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Janice called around 12:20 this afternoon to inquire if I had made other plans for the weekend. She went on to say that her sister was sort of pulling her strings and that she told her to go on her trip. What the heck? I started crying like a big baby and told Janice exactly how much her remarks had hurt me and that I didn't deserve to be treated like that. I also told her that she needed to get all of the details about going or not going on our trip before she called me..... so she ended up calling a few hours later to tell me that her sister did her work trip via the phone and it was all worked out for us to leave. I asked if she felt comfortable doing that given the fact that her Dad is still in the hospital, etc... offered to take separate vehicles up.... but she assured me that everything was fine and that she needed to get away. She also apologized very sincerely about what she said to me. She said that none of it was true, that she was stressed over her sister's antics and took it out on the wrong person, etc..... and I told her that I accepted and appreciated her apology, that we could still go on the trip, and that it was forgotten and not to mention it again (she's the type that apologizes again and again and again..... and I'm the type that if I accept it's done and want to move on.) Life is too short. I just want to be treated the way that I treat her....
So our trip is on. We leave tomorrow morning and will be returning Tuesday evening.
I'll be sure to give you all the scoop and share pictures (Jamie, I know you are doing a happy dance over that! LOL) once I get back.
Thanks for listening to my vent in the earlier post. I was so upset and I just needed to get it out. Shopping at Macy's helped, too. LOL In my defense, I did need a few things. LOL
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Our girls' trip was canceled.....
We planned a girls' only trip with my friend Janice and her daughter months ago. Everything was set. We were going to drop Parker off in Michigan on the way up to my friend's second home in White Pine, MI. We were supposed to stay for six days..... the girls were so beyond excited to spend time away and to hang out with their friend Alex. We had day trips planned to the copper mine as well as to see a beautiful water fall. That was put to a halt this morning around 8:30 AM when my phone rang.
My friend called to tell me that her Dad is in the hospital in Milwaukee (2 1.2 hours away) with Pneumonia. The sister that is supposed to take care of everything had a last minute trip scheduled at work and she needs Janice to go and take care of their Mother and figure out what is going on with their Dad.
Janice called me from work to tell me the news.
I completely understand. Family comes first. I would want to be there for my ailing parents, too. The thing that upset me is that Janice made a few comments to me that were not kind. She said, "We could go up a day later but you wouldn't do that. That's not how you work." What????????? Yes, I'm a planner but goodness...... that really upset me. I told her that we could definitely leave on Friday. She quickly recanted and said that she just didn't know how long she would need to be there, etc..... and then I told her that I was very upset by her remark to me. She has made remarks like that in the past when she has canceled at the last minute. I don't know if it's her way of trying to make herself feel better or what. I told her that I am a very supportive and caring friend and that her remarks hurt me. I told her that I do have to plan for things because I have a husband, three children, and two dogs to care for where as she only has a daughter to be concerned with. I also explained that Parker would be in another state with his Grandparents visiting while we were away so of course I had to plan for that. Greg's Mother has been very ill lately (severe infections) and we weren't even sure if she could take Parker at all up until last week. I can't be expected to just add days on to his stay...... and they are keeping the kids the very next week while Greg and I celebrate our wedding anniversary so I can't be gone that week regardless. The week after that we have registration day and picture day for school. I mean, there are other things to be considered. Although I was very hurt and angered to be honest by Janice's remark to me, I told her that I completely understood and that I was here if she needed me. I told her to write or call and keep me posted. I will of course pray for her Dad. I will pray for her family, too.
I just don't feel that her remarks where remarks that one friend would say to another friend. Sheesh.......I'm in tears. :0(
And now I have two very disappointed girls here. That makes me super sad because they have waited all summer to do a girls' thing. I'm going to try my best to plan some smaller things over the next six days.
My friend called to tell me that her Dad is in the hospital in Milwaukee (2 1.2 hours away) with Pneumonia. The sister that is supposed to take care of everything had a last minute trip scheduled at work and she needs Janice to go and take care of their Mother and figure out what is going on with their Dad.
Janice called me from work to tell me the news.
