Geoff asked for a status today. He is #6 in Fort Worth and #9 in Dallas. Don't ask me how this happened....I have no idea.
Obviously, there are much sicker people out there. It's gut-wrenching to say the least. Geoff and I have yet to figure out how to deal with the waiting. You would think we would have the hang of it by now. Geoff's suggestion is to "take me out back and just shoot me". Very original.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Welcome to Harvard, kids
Yeah, so we go to " parent orientation" last night for Ava's new school that she will be starting next week. Let me just start out by saying that it isn't really "school" it's an MDO program (Mother's Day Out). BUT we would never call it that here in McKinney because of course they are going to SCHOOL at age 3. Whatever.
So we walk in the building and the first thing we see are the "packets" and the name tags. Wow. A little more formal than I expected. At this point, I don't really say anything to Geoff . We put our name tags on and find our seats (there are rows of seats positioned in front of a podium). Still a little perplexed. Geoff looks over at me as says "Whoa, I didn't know this was going to be like a seminar. Do you think we get a bathroom break"? I start laughing because at least he and I are on the same page (at the moment).
And then we start...we go through the handbook, the rules, the dresscode, the discipline policy, the snacks, etc. Whatever. I look over and of course typical Geoff is getting all into this. He turns to me and says "so Ava is going like 4 days a week, right"? No Geoff, she is going two days a week like we have talked about for the last 6 months. He's floored. He can't believe she is only going two days a week. He's never been so impressed. Whatever.
The orientation ended. Her two teachers were introduced (Ms. Sandra and Ms. Sheryl). They both seemed very sweet. This is the way I look at it: as long as they throw a little Jesus in there, sing some songs, make some stuff, and she comes home happy than the tuition was well spent.
So we walk in the building and the first thing we see are the "packets" and the name tags. Wow. A little more formal than I expected. At this point, I don't really say anything to Geoff . We put our name tags on and find our seats (there are rows of seats positioned in front of a podium). Still a little perplexed. Geoff looks over at me as says "Whoa, I didn't know this was going to be like a seminar. Do you think we get a bathroom break"? I start laughing because at least he and I are on the same page (at the moment).
And then we start...we go through the handbook, the rules, the dresscode, the discipline policy, the snacks, etc. Whatever. I look over and of course typical Geoff is getting all into this. He turns to me and says "so Ava is going like 4 days a week, right"? No Geoff, she is going two days a week like we have talked about for the last 6 months. He's floored. He can't believe she is only going two days a week. He's never been so impressed. Whatever.
The orientation ended. Her two teachers were introduced (Ms. Sandra and Ms. Sheryl). They both seemed very sweet. This is the way I look at it: as long as they throw a little Jesus in there, sing some songs, make some stuff, and she comes home happy than the tuition was well spent.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
A Public Apology
Dear Public,
I am sorry for my poor, poor attitude yesterday. I know that everyone is just trying to be helpful and supportive to our family during this time.
Some days my moods just aren't "up to par" , but I promise to work on it. Next time I will direct my anger towards the children.
Sincerely,
Erin
I am sorry for my poor, poor attitude yesterday. I know that everyone is just trying to be helpful and supportive to our family during this time.
Some days my moods just aren't "up to par" , but I promise to work on it. Next time I will direct my anger towards the children.
Sincerely,
Erin
Monday, August 25, 2008
We are not asking this week
No point in asking the status this week. It's not going to make a difference either way. What does that means to you? Don't ask us either.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Drama for your mama
This is NOTHING liver related, so I'm giving you an out right now. Some will appreciate this post and others will shake their heads in shame.
I've talked about the mom's group in my neighborhood a few times now with great excitement. Well, yesterday there was a lot of drama for the mamas in the group. And of course, I was at the center of it (who's suprised)? I know it's hard for some of you to believe that I have a big mouth (shocker) and even harder to believe that I don't shut it once it starts moving.
No need to go into the details of "incident" because that would be way too catty and the explanation would be way too biased, but I know that I was right and anyone else that doesn't agree with me, is totally wrong.
Have you ever met a group of 67 stay-at-home-moms that are stressed out at least once a week, drink a minumum of 4 nights a week, and have an average of 2.7 kids that got along ALL THE TIME? If your answer is yes, then let me know because I'm moving there. Nah, forget it. I would miss the mama drama way too much.
I've talked about the mom's group in my neighborhood a few times now with great excitement. Well, yesterday there was a lot of drama for the mamas in the group. And of course, I was at the center of it (who's suprised)? I know it's hard for some of you to believe that I have a big mouth (shocker) and even harder to believe that I don't shut it once it starts moving.
No need to go into the details of "incident" because that would be way too catty and the explanation would be way too biased, but I know that I was right and anyone else that doesn't agree with me, is totally wrong.
Have you ever met a group of 67 stay-at-home-moms that are stressed out at least once a week, drink a minumum of 4 nights a week, and have an average of 2.7 kids that got along ALL THE TIME? If your answer is yes, then let me know because I'm moving there. Nah, forget it. I would miss the mama drama way too much.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
I love living in Seattle
I'm pretty sure that's where we live right now. For four days straight it has been rainy and cloudy skies. I'm loving it, but I'm not sure how you Seattle-Portland-top two states-people deal with this for months at a time.
First off, I know I would be a much larger woman because all I have wanted to do is cook stuff in the crockpot because it's so "cold" outside. Casseroles anyone? Oh yes, that's on the list tonight. If this keeps up I may start having a hot tottie with every meal (and serving them at the playdates).
First off, I know I would be a much larger woman because all I have wanted to do is cook stuff in the crockpot because it's so "cold" outside. Casseroles anyone? Oh yes, that's on the list tonight. If this keeps up I may start having a hot tottie with every meal (and serving them at the playdates).
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