The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 4

[julia & nicks mom]

You were typing that question while I was typing my answer weren't you?

Yep!!!!

 

[KristineN]

Kids go back to school tomorrow...I am trying to get myself back in the morning rush mode...getting 4 out the door can be hazardous to your health!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Yep!!!!

I went to media day at my college on Friday and then there was a reception afterwards, then a couple of friends went into town to play pool. I tell you - I felt like I was 20 again. But, I've paid a price. It was raining later that night, so that must be why I feel so yucky.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

Kids go back to school tomorrow...I am trying to get myself back in the morning rush mode...getting 4 out the door can be hazardous to your health!

I don't know how you do it - I only have one and DH is the one that gets him ready for school. I always admire somebody that has lots of kids to get ready and still gets them out on time. I couldn't do it!

 

[KristineN]

I went to media day at my college on Friday and then there was a reception afterwards, then a couple of friends went into town to play pool. I tell you - I felt like I was 20 again. But, I've paid a price. It was raining later that night, so that must be why I feel so yucky.

are you taking vitamins? i was never really into them...but the older I get, the more I think I need.

 

[Steamboat Marti]

are you taking vitamins? i was never really into them...but the older I get, the more I think I need.

you are probably right, I don't take any. What do you suggest doctor?

 

[KMH1]

And you said she'd never find us!

LOL Lindsay, but I was talking about Kate in the text you quoted, not my SIL!

Amy

 

[KristineN]

you are probably right, I don't take any. What do you suggest doctor?

start with a multi...add in extra b...

I also take extra c, e, and niacin. Bust most people don't want to be popping a ton of pills.

I very rarely get a cold, or sinus or sore throat...

 

[Tinkaroo]

Can I just tell you that there is nothing I hate more than having to make major life changing decisions! However, it seems like I am going to have to suck it up and work this out. It's just crazy how everything can change do fast.

Two weeks ago today I went to an intro meeting for a cohousing community that some old roommates of mine were helping to plan and build. It was wonderful and we were starting to figure out how to make it work so that we could afford to buy in there.

A few days later, I find out that my job is changing. I had been working for two departments 50/50. As part of my agreement when going back to work for the company that laid me off two months after letting me transfer to CA and two months before Terra was born, my work arrangement was 50% in the office (8-12) and 50% at home. Well, now I am being moved 100% in the pricing department (handling invoices, etc). Thanks to the folks at Enron and the ensuing changes in the financial world, our auditors want all pricing work done in the office...no home work. So, I was given two choices 40 hours a week, all in the office, plus pick up two new sales reps...or...30 hours a week, all in the office, keeping my current reps. Either way, I don't get home until at least 4pm daily.

This is all not good for several reasons. The most obvious, I DO NOT like the idea of missing ALL of Terra's day. Then there is the whole part where Phil is pretty much continuously on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I don't know what taking care of her for 10 hours a day (with commute) is going to do.

Soooo....Now for the decisions. Half of the reason we came back to Boston was because of the work arrangement. Now that is gone. Plus, we've been here a year and a half now and I have NO friends. I just can't seem to meet people. The moms the neighborhood are completely non-social. They just let their kids go out and play and are never out too. Terra's "friends" are all at least 7yo and mostly 10-11yo.

I THINK that our best bet is going to be to move to St. Louis to be near my family. I definitely like the idea of being able to see them more often. My niece is 4yo and my nephew is 20mo so Terra would have built in playmates. Plus, my sister just told me yesterday that she is almost certainly pregnant....YEAH!!! The downsides are that Phil won't be all that thrilled with the area as it is so conservative and that we will need a car again.

The problem is that I hate to move us AGAIN (we moved to CA in 02 thinking it would be best to live near my IL's for awhile, then back to MA in 04 when that turned out not to have done any good) only to find out we've made a mistake again. Plus, once we get there, it will be harder to leave again as we'll have to leave my family behind.

Okay, so I'm sorry for such a long rambling post, but I just don't know what will be best in the long run. Plus, I hate looking for jobs so that makes it harder. I guess I just wish that the "perfect job" (if I even knew what that was) would pop up making the answer clear. I guess I should just get to my original thought, which was that I could really use prayers and pixie dust for the wisdom to make the right decision. I guess I shoul throw "and quickly" in there too. If we're going to go, I would really love if we could be there before the baby was born in Dec. Plus, (to being it on topic a little bit ) I've got plane tickets for Disney to buy! I can't very well buy plane tickets until I know where I'll be flying out of.

Thanks to anyone who actually made it this far through the post! (I get a little rambly when I'm stressed or tired and I'm pretty much both right now so I guess you're all out of luck tonight.

I can only imagine how stressful this is for you. I don't know what to say, except that I'll be praying for wisdom and guidance on where will be best for you and your family.

And keep posting - we're your friends here!

 

[Steamboat Marti]

start with a multi...add in extra b...

I also take extra c, e, and niacin. Bust most people don't want to be popping a ton of pills.

I very rarely get a cold, or sinus or sore throat...

Thank you doctor - I'll take two and call you in the morning....



but seriously folks... I'm going back to bed. See you tomorrow.

 

[KristineN]

Bill just told me..." you are more obsessed with disney than I thought" I couldn't come up with a catchy reply? I think me pushing for that extra fall trip has gotten his tail all up in a knot.

 

[KMH1]

Amy -

I loved your pictures - Alyssa looks adorable in her Nemo outfit!!!!!

Yeah, I wish I could remember who bought that for her!

Amy

 

[KristineN]

AMy,

Maybe I should fly you in to plan my next party!!

 

[KMH1]

It wasn't the same without you around Amy - I don't dare give Kate a hard time without you around!!

I hope you are feeling better soon Marti!

Amy

 

[KMH1]

AMy,

Maybe I should fly you in to plan my next party!!

I could be a Disney travel rep too...my CM consultant called me tonight to tell me about the new Disney album and I think I talked her into free dining!

Amy

 

[KristineN]

cute

 

[KMH1]

I'm off to bed too...after staying up until 2 a.m. for the last two nights, this is an early night for me!

Night everyone!
Amy

 

[Steamboat Marti]

I could be a Disney travel rep too...my CM consultant called me tonight to tell me about the new Disney album and I think I talked her into free dining!

Amy

Watch out Amy - next thing you know, you'll be telling us that you talked Kevin into DVC.

 

[KristineN]

I'm off too...Bill is cranky...I have to go "humor" him!!

Gnite all

 

[tinker1bell]

start with a multi...add in extra b...

I also take extra c, e, and niacin. Bust most people don't want to be popping a ton of pills.

I very rarely get a cold, or sinus or sore throat...

Kristine, I swear that for the three years that I got a massage every week, I was not sick at all. No colds, bronchitis, no loss of voice, nothing except an occasional migraine. I do realize that it was not a cure all but it was probably just the feeling of being taken care of and could also have a time that we both could vent while she was giving me the massage.

Terry