I can't believe it's 8:30

I woke up at 7:30 and I feel like I've gotten nothing done.

I went to Target to get some basics and then did a few loads of laundry.

J took my car to work because I want him to drive his as little as possible until we can figure a way to get it fixed. I hate that the fuel door can't be opened manually. Cadillac should re-think that feature.

So anyway. We stayed home.

I got to work on some baby stuff for my friend. She has nothing and the baby could come any day. I offered her our infant car seat and stroller. Later this week I am going to go to some consignment shops and see if they have any decent bassinets. I hate that she has to have used stuff but I don't have money to buy new, and in the end it's not my responsibility. So far I have made her one crib quilt, one receiving blanket, a taggy blanket and a large tote bag, all in Bonnie fashion so the only thing that is perfect is the bag. I am going to make her 2 more crib quilts. Not that the baby will sleep under them but they are nice to lay her on if they are outside or on the floor. I used only stash material, so at least I didn't spend any more money.

I guess I should iron my work clothes. Tuesday and Wednesday I have "class" but the rest of the week I am at my training branch, which I am really going to hate to leave......

Forget the icing, this one TAKES the cake

J can not open his fuel door. Whatever the fuck-ups fucked up also disengaged his remote keyless entry thing and the dash control for his fuel door. HE CAN'T GET GAS.

And he does not want to take back to the fuckups less they fuck it up any further. It's not as thought their warranty was great but it was better then nothing. But if they can't even do the damn job why waste the time.

We are going to call the REAL Cadillac dealership on Monday and see what they say. We can't afford to fix the whole problem but I am willing to shell out the few hundreds bucks it'll cost for them to look at it and hopefully fix the fuel door. If not the car is not drive-able and the only thing we can do is take it back to the people who offer "full-service" but don't know what they are doing. Red flag should have been when they had to take it somewhere else to get the alignment done. If we take it back to them I can guarantee that it will have to be there for at least a week and that's just not possible. Well it is but we'll have to leave really early in the morning.

Please cross your fingers that this will cost no more then $500 because that's all I have, and I technically don't really have it. I'd say at this point "I'm robbing Peter to pay Paul."

The Icing on the cake

I got my period last night.

I need pants. Lane Bryant has none. Why don't they carry them? They have 10 thousand different crops, goucho's and linen blends but no classic dress pants. Well let me correct that they have them just not in my size, in any color (and not online either) The sales woman told me to try back in the fall. She was not rude or anything but hello I need em now.....

We were supposed to go to the butterfly festival but J was not behaving. He didn't throw a fit, but could not listen worth a damn. Since it was nap time I decided we just needed to come home. He is sound asleep and I still have a million things to do. I should have tried to prepare myself for the whirlwind my life becomes when I work FT. I don't have time to get anything accomplished.

I bought new fish food and the pop top broke. Grrrr. So I had to open it with a damn can opener.

It looks and feels like rain and J's windows don't work, fucking great.

What is going on????

But in better news I got an offer to refinance the new car. Not that it needs to be refinanced but if that means that BUTTWIPE won't get the interest $$ I will gladly use another company. I am faxing the final paperwork on Monday.

I need to take a breather, but first I have to call Darlene.

Friday Five

Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Baby

1. Who was your first kiss (your mom does not count)?Well it's not like you'd know him. It was my 13th birthday and we snuck some boys over, but not inside the house or anything.
2. What is your idea of the perfect date? not being "somewhere" I don't really want to go out to eat or to the movies. I'd rather be somewhere quiet. The beach, the park, the corner coffee shop....
3. What music needs to be on when you are “getting your thang on”? We don't have music on
4. What is the most amazing experience you’ve ever shared with a partner? Corny as it sounds, I knew when I got pregnant. The exact moment.... Now was that amazing to him, probably not.
5. Sex is best saved for: love, marriage, alcohol, days that end in “y”? all of the above but not for me..... I'd say Sex is best saved for the unmarried, childless (and using birth control, lol)couple.

