Toystoryduo’s Journal: Baby Steps are the Key... Celebrate Each Victory!

[traceycooper]

Tracy
I hope the checks turn up soon! It must be so frustrating for DH & you!
well done on yet another great workout

 

[Lesli54]

Here's hoping that the contract money comes through today. It is really sad to see people take advantage of the situation.

Great job on all the exercise!

 

[keenercam]

Tracy -- Your exercise minutes are AWESOME!!! Congratulations, WISH friend!! I am so happy that you are enjoying the workouts and how disciplined you are to be getting to the gym so frequently! I am sure there are many other things you'd rather be doing. Especially with 2 little ones! Keep up the great work. You are such an inspiration!

 

[toystoryduo]

Thanks ladies.

I'm probably going to skip the gym today. I didn't sleep well last night and I woke up this morning not feeling all that well. I think I'm going to try and workout M, W, and F, and maybe an extra day of cardio this weekend.

Still no payment from the contractors. I'm getting very frustrated about this. We have been told since March 22nd that payment has been sent. We spoke with the contractor yesterday who said, "It will go out today for sure." If it's not here within 3 days, my DH is planning on turning it over to our lawyer.

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling (picnic + nature walk)

* Finish

* Online work

That's about all from here. Hope everyone has a great day!

 

[pearlieq]

Grr--how frustrating about those payments. I hope it comes through soon. DH does side work and it can be amazing how casual folks are about paying the bill when it's due!

Sending lots of your way to get this taken care of!

I hope you feel better today and enjoy the picnic. What fun!

 

[toystoryduo]

I am beyond frustrated now. My DH has had this business for over 6 years now. In the past 6 years, we have had contractors flake on us here and there, but never two at the same time. I absolutely can not believe that these people continue to lie to us about payments being sent out. It is so frustrating and disheartening to go to the mailbox and the P.O. Box each day to find them empty after being promised that payments have gone out. My DH completed his work in a complete and efficient manner and trusted that these contractors would adhere to their own contracts and pay on time. This is really, really messing up our budget this month.

And to top that all off, the kids down the street are making fun of my DD7 and telling her that her mom is fat.

What a great day.

 

[AmyBeth68]

Oh no Tracy...I'm so sorry you had such a rotten day.

First of all... those kids!!! Oh my goodness...that is awful....don't you think about it for one second. Attitudes like that come from the parents..I'm sorry...that is just pathetic. You're an incredible mom Tracy. Take that to heart and know that those hurtful words do NOT define you or your daughter.

As for your husbands situation...I'm really sorry that you are still dealing with that. I wish I had advice for you...but I really can't believe the lack of ethics in this world .

 

[pearlieq]

UGH!

I hope you're able to get it through to DD7 that when kids do something like that, the problem lies with THEM, and definitely not you two. What little jerks!

Here's hoping today is a better day!

 

[postesf]

Hi Tracey. I'm so sorry to hear about the situation w/ the contractors. I just don't understand people sometimes. I hope you get it all worked. I know it's hard to budget and pay bills when the payments are this late.

What rotten kids! Try not to let it get to you. Re-read what Amy said!

I hope things are better for you today!

You've done an excellent job getting to gym! You should be so proud of yourself!!!

Stacie

 

[toystoryduo]

Amy, pearlieq, and Stacy~ Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Your kind words of encouragement and support have blessed my heart. I hope you know how much I appreciate you!

Today has been a very blah kind of day. I got up this morning ready to workout and my DH didn't get home from working out until an hour and a half later. By the time I got to the gym, I had almost pretty much talked myself out of going. I did 30 very difficult minutes on the elliptical, followed by 15 minutes of lower body work. I came home, got on the computer, checked e-mails, took a bath, got back on the computer and checked more e-mails, got frustrated, ate lunch, took a nap, and am back on the computer checking e-mails again.

Here's the latests updates on our contractor payments:

Contractor A: I was told via e-mail that payment would go out Monday. I found out via e-mail today that payment had not gone out yet and that a check would be written and mailed today. Somehow, I don't believe it. If we don't received payment by Saturday at the latest, I am turning the situation over to our attorney. The payment is rapidly approaching the 90 days overdue date.

Contractor B: My DH got a hold of this contractor on the phone last night. Contractor said that they have not received payment for work my DH has completed yet so a check was in fact NOT written last week like my husband was told. (My DH was told a check was mailed last week that covered two invoices.) The check was written two days ago and was only for one invoice. Ugh!


Our Disney money has had to be used to cover some of the bills because of this. I really wanted the trip paid of by June 1st. Now, it may not be paid off before then.

As for the comments from the neighbor kids yesterday, I'm not going to lie...They hurt. Of course I was very upset and highly emotional before hearing what was said, but it still hurt. It especially hurt knowing that my DD was being teased because of my weight issues. I will say this....The little boy that made the comment didn't come over, but his friend did, and his friend had the courage to apologize for him. A very nice and mature gesture on his part.

I know that all of this is just one of those "seasons" in my life. The contractors will pay eventually and I will lose weight eventually. It's just a tough "season" to be in right now.

