If the murse is wrong, we don't want to be right! 27 days- holy smoke!

[rentayenta]

When we were together he was very patchy about when he took his meds and when he didn't. I don't know what the score is now because his family are very secretive and creative with the truth but in October he really lost the plot when Becci was staying with him and frightened her big time. He's not been that great since and to be honest she doesn't want to spend much time with him. The big problem is that he's a bit of a control freak, very aggressive and thinks Becci's one of his possession and with her going through the adolescent thing it's fireworks all the way. It's a bit of an on going problem but she's a strong girl and with plenty of support hopefully she'll stay that way. Sorry that's probably way too much info for a Tuesday afternoon...you know me and my verbal outpourings.

No I wasn't a trolly dolly, I did the very unglamorous ground staff thing and then I moved into administration (crew rosters, H & S, pay returns, you know all the exciting stuff ) When BA were closing the base at Glasgow we were offered crew but I like to go home to my girls at night and to be honest I'm with Jenna on the flying thing, I dont let it stop me going places but I hate it with a passion (I can't believe I said that with 16.5 years of service for an airline under my belt )

Poor Becci, being scared by her dad. It's heartbreaking but she'll be stronger for it and continue to grow into a solid young woman! Trust me, I know. You are a good mommy allowing her to make her decisions.



Admin huh? I bet you were a cool boss!!!


Okay now kids, I have countdown to update and a full summer of plans to share. Let's start with the countdowns:

108 days until Yellowstone!!! ​

We had to change the dates because my gf Marina is coming to visit the first week in July and I fear my boss will have my head if I try to take off 2 weeks in a row.

160 days until Disneyland!!!! ​

394 days until WDW!!!!! ​

 

[jenna]

OK....... I'll join in on these countdowns.........

68 Days Until WDW

 

[rentayenta]

OK....... I'll join in on these countdowns.........

68 Days Until WDW

That is the coolest countdown of all!!!!!



And Jenna, what's this about another plan for Yellowstone??????

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

OK....... I'll join in on these countdowns.........

68 Days Until WDW

OMG Jenna how cool it this?!?!?! I'll bet you're getting all . I'm very jealous of you all with your summer holiday plans, I'm afraid I'm bound for St Andrews this year

Jenny, I don't know about the staff thinking I was to be honest I think they thought of me more as a soft touch, there were quite a few folk that were very chummy but when I had to make decisions they didn't like they were . It took me a long time not to take it personally and I'm so happy now that the biggest problem I have at work at Christmas is getting Real Gift cards out in time to reach donors for (when I published the Christmas & New Year rosters at the airport I practically needed security to walk me to my car at night )

 

[rentayenta]

Jenny, I don't know about the staff thinking I was to be honest I think they thought of me more as a soft touch, there were quite a few folk that were very chummy but when I had to make decisions they didn't like they were . It took me a long time not to take it personally and I'm so happy now that the biggest problem I have at work at Christmas is getting Real Gift cards out in time to reach donors for (when I published the Christmas & New Year rosters at the airport I practically needed security to walk me to my car at night )

It can be difficult to be a friend and a boss. And most people don't take kindly to contructive feedback. I bet it's nice to be a SAHM. I did it for 10 years until I got this hairbrained idea to get my Masters. What was I thinking????

 

[DisneyJo]

OMG Jenny another trip You lucky thing you!

Kirsteen it must be really tough on Becci, thank goodness shes a toughie

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

It can be difficult to be a friend and a boss. And most people don't take kindly to contructive feedback. I bet it's nice to be a SAHM. I did it for 10 years until I got this hairbrained idea to get my Masters. What was I thinking????

Nope not full time SAHM, I tried that for a couple of months and thought I would go off my head, I realy admire people who have the patience for this. I work Thu/Fri's for an International Aid Fund doing admin work and I love it. The initial plan when I was made redundant was to go to university and get my Midwifery degree but the HR consultant handling the base closure for BA said that there were no jobs in the west of Scotland for midwives and if I wanted to go down that road I would have to relocate down south or emigrate ...needless to say that was not going to be an option. Any way all power to you for the route you've taken, its fantastic that you've found your passion

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

OMG Jenny another trip You lucky thing you!

Kirsteen it must be really tough on Becci, thank goodness shes a toughie

I know Jo, she is such a lucky beyatch

Becci used to be realy nervous and constantly tried to please everyone but all of a sudden she's "owning" her pre teen hormones and is not taking any sh*te from anyone . Most mother's hate that phase (I admit sometimes I do too) but if it's empowering my little girl then bring it on

 

[jenna]

I am a bad mommy!!!

I played an April Fool's joke on the boys and poor Chris ended up in tears. I feel terrible, yet I'm laughing at the same time.

I sent this to them:
http://www.yahoo.americangreetings.com/ecards/view.pd?i=306105892&m=4225&rr=y&source=yahoo999

I pulled it up on the computer so they couldn't see the heading. I had them really believing that they would be going to school year round and therefore missing our Yellowstone trip.

 

[rentayenta]

OMG Jenny another trip You lucky thing you!

I feel lucky!!!! Yellowstone is so much fun too. Jenna et al have never been. They are going to drive here first and stay 2 nights. I hope the kids don't touch the banister!

Nope not full time SAHM, I tried that for a couple of months and thought I would go off my head, I realy admire people who have the patience for this. I work Thu/Fri's for an International Aid Fund doing admin work and I love it. The initial plan when I was made redundant was to go to university and get my Midwifery degree but the HR consultant handling the base closure for BA said that there were no jobs in the west of Scotland for midwives and if I wanted to go down that road I would have to relocate down south or emigrate ...needless to say that was not going to be an option. Any way all power to you for the route you've taken, its fantastic that you've found your passion

What do you do working for the International Aid Fund? It's sounds intriguing.