I completely understand. Family comes first. I would want to be there for my ailing parents, too. The thing that upset me is that Janice made a few comments to me that were not kind. She said, "We could go up a day later but you wouldn't do that. That's not how you work." What????????? Yes, I'm a planner but goodness...... that really upset me. I told her that we could definitely leave on Friday. She quickly recanted and said that she just didn't know how long she would need to be there, etc..... and then I told her that I was very upset by her remark to me. She has made remarks like that in the past when she has canceled at the last minute. I don't know if it's her way of trying to make herself feel better or what. I told her that I am a very supportive and caring friend and that her remarks hurt me. I told her that I do have to plan for things because I have a husband, three children, and two dogs to care for where as she only has a daughter to be concerned with. I also explained that Parker would be in another state with his Grandparents visiting while we were away so of course I had to plan for that. Greg's Mother has been very ill lately (severe infections) and we weren't even sure if she could take Parker at all up until last week. I can't be expected to just add days on to his stay...... and they are keeping the kids the very next week while Greg and I celebrate our wedding anniversary so I can't be gone that week regardless. The week after that we have registration day and picture day for school. I mean, there are other things to be considered. Although I was very hurt and angered to be honest by Janice's remark to me, I told her that I completely understood and that I was here if she needed me. I told her to write or call and keep me posted. I will of course pray for her Dad. I will pray for her family, too.
I just don't feel that her remarks where remarks that one friend would say to another friend. Sheesh.......I'm in tears. :0(
And now I have two very disappointed girls here. That makes me super sad because they have waited all summer to do a girls' thing. I'm going to try my best to plan some smaller things over the next six days.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Shots
We had an appointment for vaccinations earlier.
Ida needed a Varicella booster and Parker needed three vaccinations. Adasen had her booster back in March. She did so well that we rewarded her with a special treat... a Webkinz.
We told Ida and Parker that if they did well for their vaccinations, they would get a special treat, too. Parker is normally the worst....kicking, screaming, hitting. He all but promised that he would not fight this time. He is in fact, eleven years old.
Ida was fairly calm for her shot. She cried a little and squirmed but she settled and it was over in an instant.
Parker found out that he only needed one shot. He was very happy to hear that news and so were we.
Greg took him in and they didn't return. I knew something was up but stayed put. Then Greg walked out to me and said, "He's fighting. I need you in here." Oh my goodness! What a nightmare. He was kicking and screaming that he didn't want a shot and that he wasn't getting a shot. There was absolutely no reasoning with him at that point. We held him down. It was not easy. He didn't even flinch when he got the poke. He said it didn't hurt. What the heck? All of that.....and it didn't even hurt.
Oh the joys!
Ida needed a Varicella booster and Parker needed three vaccinations. Adasen had her booster back in March. She did so well that we rewarded her with a special treat... a Webkinz.
We told Ida and Parker that if they did well for their vaccinations, they would get a special treat, too. Parker is normally the worst....kicking, screaming, hitting. He all but promised that he would not fight this time. He is in fact, eleven years old.
Ida was fairly calm for her shot. She cried a little and squirmed but she settled and it was over in an instant.
Parker found out that he only needed one shot. He was very happy to hear that news and so were we.
Greg took him in and they didn't return. I knew something was up but stayed put. Then Greg walked out to me and said, "He's fighting. I need you in here." Oh my goodness! What a nightmare. He was kicking and screaming that he didn't want a shot and that he wasn't getting a shot. There was absolutely no reasoning with him at that point. We held him down. It was not easy. He didn't even flinch when he got the poke. He said it didn't hurt. What the heck? All of that.....and it didn't even hurt.
Oh the joys!
Monday, July 28, 2008
Conversation with Greg.....
History.... I'm taking a girls only trip up North to my friend Janice's second home. It's right on the border of Lake Superior in White Pine, MI. We'll be leaving on Thursday and coming back next Tuesday evening.
So I'm in the van with Greg and we are talking about the trip. Greg says, "How long will you be gone?" To which I tell him..... and he says, "Six days? I didn't know you'd be gone that long. Are you going to make me a stew or something?"
What the heck? I laughed so hard! First of all, Greg doesn't eat stew. He doesn't like any kind of soup either. The man was in the Navy and cooked for himself long before he knew me. He can cook. BUT since marrying me, it seems that he has forgotten how to cook......and I don't mind at all because when I don't feel like cooking we order out, etc.... so it works. And he does cook on occasion if I'm sick or in the middle of something. I just thought it so funny that he's worried about how he will be fed while we are away...... I guess you had to be there.
Oh, and I told him that I'd make him a lasagna and he was happy to hear that. Men.....
So I'm in the van with Greg and we are talking about the trip. Greg says, "How long will you be gone?" To which I tell him..... and he says, "Six days? I didn't know you'd be gone that long. Are you going to make me a stew or something?"