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling (DONE!)

* Workout (DONE!)

* (never done! )

* eBay

* Get ready for the flea market tomorrow (selling some CVS surplus and garage sale items)

* Grocery store?

Hope everyone has a nice evening ahead....

 

[keenercam]

Oh, Tracy, sweetie, I am so sorry you are going through such a rough time. PLEASE take legal action against these contractors. Your DH is entitled to interest on the overdue payment from the due date through the payment. Is there any way of having a mechanics' lien initiated? I hope this will soon be resolved for you.

As for the little brat with the nasty comments, I hope you realize that his behavior is a reflection on HIS mother/father/elders. You are an amazing, generous, attentive, loving mother, Tracy. It is such a shame that your daughter has been made to feel badly by a child whose parents have not taught him to value people for what they bring to this world and to the people around them. I am so proud of you for getting to the gym when I am sure it is not what you wanted to do and it wasnt' where you wanted to be. Keep up the great work, Tracy. Your "fitness" isn't defined by the scale, sweetie. It is about the effort you put in and the balance you have achieved in your life. Those of us fortunate enough to know you and call you friend KNOW how wonderful and beautiful you are. Sending you hugs, sweetie!

 

[pearlieq]

Good for you for digging down deep and getting yourself to the gym. I'm sure that was very hard, but you're such a strong woman!

I'm so sorry for DH's situation. I hope it can be resolved soon, or let the lawyers deal with it. Ugh. I'm sorry this is forcing you to reallocate resources and delay paying off the WDW trip. But if there's one thing I've noticed, it's that you're very creative and clever and finding ways to bring in extra funds. If anyone can do it, I know it will be you!

I hope today's a good day and the flea market goes well!

 

[Caitsmama]

Tracy, - I can only imagine what you felt like hearing that from a neighbor's kid - but, remember , they are kids, and immature. Usally kids who say stuff like that are insecure about something in their own lives i think.

Sorry to hear the junk with the contractors is still going on, i am sure that is not helping one bit -

But, be PROUD of yourself for getting to the gym, and doing your workout!! That is a big accomplishment!!

Hope you have a good day!!

 

[Amy&Dan]

Tracy, I am so sorry you are going through this right now. Kids are so cruel. I had this happen a few years ago from one of the kids in my ds' class. It really hurt, never mind the age of the person behind the jab, it hurts plain and simple. I am glad the one little boy at least did the right thing. Just remember all the good work you are doing and don't let this bring you down. You are working out and getting healthy Wish Sis, that is what matters. Far more than some little seven year old s**t who needs his little mouth washed out with soap!

I cannot belive these morons have not paid and continue to lie. I am sure one letter from your atty will make the checks magically appear. That is jsut so wrong. Don't worry, that trip will get paid off. But again, it still hurts to have people not do the right thing and have that affect your life.

I am praying for those checks to arrive and that tomorrow is a great day for you Wish Sis. I am proud of you for all that you are doing.

 

[traceycooper]

Hi Tracy
i'm glad you realise all this is going to pass,
& i cant believe how cruel some kids can be!!
I just did a guided reading session today at school about how we need to be able to empathise & think how would another person feel if you were unkind to them!
& on top of all this you managed to make the gym
sail the storm Tracy the sun will shine for you soon

 

[toystoryduo]

Thank you so much Cam, pearlieq, Stacy, Amy, and Tracey! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement and support! I appreciate each and every one of you!

Yesterday was a blessed day indeed. My DH decided to call a guy whose phone number he found on Craigslist to buy our non-working van. The guy didn't answer the phone so my DH decided to call a couple more people. This man called my DH back and apologized for missing his call. He told my DH that he couldn't pick the van up, but if we could get it started, we should take it to the scrap yard ourselves and make more money. So, we spent some time trying to get the van started, got it started, and took it to the scrapyard. My DH got twice as much as he would have gotten if someone had come and towed it for us!

When we got home, we decided to go out to eat. So, we took the money to the bank, went to Chipotle, got ice cream, came home, and opened the mail....One of the contractors sent a check! It wasn't for the full amount, but we will take it! Thank you, Lord!!!!!

All in all, a very blessed day.

This morning, my DH and I went to the gym. I did upper body first and then did 25 minutes on the elliptical. Usually, I do the cardio first, but my friend who is a trainer suggested I switch it around to make the cardio more efficient in burning calories.

Today's Plan:

* Homeschooling

* Laundry

* eBay?

* Grocery store

That's about all from here....Hope everyone has a great Friday and a wonderful weekend ahead! Thank you everyone for your prayers and support!

 

[Caitsmama]

Tracy, glad to hear it!!! God never sleeps.

 

[pearlieq]

Oh thank the Lord! You were about due for some good news!

I hope you have a great weekend!

 

[keenercam]

Tracy --- Sending prayers of thanksgiving that you finally got some good news financially. Have a great weekend!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi tracy-
Im sorry things have been so crazy for you--but you are doing a fantastic job with going to the gym! Keep it up!
have a great weekend