Thursday, March 31, 2005
What Happened to House Calls?
Man, have we really reached a day when you no longer know when your kid is suppose to go to the doctor? Are you no longer told?
The daycare is updating their paperwork and they are in need of shot records and health releases. Basically, they need a note saying my kids are healthy and will not spread the dreaded cooties. Shot record - done. Simple enough, I must write a request, they must fax it to me, and I must fax it to the daycare. Like I said, done. Come to find out, they can't say my kids are healthy. They haven't had a physical lately, like since Sept. 2003. As if we don't see the doctor bi-weekly (trust me, three kids under the age of 10 - it feels like bi-weekly), that doesn't count because we didn't take them in and pay our co-pay to find out they were healthy for once. Not only do we not know if they're "healthy"? My daughter is now behind on her shots. I thought places called you and said, "by the way, blah is coming up on another set of shots. when would you like to schedule an appointment?" No call, just a nonchalant "oh, i guess we should get them in your four and half year old should have come in already for her four year shots. by the way your youngest should have had a fifteen month check-up. let's just combine that with the eighteen month and get him current with his shots."
PEOPLE, I'M ONLY THEIR PARENT!!! I DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY'RE SUPPOSE TO SEE YOU!!!
I JUST TRY TO KEEP THEM ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO SEE YOU!!!
I miss the days of house calls.
hahaha
Like I was alive during the days of house calls, I'm just a kid myself.
I wonder if I've had all my shots????
Honey, I'm way past the shots. I'm straight into the pills now.
The daycare is updating their paperwork and they are in need of shot records and health releases. Basically, they need a note saying my kids are healthy and will not spread the dreaded cooties. Shot record - done. Simple enough, I must write a request, they must fax it to me, and I must fax it to the daycare. Like I said, done. Come to find out, they can't say my kids are healthy. They haven't had a physical lately, like since Sept. 2003. As if we don't see the doctor bi-weekly (trust me, three kids under the age of 10 - it feels like bi-weekly), that doesn't count because we didn't take them in and pay our co-pay to find out they were healthy for once. Not only do we not know if they're "healthy"? My daughter is now behind on her shots. I thought places called you and said, "by the way, blah is coming up on another set of shots. when would you like to schedule an appointment?" No call, just a nonchalant "oh, i guess we should get them in your four and half year old should have come in already for her four year shots. by the way your youngest should have had a fifteen month check-up. let's just combine that with the eighteen month and get him current with his shots."
PEOPLE, I'M ONLY THEIR PARENT!!! I DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY'RE SUPPOSE TO SEE YOU!!!
I JUST TRY TO KEEP THEM ALIVE LONG ENOUGH TO SEE YOU!!!
I miss the days of house calls.
hahaha
Like I was alive during the days of house calls, I'm just a kid myself.
I wonder if I've had all my shots????
Honey, I'm way past the shots. I'm straight into the pills now.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Easter and the Flu
Easter was a wonderful event this year and I did it all by myself. Saturday we had an Easter celebration with J's family and all went well and we gorged ourselves. BUT and here's one big BUT by 6:00pm that night, J was asleep. By 8:00pm J was being awakened because our youngest had fallen asleep on my lap and our middle child was puking on my lap. By 10:00pm J was as sick as sick could be. He was sick through the entire night and into the next day.
So, on Sunday we had Easter with my side of the family and I took all three kids by myself. Kudos to me!! The kids had a blast and the day went well, except that our youngest wouldn't even look at anyone else much less go to anyone else. Therefore, I had a one year old attached to my hip the entire day. After the Easter festivities, my in-laws and I took the kids to the movies. I didn't want to go home and increase the exposure to illness and then have three kids puking. The movie was good (Robots) and the baby slept on my lap the entire time.
We went home Sunday evening just before bedtime and found J feeling much better. He helped with bedtime and I went to bed by 9:00pm. Yes, I was exhausted from the day, but the real reason I went to bed was because I felt as if someone was trying to extract my stomach by reaching down my throat.
Guess what, ever-loving Internet; I now have the 24-hour illness. I'm at work though. I have to be at work; no else can answer the phone. Well, some people know how, but "it's not their job" and they can be willing to help out but not when they're swamped with actual work. So, I sit here. Head throbbing. Stomach aching. I JUST WANT TO GO TO BED!!