The Friday Five

I have never been so angry

The new car's ac went out 7 days after we bought it (it's a used car but come one) James took it in yesterday and left it there all day. When he went to pick it up they had yet to figure out the cause of the problem and had screwed up the WHOLE electrical system. The power windows, lock, radio and interior lights now don't work. The windows are half down. I was furious that we'd have to bring the car back yet again. I called the manager of the dealership, who is also the owner. I told him what was going on and asked what he could do about it. he told me there was nothing he could do and I'd need to call back in the morning to talk with the service manager. He wasn't nice at all and I was shocked that he didn't even apologize for the inconvenience. I told him I didn't appreciate the way he was speaking to me or the handling of the situation. He then told me "I just have one of those tones" He said some more bullshit then asked why I took the car if it wasn't fixed, "you probably told them you JUST HAD TO HAVE IT TODAY" Yes sir I do need the car. He then replied "that's what the public transportation system is for." ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?????? Are didn't say that but I did tell him that was completely uncalled for and ridiculous. He then said I insulted him 3 times and hung up. I insulted him? He sells me a car and then tells me ride the bus? I didn't buy a fucking car to ride the bus. I didn't buy another car just because I wanted to.

I am still angry about the conversation and there is nothing I can do. J told me I just had to get over it. How the hell do you get over the manager of a company basically telling you he wasn't concerned. I guarantee that had it been a normal dealership I wouldn't have been treated like shit. "I've been in business 39 years mam" Yeah and you have 16 BBB complaints filed against you. Obviously he needs to take a customer service class.......


And then J couldn't sleep this morning so he's already left for work. "Do you mind taking Little J to daycare?" Oh no J I don't mind driving the opposite direction I need to go. I don't mind having to leave early to do it......

Not my day at all.

She tagged all but none

So I am posting it, besides there is NOTHING on tv.....

(from Darlene)
1. when was the last time you went to the bathroom outside? Ummm. Like 6 or seven years ago. I was locked out of my mom's house after a long night of drinking. What was a girl to do?
2. when was the last time you saw your parents? Mom; Nov. 2005. Mom and Dad together;August 2005
3. which family member do you most resemble? I can't decide. I have my mom's "shape" and my dad's "features" but most say I look like dad.
4. do you own your own bible? Yes
5) do you wear deodorant? Of course
6. do you clean up nice? I'd like to think so!
7. when was the last time you tripped and fell ? Last year working at the bank. My heel got caught in the chair leg and I did a somersault into my coin vault. It was the funniest damn thing ever and I wish I had it on tape. (it was too low on the ground for the security cameras to get it.
8. where was the last place you slept besides your home? Ummm... a hotel when I went to see Mom and sister's in NC
9. what are you listening to right now? clothes dryer
10. have you ever started an uncontrollable fire? No, but my nephew did about 10 years ago (with a sparkler) and we had to call the fire dept. It burnt down quite a bit of my mom's backyard. (but she has almost an acre so it wasn't close to the house.)
11. ever run out of gas on the road? No, knock on wood, but I did run out right as I pulled in the driveway (8 yrs ago)
12. would you rather cut the grass or rake the leaves? I like both, but that's because Dad had an awesome riding lawn mower and I wasn't forced to do it. I liked raking in the fall so I could play in the leaves....
14. what is the last thing you downloaded on your computer? Picasa2
15. last time you swam in a pool? November when we went to North Carolina
16. have you ever been in a school play? No, but I did participate in the talent show twice.
17. how many kids do you want? I'd like two but if that's impossible then one is just fine.
18. music you dislike most?HEAVY metal
19. you registered to vote? yes
20. you have cable? Basic
21. ever prank call anybody? I think so, but the details are fuzzy, it might have been my cousins friend doing the actual calling.
22. would you go bungee jumping or sky diving? NO
23. do you have a garden? No, But I have a lot of spider plants growing on my back porch
24. whats your favorite comic? Don't read em.
25. bath or shower? morning or night? Shower, morning. Bath, night
26. best movie you’ve seen in the past two weeks? I haven't been
27. best pizza topping? black olives
28. peanuts or popcorn? popcorn
29. have you ever smoked? yes
31. chocolate bar? Milky Way
32. when was the last time you voted at the polls? Last November
33. when was the last time you ate a home grown tomato? Since I grew them in MS (yeah on my backporch)
34.are you good in bed? Well I wouldn't say I am a porn star!
35. ever order anything from infomercial? No
36. sprite or 7-up? Sprite
37. have you ever had to wear a uniform to work/ school? Yes, fast food jobs, and the casino.
38. ever thrown up in public? Yes but quietly in a bathroom stall.
39. would you prefer being a millionaire or find true love? Since I already found my true love can I get the money now???
40. do you believe in love at first sight? 100%
41. who was the last person you visited in a hospital? No one in the last 5 years at least.
42. did you have alot of hair as a baby? I don't recall but I'm leaning towards no since I barely have a lot of hair now.
43. what do you think about most? Currently, my new job
44. favorite form of traveling? airplane
45. if you could have one magical power what would it be? I'd love to be able to stop time.