What the heck? I laughed so hard! First of all, Greg doesn't eat stew. He doesn't like any kind of soup either. The man was in the Navy and cooked for himself long before he knew me. He can cook. BUT since marrying me, it seems that he has forgotten how to cook......and I don't mind at all because when I don't feel like cooking we order out, etc.... so it works. And he does cook on occasion if I'm sick or in the middle of something. I just thought it so funny that he's worried about how he will be fed while we are away...... I guess you had to be there.
Oh, and I told him that I'd make him a lasagna and he was happy to hear that. Men.....
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Happy Birthday to me....
I'm thirty-seven years old today. Boy, time flies!!! I still can't believe that I'm closer to forty than I am thirty. Greg doesn't understand my sentiments. He laughs. It's not that funny.....
Today was uneventful. I lounged.....all morning. And most of the afternoon.
The boys were gone to a dirt bike park in Fondulac and I was happy to just veg at home with the girls. They were putting on costumes and doing their hair and nails. They made up a few plays that I recorded. They were cute as always.
I finally jumped in the shower and now we are off to have ice cream at Coldstone thanks to a gift card from one of my daycare parents and a free coupon for the birthday girl thanks to Coldstone. LOL
Tomorrow we'll go to church and then take the kids to see a movie.
To be honest, I'm ready to climb back into my jammies....... I'm just about vacationed out.
Today was uneventful. I lounged.....all morning. And most of the afternoon.
The boys were gone to a dirt bike park in Fondulac and I was happy to just veg at home with the girls. They were putting on costumes and doing their hair and nails. They made up a few plays that I recorded. They were cute as always.
I finally jumped in the shower and now we are off to have ice cream at Coldstone thanks to a gift card from one of my daycare parents and a free coupon for the birthday girl thanks to Coldstone. LOL
Tomorrow we'll go to church and then take the kids to see a movie.
To be honest, I'm ready to climb back into my jammies....... I'm just about vacationed out.
Friday, July 25, 2008
We're on Vacation.....
Greg is on a thirteen day vacation and I must say that it has been beyond wonderful to have him here with us.
Parker went on a two week trip with his Papaw. They ventured out to Texas and to Mexico this summer. I was so relieved that they made it back before the terrible weather set in where they were vacationing (Corpus Christi, Brownsville area)
While they were gone my niece stayed with us. She is almost eighteen and I'm very close to her. She is Ida's biological sister so Ida was thrilled to have her here with us for two weeks. The girls had so much fun with Amber. They had dance contests, watched movies together, swam in the pool, went to the beach, ate ice cream, had girl talks, etc..... Adasen cried the most when Amber left. This was the first year I cried because I am unsure if I will see Amber next year. She will be graduating from high school and starting a new chapter of her life. We do hope that she will come back though.
My Dad and Amber left on Monday and then we headed out for our trip to the Great Wolf Lodge water resort in the Dells on Tuesday. The weather was beautiful and I was thankful for that. It was nice to get out of Appleton for a few days.
We came back a day early but we still feel like we are vacationing because Greg doesn't go back to work until Wednesday.
I am so blessed to have this summer off. While we are only taking one vacation, we are doing a lot of small things together and to be honest, it's just nice to NOT have to live by an alarm clock each day and to be able to go when we want to go and to do what we want to do.
Parker went on a two week trip with his Papaw. They ventured out to Texas and to Mexico this summer. I was so relieved that they made it back before the terrible weather set in where they were vacationing (Corpus Christi, Brownsville area)
While they were gone my niece stayed with us. She is almost eighteen and I'm very close to her. She is Ida's biological sister so Ida was thrilled to have her here with us for two weeks. The girls had so much fun with Amber. They had dance contests, watched movies together, swam in the pool, went to the beach, ate ice cream, had girl talks, etc..... Adasen cried the most when Amber left. This was the first year I cried because I am unsure if I will see Amber next year. She will be graduating from high school and starting a new chapter of her life. We do hope that she will come back though.
My Dad and Amber left on Monday and then we headed out for our trip to the Great Wolf Lodge water resort in the Dells on Tuesday. The weather was beautiful and I was thankful for that. It was nice to get out of Appleton for a few days.
We came back a day early but we still feel like we are vacationing because Greg doesn't go back to work until Wednesday.
I am so blessed to have this summer off. While we are only taking one vacation, we are doing a lot of small things together and to be honest, it's just nice to NOT have to live by an alarm clock each day and to be able to go when we want to go and to do what we want to do.
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