So, on Sunday we had Easter with my side of the family and I took all three kids by myself. Kudos to me!! The kids had a blast and the day went well, except that our youngest wouldn't even look at anyone else much less go to anyone else. Therefore, I had a one year old attached to my hip the entire day. After the Easter festivities, my in-laws and I took the kids to the movies. I didn't want to go home and increase the exposure to illness and then have three kids puking. The movie was good (Robots) and the baby slept on my lap the entire time.
We went home Sunday evening just before bedtime and found J feeling much better. He helped with bedtime and I went to bed by 9:00pm. Yes, I was exhausted from the day, but the real reason I went to bed was because I felt as if someone was trying to extract my stomach by reaching down my throat.
Guess what, ever-loving Internet; I now have the 24-hour illness. I'm at work though. I have to be at work; no else can answer the phone. Well, some people know how, but "it's not their job" and they can be willing to help out but not when they're swamped with actual work. So, I sit here. Head throbbing. Stomach aching. I JUST WANT TO GO TO BED!!
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Answer to Questions that Must be Answered - 3
How do you fix the mechanism that blows air into your car? You let your mother-in-law drive your car and hit a bump. Don't worry, that's all she hit.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
House
Very sad, I'm losing interest in my favorite show; House.
I liked it, very much "let's heal these people, but throw in a twist."
They've added a character that's all about "the profit" and doesn't like Dr. House. Now, every week it's "who's going to get fired? is house? is someone else?"
What happened to the good medical show? I don't want the non-medical drama!
I liked it, very much "let's heal these people, but throw in a twist."
They've added a character that's all about "the profit" and doesn't like Dr. House. Now, every week it's "who's going to get fired? is house? is someone else?"
What happened to the good medical show? I don't want the non-medical drama!
Job on the Homefront
Let's all applaud J - he got a job!
clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap
- back to the workforce for you -
clap, clap, clap, clap, clap, clap
- back to the workforce for you -
Sunday, March 20, 2005
The Day I Spent Shooting My Husband in the Butt
Just to clarify my earlier post; my good news was that we have been having some promising interviews on the homefront and that's a good thing.
Today was a lax day, not a lot happening. We spent the whole day watching basketball and wrestling with the kids. I did make a trek to Walmart and got the needed items, plus a few extras. I decided to buy flower pots, some dirt, and enough flowers for the three kids. The two oldest are currently playing at the park with our old neighbors. So, A and I headed outside for some planting. My son has no green thumb, but did discover that he really doesn't like the taste of the soil. I was trying to get him to take handfuls of dirt and put them in pot and the few handfuls he attempted ended up on the patio. Oh well, I planted his flowers for him.
I know your wondering about the butt shooting. We own a "Ruff Stuff Air Blaster" and the afternoon was spent randomly approaching each other from behind and rapidly shooting each other in the butt. It was quite fun, but slightly painful if you got too close.
The fun married couples have.
Today was a lax day, not a lot happening. We spent the whole day watching basketball and wrestling with the kids. I did make a trek to Walmart and got the needed items, plus a few extras. I decided to buy flower pots, some dirt, and enough flowers for the three kids. The two oldest are currently playing at the park with our old neighbors. So, A and I headed outside for some planting. My son has no green thumb, but did discover that he really doesn't like the taste of the soil. I was trying to get him to take handfuls of dirt and put them in pot and the few handfuls he attempted ended up on the patio. Oh well, I planted his flowers for him.
I know your wondering about the butt shooting. We own a "Ruff Stuff Air Blaster" and the afternoon was spent randomly approaching each other from behind and rapidly shooting each other in the butt. It was quite fun, but slightly painful if you got too close.
The fun married couples have.
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Good News
Good news, good news, I got good news.
Good news, good news, I got good news from J.
Good new, good news, J will be getting all the sex.
I bet that just made you cringe!
Good news!
Good news, good news, I got good news from J.
Good new, good news, J will be getting all the sex.
I bet that just made you cringe!
Good news!
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Although I look the part, red hair and all, alas I am not Irish. BUT... I am like 0.0185% Scottish. AND... if I wanted to I could speak in such a manner that no one could understand. AND... I can drink with the best of them. That last part I know for a fact and here's a little story about my love of the Irish.