It's just my luck

that all the cool people are at my training branch.

Today was my first observation day and everyone was AWESOME. I fit right in and was having a great time. Too bad this won't be the branch I am working at (which I have heard rumor that they aren't too pleasant)

Wow they do things so totally different then I know. So far it seems much easier.

And that's it. My next three days will be spent in front of a computer (8 hours a days, yikes) So if I don't update it's probably because nothing interesting could possibly happen while I have my eyes glued to a training program for the next 3 days......

I loathe ironing.

And as soon as my real paychecks start rolling in I am sending my clothes to the cleaners. Dress code states that all pants must be creased, and I hate doing it.....

Orientation went well. We spent about 2 hours going over stuff and the rest was computer work. My training schedule will vary between computer training and Branch observation. I can already tell that it's really different then what I learned before. I am in training with 4 other women, one will be working at the same branch when our training is over.

I am over my initial nervousness but am still a little wary of being the "new girl!"

I got up early this morning to get Little J ready for school. I didn't have to be to work until Nine, but I figured it be best if I got him breakfast. J sr. has no idea what our morning routine is and although he's completely competent in getting the kid dressed I wanted things to go as smoothly as possible.

I picked little J up at 5:00 and he said he had a great day. They were playing outside and his face was beet red. I put a sun visor in his bag for tomorrow. He gets more red then the average child and his face looks like it'll explode at any moment. (he has always been this way, even if he is not in direct sunlight but heat only) I sent a juice box along with him and tomorrow I will send along a water so it'll be cold when I pick him up. (he was really thirsty when I picked him up)

We missed Karate but we're going to go tomorrow. I hate that we will now have to go to class with the older kids :(

Yipes it's almost 8! Seventh heaven and bedtime for little J. Guess I should get him outta the tub!

How could a cold be so awful

Well let's see.

I still can't breathe.
My nose is raw because I ran out of Puff's Plus. (just in time for the new job, damn it)
I am light headed.
I am experiencing hot flashes not even a menopausal woman would believe.
I am exhausted.


Now onto the good news. I am a bit pale. J will never forget the hot and sexy bronzed beauty I once was, so he is somewhat bothered by the glare I create now. I bought jergins lotion that had a sample of their "natural glow" face lotion. That shit is AWESOME. I have used it twice and already see a difference but it's not orange or streaky or that drastic. 2.5 ounces costs $6 but I am addicted and will be forced to buy more. I am going to try the body lotion next. Shit, there goes $12 of my personal budget, lol. I guess it's better then paying $15 per tanning session and damaging my skin.

Friday Five

1) How do you feel about people who commit suicide? Such as, do you feel that they are too lazy to deal with life, have depression, do you feel sorry for them, etc.?
I wonder what pushed them over the edge. What was so awful that tomorrow need never come?

2) What do you think people say about you behind your back?
I don't think people say anything behind my back. And if they did so what? Their words won't change who I am.

3) If you could own and operate any major business, what would it be? I have always wanted to open a children's boutique for little boys. I hate that you can never find anything cute. Just the standard walmart 3 piece suit, YUCK.

4) Are you/would you be embarrassed to talk to your friends or family about sex?
I don't feel it is something that needs to be discussed with them. I don't care if they talk about theirs but I rarely speak of mine. Why is sex talk so interesting to people? Call me old fashioned.....

5) In some cultures, young women are married and begin families as soon as they start a menstrual cycle. Do you believe this is right or wrong? Why?
I can't imagine being a mom at 12 or younger these days. I don't believe a girl that young is emotionally mature enough to deal with it.


