy. Mom and I will be taking the younger 2 boys to Nick's game tomorrow. It's about 1 1/2 hours away, but he wants me to go and since I suddenly have time on my hands, I wouldn't miss it for the world.

 

[Disney Yooper]

I'm glad that he listened and is attempting to help. You deserve to be happy especially when your job is keeping you away from your family for extended periods of time. Are you looking for something closer to home?

Yes, I'm keeping an eye out for any job openings that can take me closer to home. Thanks for the support.

 

[mommykds]

Deb,
Congrats on the job offer!!! I am so glad that worked out for you!

Vicki,
Glad to hear your boss heard your point of view & is willing to help you. Hope everything turns out well for you.

 

[Tammi67]

Deb,
Congrats on the job offer!!! I am so glad that worked out for you!

Vicki,
Glad to hear your boss heard your point of view & is willing to help you. Hope everything turns out well for you.

What she said!!

Good morning.

 

[PNO4TE]

Deb,
Congrats on the job offer!!! I am so glad that worked out for you!

Vicki,
Glad to hear your boss heard your point of view & is willing to help you. Hope everything turns out well for you.

Perfectly said, Anne Marie!!

 

[PNO4TE]

Good morning, DDA!

 

[tmfranlk]

Deb - Congrats on the offer. I'm glad it's all coming together for you! So happy that Hunter's MRI looked good!!!

Vicki - I'm so glad your boss is listening and taking steps to help. Sadly, I think that's a rarity anymore. Good luck on the search for things closer to home.

Beth - I hope Laura has a great time. She's so sweet to take that step for her friendship.

Terry - I hope Guenna is holding on and doing well.

Elin - Hope the week has treated Bob and you well.

Bernadette - Wish things would slow down for you at work soon. I'm glad they're recognizing the work you're putting in. Have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[tinknme]

Good morning

 

[bethbuchall]

Beth - I hope Laura has a great time. She's so sweet to take that step for her friendship.

Thanks! I am glad that she was mature enough to take the step. I still think that the other girl was being unreasonable, but I think that sometimes it's better to be the bigger person. Maybe there was more to it that I never knew anyway.

Laura and her friend are out dress shopping together now. She just texted that she has fallen in love with a $178 dress! And we have 8.5% sales tax even on clothes. I know that prom dresses can get much more expensive than that, but it's a lot more than I was hoping. We'll see what else she loves. We just had a discussion about this last night, and she said that she didn't want to spend that much on a dress. I think that her friend probably has a higher budget than we do (and will probably find something a lot cheaper, because that's how it always seems to work out with Laura). Prom tickets are crazy, too. They are $45 each (and she'll pay for her boyfriend), and that doesn't include dinner. Oh, and the place that she life guards had to close the pool because of some structural problems, so she doesn't know when she'll be working again. Oh well, at least she didn't lose a friend over this.