Friday, August 31, 2007
Trying.......
Trying to find new templates to jazz up the space a little bit. It's not working well. Bare with me for a bit here!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Wordless Wednesdday - Randomness
Congratulations to one of my dearest friends, Sheryl at PBJ Boats! Her Wordless Wednesday topped all!
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
And We Thought We Were Amazing Moms
Ok girls.........what's your opinion on this article? I was in SHOCK.
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Women Potty Training Children At Birth
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Monday, August 27, 2007
The Other Family Is Back
It's no shock to people that know me that I do not like my daughter's "other family." I try not to use the word hate because that's just an ugly word.
But, how else do I describe them and what I feel? I've known them for 10 years and it's been a LONG 10 years. Anyone ever met an entire family from the backwoods of Alabama who feel that their way is the only right way - ever? Well that's them. I constantly get emails/phone calls from my ex's mom to let me know how I should be raising Missy. Last time I checked she had 3 children, 2 of which didn't turn out so well therefore I think I'll take my own chances on raising her.
Missy does not see her dad. Who's choice? A little bit of both I guess. I refuse to go to court to get money out of him. He would need a job to do that.....ha! Work is not in his vocabulary. I'd rather work 5 jobs than call him up for daycare money because he is just a mean, mean, mean person. I have had the same cell # for years and he's yet to call me.........in........well I don't know the last time he called me. That's sad.
Oh well. I heard through the grapevine some time ago he moved to West Virginia. Thanks for calling your daughter and telling her.
So this is the life I live with the "other family."
It's on my brain because Missy is going to Alabama for the weekend with them. Not her dad. But her grandma and aunt. There are 5 generations alive on that side (wasn't hard since they have kids about every 16 years in the family). Anyway, they are doing pictures with the kids and their great-great grandma.
I should be happy........a no kid weekend. But I am sad. I do not like her going away without me because I cannot protect her from that far away.
It's all I've thought about all day.....my little girl and her big trip for the weekend.
But, how else do I describe them and what I feel? I've known them for 10 years and it's been a LONG 10 years. Anyone ever met an entire family from the backwoods of Alabama who feel that their way is the only right way - ever? Well that's them. I constantly get emails/phone calls from my ex's mom to let me know how I should be raising Missy. Last time I checked she had 3 children, 2 of which didn't turn out so well therefore I think I'll take my own chances on raising her.
Missy does not see her dad. Who's choice? A little bit of both I guess. I refuse to go to court to get money out of him. He would need a job to do that.....ha! Work is not in his vocabulary. I'd rather work 5 jobs than call him up for daycare money because he is just a mean, mean, mean person. I have had the same cell # for years and he's yet to call me.........in........well I don't know the last time he called me. That's sad.
Oh well. I heard through the grapevine some time ago he moved to West Virginia. Thanks for calling your daughter and telling her.
So this is the life I live with the "other family."
It's on my brain because Missy is going to Alabama for the weekend with them. Not her dad. But her grandma and aunt. There are 5 generations alive on that side (wasn't hard since they have kids about every 16 years in the family). Anyway, they are doing pictures with the kids and their great-great grandma.
I should be happy........a no kid weekend. But I am sad. I do not like her going away without me because I cannot protect her from that far away.
It's all I've thought about all day.....my little girl and her big trip for the weekend.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Angry Mama
Dear Merrillville Bus Corp,
How can I put this professional? Ok so you did not pick up my daughter on Wednesday for the first day of school. I excused that because it was the first day of school and we are new riders. I even excused the fact that on the way home you passed me twice before figuring out the frantic waving was because you still had my daughter on the bus. Yesterday, you came on time and dropped off on time. Thank you. However, today I am mad. My daughter goes to a sitter 4 days a week that cannot just hop in the car and take her to school because she has other children to watch. So when you say your pick up time is 7:25, please do not drive by at 7:10 expecting my child to be on your bus stop. She is 6. Is she supposed to stand out there for a half an hour just in case you decide to come early? I don't think so.
The bus is usually for students that cannot get to school another way. Therefore, as a bus driver, it should be your responsibility to be at a certain stop at certain time each day. If you are running extremely early think about the small children that may not have alternate transportation ways. Use your head, you are a bus service of an elementary school that only goes to 4th grade. You do not have anyone on your bus older than 10 years old. These are our small children we are trusting you with.
And lucky for you, I had a friend in the neighborhood that was able to get my child to school.
Sincerely,
The Angry Mama
How can I put this professional? Ok so you did not pick up my daughter on Wednesday for the first day of school. I excused that because it was the first day of school and we are new riders. I even excused the fact that on the way home you passed me twice before figuring out the frantic waving was because you still had my daughter on the bus. Yesterday, you came on time and dropped off on time. Thank you. However, today I am mad. My daughter goes to a sitter 4 days a week that cannot just hop in the car and take her to school because she has other children to watch. So when you say your pick up time is 7:25, please do not drive by at 7:10 expecting my child to be on your bus stop. She is 6. Is she supposed to stand out there for a half an hour just in case you decide to come early? I don't think so.
The bus is usually for students that cannot get to school another way. Therefore, as a bus driver, it should be your responsibility to be at a certain stop at certain time each day. If you are running extremely early think about the small children that may not have alternate transportation ways. Use your head, you are a bus service of an elementary school that only goes to 4th grade. You do not have anyone on your bus older than 10 years old. These are our small children we are trusting you with.
And lucky for you, I had a friend in the neighborhood that was able to get my child to school.
Sincerely,
The Angry Mama
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Having a baby? Wanna win?
Ha Ha Ha..........no I am NOT having a baby. Let me clarify that before you bloggers start rumors! But I am entering a contest to try and collect some "babywearing." Hey, I'm at that age where I have a ton of friends getting married and having kids! And you just never know....this mom might not be a "single mom" forever.
Anyway, back to the point. I entered the contest from checking out Steph at Adventures in Babywearing. Most of you check out her page so you probably already know about it! However, if you haven't, check out the contest and enter yourselves.
Lastely, I wanna mention I was browsing some items over at Baby Dangy. This morning I scoped out a few items for a baby shower coming up. Hop on over theer and check them out!
Anyway, back to the point. I entered the contest from checking out Steph at Adventures in Babywearing. Most of you check out her page so you probably already know about it! However, if you haven't, check out the contest and enter yourselves.
Lastely, I wanna mention I was browsing some items over at Baby Dangy. This morning I scoped out a few items for a baby shower coming up. Hop on over theer and check them out!
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