Friday Five

YAY!

When I got to work this morning they had 5 cashiers scheduled. Reasons why this is insane.... 1. I have worked the last couple weeks with just 2 cashiers. 2. They need to cut hours by a lot. I told my supervisor I'd go home whenever he was ready. He was surprised I wanted to go but said I didn't even have to clock in! YES! So I went and got my hair cut, had a quiet lunch at Panera and then got my grocery shopping done, all while Little J was at school.

I have been unsuccessful finding the damn nap mats so I am going to make one. All it's made of is plastic covered foam. I may not be able to do the plastic cover but I can make a cotton one. I've got it all planned out. It'll actually be cheaper then buying one (by $2) but I'd pay for the convenience right about now. At least I didn't wait until Sunday night to try to find one, lol.

I am going to run to Joann's to by the material and some fiber fill for little J's travel pillow. His is flat but new ones cost $4. I can fluff it up with new fill for $1. Gosh I am cheap........ ;)

Is that a mo-ped engine you have????

So today was my last "craft day with Darlene!" Oh how I'll miss it!

She dropped her car off to get new tires so we took my car. Which was quite a riot as she has never had the pleasure of driving in the fantastic Spectra. After I confirmed that "Yes that is indeed my engine, insane isn't it?" we continued on to Walmart to find a nap mat. Which they didn't have, but will amply supply when the new school year rolls around, thanks bunches walmart!

Little J flipped out. Had we been at home he would have immediately fallen asleep (one of those tantrums) Then he did it again while we were making crafts at the craft store. I wish I'd had some earplugs, but I am nearly deaf from the Spec's engine so I guess it doesn't really matter.

As we were going to pick up her car I had to do a U-turn. Let's just say it's a good thing we believe in car seats because Darlene almost rolled out the door. It was quite funny, but I am sure she didn't think so. SORRY!

J fell asleep on the way home but is now feeling quite refreshed. My ears are still ringing and I need a nap......

I don't mean to complain but.....

I feel like crap. I'm light headed, have a headache and I can't breathe. The Tylenol cold doesn't work at all, so much for the name brands.

Anyway, here's my list of gripes.

1. The A/C is not working on J's car. We have only had it for 8 days. There is a small warranty, which requires we only pay half but still I don't wanna pay anything. The Service manager said he doesn't want to promise us anything (not charging us to fix it) and he said it sounds like a blown fuse. James checked and sure enough there is a fuse out. He went to Autozone to see if they have what he needs. I am hoping it doesn't cost a fortune, since we really DON'T have extra money right now.

2. Why do people feel the need to comment every single fucking time I take Little J somewhere in his karate uniform. You know how old that shit gets? I just wanna scream, "look bitch, I don't feel well and all I want is a gallon of milk, I don't want to stand here and be all smiley chatty with you and neither does my son" Instead I smiled, but ignored, and kept walking. The woman looked at me like I was being rude, which I sorta was, but come on, I am trying to teach my son about crazy ass strangers, sort of like you.......

3. J's car has a Bose stereo system. Can you imagine how loud his bass is? So mix that with a pounding headache and I was seething. There's nothing I could have said because his new standard reply is (in total exasperation) "it's MY car." Maybe he would have been more considerate since I had a headache but I wasn't willing to argue my point.

That's all. Other then these things I am a happy camper.


OMG How could I have forgotten the most important thing?

Little J had yet another karate graduation. He is now a green belt. Which is 5/10. Real graduation is Friday night, but J has been getting off at 8 or later, so we did a private one. Besides they are having it with another school and they are mixing the little "tigers" with the older "juniors" which makes for a painfully long evening, and I just couldn't imagine dealing with it!

It's almost time

"Newsflash, updated April 18, 2006.

Magnet Lottery
We are in the process of preparing for the Magnet lottery. The "accept" and "wait list" letters will be mailed out after the lottery runs. The lottery is scheduled to run on the evening of April 18, 2006."


I can't wait to see if little J got into either schools of choice. At least I won't be bummed since it has nothing to do with merit. One of the main reasons we chose the schools we did was because they were on the way to J's work. It would be much easier for him to pick him up if he doesn't have to drive across town. Traffic is awful at that time of day.