About 3 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long) I live in Colorado Springs and worked at an extended stay hotel. Anyway, while working at said hotel we had a group of 20 Irishman (and women) staying with us. They worked for HP and we're in the country on two months of training before going back home. They definitely were my favorite guests!
So, every night around 5:30-6:00pm after a long day at HP they wouldn't come back to the hotel, but to the tiny bar across our vast parking lot. I mean this was the mom and pop, everyone knows your name, hole in the wall bar. And they went every night like clock work. EVERY. NIGHT. When they would finally return, typically when we were closing up (11pm), they would stop in and say hello and chat us up a bit. I can't recall any fascinating conversations because honestly other than saying someone's name, I couldn't understand a damn word they said. I didn't care though because they were such fun to be around.
Their last night in town was spent at the tiny bar and we all attended. It was sad and everyone said they were going to miss each other, but I think the saddest person to see them leave was the owner of the bar. He fully admitted that his revenue had never been quite as good as when they were in town. Everyone got shitfaced and (pat on my back) I was the only American to leave the joint walking straight. I held my own with those Irish folk and they forgave me for my few Scottish roots and made me an honorary Irishman. Then, we went back to the hotel and everything they couldn't take on the plane with them, the girls and I inherited. I got some movies and a great radio still sitting on my desk now 3 years later and 4 states over.
I was going to bitch and moan in this blog because honestly life has sucked lately, but thinking about my time in Colorado I can't complain. I now have a smile on my face. Well, at least until I start working by myself AGAIN and make the typical phone call home to not hear good news. No, this will not happen today! I think that I will not go home tonight, but will go to a little hole in the wall bar and get drunk!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to All, Irish or not!
About 3 years ago (I can't believe it's been that long) I live in Colorado Springs and worked at an extended stay hotel.
So, every night around 5:30-6:00pm after a long day at HP they wouldn't come back to the hotel, but to the tiny bar across our vast parking lot. I mean this was the mom and pop, everyone knows your name, hole in the wall bar. And they went every night like clock work. EVERY. NIGHT. When they would finally return, typically when we were closing up (11pm), they would stop in and say hello and chat us up a bit. I can't recall any fascinating conversations because honestly other than saying someone's name, I couldn't understand a damn word they said. I didn't care though because they were such fun to be around.
Their last night in town was spent at the tiny bar and we all attended. It was sad and everyone said they were going to miss each other, but I think the saddest person to see them leave was the owner of the bar. He fully admitted that his revenue had never been quite as good as when they were in town. Everyone got shitfaced and (pat on my back) I was the only American to leave the joint walking straight. I held my own with those Irish folk and they forgave me for my few Scottish roots and made me an honorary Irishman. Then, we went back to the hotel and everything they couldn't take on the plane with them, the girls and I inherited. I got some movies and a great radio still sitting on my desk now 3 years later and 4 states over.
I was going to bitch and moan in this blog because honestly life has sucked lately, but thinking about my time in Colorado I can't complain. I now have a smile on my face. Well, at least until I start working by myself AGAIN and make the typical phone call home to not hear good news. No, this will not happen today! I think that I will not go home tonight, but will go to a little hole in the wall bar and get drunk!!
Happy St. Patrick's Day to All, Irish or not!
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Funny Movies
Okay, well I haven't written in awhile except for cute little one or two sentences. So, I thought I should search the deep recesses of my feeble mind and share with you some of the funniest movies I've seen.
1) All time cult favorite: OFFICE SPACE
Could there be a better movie? I think not. This movie speaks volumes to any individual that has ever had to work in a cubicle. Or, has ever had to work a day in their lives. Please be honest, have you not wanted to take the crappy fax machine out into a field and just whack it with a bat? I can think of several things I'd like to take into a field and whack with a bat. I'll leave that to your imagination.
2) Dude Where's My Car?
I know some people think this movie was just dreadful. But come on how can a movie be bad when it includes space women, two men from space that remind me of Hans and Frans from SNL, and a psycho Chinese drive-thru... and then? and then? NO MORE AND THEN!
3) Without a Paddle
We just encounter this little film last night (this morning) at 1:00am. I laughed until I cried. There's this scene with a bear... I don't want to ruin it for you, but oh my gosh I laugh just thinking about it.
4) All of the American Pie movies, but these must be followed with Harold and Kumar Go To White Castles!
This movie just teaches you to never underestimate a "nerd's" party. It's probably wilder than Frat party you've attended.