I know Jo, she is such a lucky beyatch

Becci used to be realy nervous and constantly tried to please everyone but all of a sudden she's "owning" her pre teen hormones and is not taking any sh*te from anyone . Most mother's hate that phase (I admit sometimes I do too) but if it's empowering my little girl then bring it on

It's better than being an unlucky beeyotch!!!!!!



Good for Becci. Applaude her ability to voice her concerns and needs. I see far too many women who are unable to do so.

I am a bad mommy!!!

I played an April Fool's joke on the boys and poor Chris ended up in tears. I feel terrible, yet I'm laughing at the same time.

I sent this to them:
http://www.yahoo.americangreetings.com/ecards/view.pd?i=306105892&m=4225&rr=y&source=yahoo999

I pulled it up on the computer so they couldn't see the heading. I had them really believing that they would be going to school year round and therefore missing our Yellowstone trip.

You ARE a bad mommy!!!! And I LOVE it!!!!! That is so stinkin' funny. I can just see the boys' faces all in shock.

 

[Native NYer]

I think I have some old ones posted in either this pre-trippie or my post trippie (link at the bottom) We love going there. It's only 4 hours away but feels like another world.


I am glad the kinders didn't eat you alive today! How was it?

101 days until Yellowstone!!!!!! ​

Oh I'm going to go check out the other tr for photos. I've been to Yosemite and it was so amazing. I'd like to visit Yellowstone one day.

The kids were very nice to me. I'm happy to be back. I cannot sit at home too long.

 

[2ScottishPrincesses]

What do you do working for the International Aid Fund? It's sounds intriguing. [/COLOR]

You ARE a bad mommy!!!! And I LOVE it!!!!! That is so stinkin' funny. I can just see the boys' faces all in shock.

Oh Jenna you're so rotten....I bet it was hilarious

Yellowstone looks stunning....I'm with you on the camping thing Jenna I don't do accomodation without bathrooms

The Aid Fund I work for supports projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America and also do alot of campaign work within the UK and provide advocacy training to people in the third world. I do admin work for a few sections including Advocacy, Outreach and supporters services. It's realy varied and can be anything from booking travel arrangements to helping arrange photo shoots. I love the variety and the fact that I'm working for people who're trying to improve the lives of others rather than a large company whose only interested is making more and more money no matter what the cost is. Here endeth the lesson...sorry that made me sound like a bit of a but I do realy believe in the work that SCIAF does.

 

[DisneyJo]

I am a bad mommy!!!

I played an April Fool's joke on the boys and poor Chris ended up in tears. I feel terrible, yet I'm laughing at the same time.

OMG you are a bad Mommy Great one though

Here endeth the lesson...sorry that made me sound like a bit of a but I do realy believe in the work that SCIAF does.

Sounds like a great job though Kirsteen, even better that you love what you do

 

[rentayenta]

Oh I'm going to go check out the other tr for photos. I've been to Yosemite and it was so amazing. I'd like to visit Yellowstone one day.

The kids were very nice to me. I'm happy to be back. I cannot sit at home too long.

I am glad they treated you well!

Oh Jenna you're so rotten....I bet it was hilarious

Yellowstone looks stunning....I'm with you on the camping thing Jenna I don't do accomodation without bathrooms

The Aid Fund I work for supports projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America and also do alot of campaign work within the UK and provide advocacy training to people in the third world. I do admin work for a few sections including Advocacy, Outreach and supporters services. It's realy varied and can be anything from booking travel arrangements to helping arrange photo shoots. I love the variety and the fact that I'm working for people who're trying to improve the lives of others rather than a large company whose only interested is making more and more money no matter what the cost is. Here endeth the lesson...sorry that made me sound like a bit of a but I do realy believe in the work that SCIAF does.

That sounds VERY fullfilling and you sound like a I agree that it's important to believe in what you do. My philosophy is that if I am spending precious time away from my loved ones, it best be for something worthwhile and that I enjoy.

OMG you are a bad Mommy Great one though


Sounds like a great job though Kirsteen, even better that you love what you do

She is a total terrible Mommy!

It's countdown time!!!!!!!!​

107 days until Jellystone!!!!!!!!!! ​

159 days until Disneyland!!!!!! ​

393 days until WDW!!!!! ​

 

[Native NYer]

It's countdown time!!!!!!!!​

107 days until Jellystone!!!!!!!!!! ​

159 days until Disneyland!!!!!! ​

393 days until WDW!!!!! ​

You're getting closer!!!

 

[rentayenta]

You're getting closer!!!

Thanks for the positive affirmations. Counting this far out might seem odd to some folks.

 

[jordanyosh]

A little over a year now......

 

[rentayenta]

A little over a year now......

Indeed!



I need to go catch up on your trippie!

 

[jordanyosh]

Indeed!



I need to go catch up on your trippie!

Whenever you can get there. It's not going anywhere anytime soon.


we'll need to exchange #s and emails as your DL trip gets closer.

 

[rentayenta]

Whenever you can get there. It's not going anywhere anytime soon.


we'll need to exchange #s and emails as your DL trip gets closer.

Fa sho we do!!!! We'll have a mini mini meet. Keith from my previous trippie will be out that weekend too. He's cool but dry . Plus my gf and her son are road trippin' with us. She cool too.