5) ELF
There's just nothing better in life than a 6 foot elf. Enough said.
6) What Women Want
Every man should have to live a week listening to women's thoughts! Oh and just to make life more interesting, they could wear pantyhose, wax, endure heels, and I don't know... have a period?
I'm smiling just thinking about it.
Some may lose respect for me now, some may agree; but I do enjoy a mind numbing comedy on a regular basis. The best mind numbing movies leave you feeling a little stupider when you leave!
1) All time cult favorite: OFFICE SPACE
Could there be a better movie? I think not. This movie speaks volumes to any individual that has ever had to work in a cubicle. Or, has ever had to work a day in their lives. Please be honest, have you not wanted to take the crappy fax machine out into a field and just whack it with a bat? I can think of several things I'd like to take into a field and whack with a bat. I'll leave that to your imagination.
2) Dude Where's My Car?
I know some people think this movie was just dreadful. But come on how can a movie be bad when it includes space women, two men from space that remind me of Hans and Frans from SNL, and a psycho Chinese drive-thru... and then? and then? NO MORE AND THEN!
3) Without a Paddle
We just encounter this little film last night (this morning) at 1:00am. I laughed until I cried. There's this scene with a bear... I don't want to ruin it for you, but oh my gosh I laugh just thinking about it.
4) All of the American Pie movies, but these must be followed with Harold and Kumar Go To White Castles!
This movie just teaches you to never underestimate a "nerd's" party. It's probably wilder than Frat party you've attended.
5) ELF
There's just nothing better in life than a 6 foot elf. Enough said.
6) What Women Want
Every man should have to live a week listening to women's thoughts! Oh and just to make life more interesting, they could wear pantyhose, wax, endure heels, and I don't know... have a period?
I'm smiling just thinking about it.
Some may lose respect for me now, some may agree; but I do enjoy a mind numbing comedy on a regular basis. The best mind numbing movies leave you feeling a little stupider when you leave!
Friday, March 11, 2005
Excitement
I PAID OFF MY CAR!! Happy dance I PAID OFF MY CAR!! Happy dance I PAID OFF MY CAR!!
You should see my Happy Dance, it's killer! I would compare myself to Steve Eurkel from Family Matters.
You should see my Happy Dance, it's killer! I would compare myself to Steve Eurkel from Family Matters.
Questions that Must be Answered - 3
How do you fixed the heating and air conditioning fan on a Kia Spectra? You know, the fan or mechanism that pushes the air out the vents. Mine broken, no air circulation, snowing, very cold ride to work.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
My New FAVORITE WEBSITE
I have found it. A website that touches my inner being. I would like to electronically kiss the feet of the creator of Bunnies Theatre. smooch, smooch, kiss, lick.. okay I took that a bit far. If you knew me this would be funny because I believe the most disgusting body part is a foot.
Angry Alien
Angry Alien
To Blog or Not To Blog - That is a Question
Well with all the hype lately about people getting fired because of their blogs, it's nice to see someone who might get credit for his. You go boy!
A Blogger Briefer
A Blogger Briefer
Sunday, March 06, 2005
What do people say about me?
Have you ever left a gathering and thought "what are they saying about me"? You know they're talking about you, you know it! Let's be real people, we're not conceited, we're honest. You can't talk about others and not expect others to talk about you. That's why I wonder: "What are they saying about me?" I would hope they say things like "she's so nice", "she gives good advice", "she can be so funny". I know they're saying "does she think she knows everything", "does she ever shut-up", "she always needs to be the center of attention". Oh well, I don't mind what's said because I can be pretty good at talking about others myself. I'm so mean. We were taught not to talk about others, but we do. I look at it as sharing and informing, not gossiping. Let's all share!!
Friday, March 04, 2005
Bagels
I love coming into work to find that someone bought breakfast. What better treat is there than to have a warm bagel before you find out that what you worked hard to create is being dumped? I love bagels - thanks, Missy!!!
Thursday, March 03, 2005
So... Tired...
Vente.Starbucks.Coffee.Needed.Now! So.Tired!
So, J is currently seeking employment and I've decided to be the busy bee and help with the Monster search. Note to self...
a) do not help with items you have not been asked to help with
b) do not search monster.com when only half awake - it just makes you more tired
Also, when tired do not
1) drive - you will enter the "comma" state and not realize how you reached your destination
2) attempt to make coffee - you will pour the grinds down the side of the paper thingy
3) have a coherent conversation - you will find yourself repeating yourself (yeah, anyway)
4) speak to your husband and/or boyfriend (whichever applies, hopefully not both) - even when attempting to sound kind, you will come across as the bitch that ate Manhattan
5) write in your blog - nothing you type will make sense!
So, J is currently seeking employment and I've decided to be the busy bee and help with the Monster search. Note to self...
a) do not help with items you have not been asked to help with
b) do not search monster.com when only half awake - it just makes you more tired
Also, when tired do not
1) drive - you will enter the "comma" state and not realize how you reached your destination
2) attempt to make coffee - you will pour the grinds down the side of the paper thingy
3) have a coherent conversation - you will find yourself repeating yourself (yeah, anyway)
4) speak to your husband and/or boyfriend (whichever applies, hopefully not both) - even when attempting to sound kind, you will come across as the bitch that ate Manhattan
5) write in your blog - nothing you type will make sense!
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Ode to the TV Junkie - Part II
I am a junkie, an addict, a fan, an aficionado, and an admirer to the big shiny box that shows me moving pictures with dialogue and story plots.
I cannot do without "House" or "Survivor"! I love "Project Runway", anything dealing with "Queer Eye...", and have even become a bit of a fan of "American Idol". I am a constant flipper. I know companies pay to advertise their goods, but I have no time for them. Flip - what's on channel 2 - Flip - what's on channel 5 - Flip - good commercials are over on channel 63. I drive people nuts with my flipping. Don't get concerned though, I flip everything including my radio stations. I get kind of bad sometimes though because last night I took work home and didn't do it. I couldn't, I was drawn to the TV. One must not miss "Navy NCIS" and "House"! By the way, for those that watch "NCIS" there is no one better than Ducky and I am straight as an arrow, but oddly attracted to Abby. I want to be her - kind of offbeat and damn intelligent. Just to recap...
I am a junkie, an addict, a fan, an aficionado, and an admirer to the big shiny box that shows me moving pictures with dialogue and story plots.
I cannot do without "House" or "Survivor"! I love "Project Runway", anything dealing with "Queer Eye...", and have even become a bit of a fan of "American Idol". I am a constant flipper. I know companies pay to advertise their goods, but I have no time for them. Flip - what's on channel 2 - Flip - what's on channel 5 - Flip - good commercials are over on channel 63. I drive people nuts with my flipping. Don't get concerned though, I flip everything including my radio stations. I get kind of bad sometimes though because last night I took work home and didn't do it. I couldn't, I was drawn to the TV. One must not miss "Navy NCIS" and "House"! By the way, for those that watch "NCIS" there is no one better than Ducky and I am straight as an arrow, but oddly attracted to Abby. I want to be her - kind of offbeat and damn intelligent. Just to recap...
I am a junkie, an addict, a fan, an aficionado, and an admirer to the big shiny box that shows me moving pictures with dialogue and story plots.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Wishing for Something Humorous
I've been wishing for another tale of disgraceful gossip, but alas I have none. My brain feels of mush and contempt. Have you ever just wanted to scream at someone because it would make you feel better? There you go, that's where I am. I just want to have it out - probably with my husband. Not because I'm particularly mad at him or have anything bothering me, but because damn it I want to fight... and then have sex. I can't really have that kind of fight with anyone else. The only problem with this little scenario is that, well, we typically end up saying things we regret and it never leads to make-up sex the same night. So, I'm just mush. I shall go home, make dinner, read my book, eat something else, read my book some more, and fall asleep. I bet right now you just wish you were me!!
By the way, I'm currently reading "Digital Fortress" by Dan Brown. This is the last of his novels I have to read (weep, sniffle). If you have not given this author a try (author of the Da Vinci Code) I beg you to! I do love to read, but seriously I can finish one of his books in two days flat, three days tops. Next to Harry Potter, I'd have to say these are some of my favorite books.
By the way, I'm currently reading "Digital Fortress" by Dan Brown. This is the last of his novels I have to read (weep, sniffle). If you have not given this author a try (author of the Da Vinci Code) I beg you to! I do love to read, but seriously I can finish one of his books in two days flat, three days tops. Next to Harry Potter, I'd have to say these are some of my favorite books.