The devil was off today

So work wasn't so bad. But I did hear a lot of complaints about HER from people who normally don't complain. She's been stepping on a lot of toes and it hasn't gone un-noticed.

I am getting a cold and I feel like crap.

I got Little J's photo proofs today and OMG are they cute! I almost died at the cap and gown photo!




I got a coupon in the mail for Universal Orlando. It's for $35 tickets which is pretty good. I figure for that price we could actually talk mom and dad into going. (mom doesn't ride, so I hate to ask her to go) She said since it's J's only vacation she is willing to do whatever he wants. He had originally wanted to go to Disney but that's too much for Mom and Dad to pay when they won't enjoy it as much we would.

I think I am gonna head to bed early tonight. Last night I got about 2 hours of sleep. I spent the whole night tossing and turning. I think it was because of the medicine I took. I guess I should get some "night-time!"

Little J is being an absolute nut. I have told him about 10 times to settle down. He keeps jumping around and I am sure the downstairs neighbors are cringing.

4 days to go

And I don't know that I am gonna make it. The new CS supervisor is infuriating, so much so that I was happy to go stock (Crazy I know)

I got a disconnect letter for my cable. It said I haven't paid in over a month, which is funny since I just paid them 2 weeks ago. How does 2 weeks turn into more then 4? I didn't bother calling. I really don't feel like it. Everytime I go to pay online I get an error screen. I called and complained about this twice and they still haven't fixed it. I don't mail in any of my bills so if they want their money they better fix that shit.


Besides that I've got nothing.

Happy Easter

I stayed in bed until noon. Little J was horrified to find the Easter Bunny hadn't come. What he didn't realize is the Easter Bunny has always hidden the baskets in my family. He hunted around, eventually found it and has been playing ever since. I put NO candy in it, just a package of fruit snacks. He is happily playing with the newest additions to his Thomas (trains) set. My mom sent him Starburst sour jelly beans and they are awesome. I don't like jelly beans but they are SO good. We've already eaten most of the bag.

We're about to make and decorate paper easter eggs. I just can't get into dying them. It's not as though I have anything to do with them after!

Have a lovely day filled with brunches, lunches and dinners!

yet another project

I am making a "taggy" blanket, well a couple. Do ya'll know what they are? If not they are a little blanket (12"x12" or so) with a variety of ribbon "tags" for baby/toddler's amusement. They sell them in stores for around $20. I think I can make one for about $10. I'll post a picture when I get one finished.

Damn

I hadn't planned on coloring eggs this year. We don't hide em, we don't eat em, and Little J doesn't get all that excited.

He just saw something on Disney and now wants to color eggs. Hopefully he'll forget about it.

We have Karate today but I keep thinking it's Sunday, since little J didn't have school yesterday.

James did not get home from work until 8pm, a 12 hour shift! That restaurant is just too damn busy, but at least we get a good bonus check out of it. I can't wait for summer to go full swing, and the bonus checks to come rolling in!

I guess I should get going. I DON'T wanna go to Karate. I am tired of it now. I wish James was able to take him sometimes.

So anyway

Here's what I forgot to put in any of today's posts.....

1.) Coming back from the zoo I faced my biggest (current) fear. Traffic on the Dame's Point Bridge was almost at a stand still. Why does that scare me? Besides the fact that it's so high and I hate bridges anyway, it's because I have a terrible fear of being on an incline in a stick shift. The rollback factor makes me nauseous as a passenger. As a driver it makes me freeze and then I have the fear of stalling out. So as I came to the bridge and I saw what was happening my palms started sweating, my heart was racing, and I was mumbling small prayers. I slowed down as much as I could without coming to an actual stop and then I continued up the bridge in 2nd gear. Traffic resumed at the top and it was smooth sailing to the bottom.

2.) As little J is running around in his new boots (and only boxer briefs besides) I called him "cowboy James." He told me to call him "cowboy checkers." I asked him how he came up with that name and he said "his heart told him!" How cute is that?

3.) Yesterday he found "War Heads" in one of his Easter eggs. If any of you have ever eaten a War Head you know how disgustingly, bitterly sour they are. I told him he wouldn't like them, he didn't believe me. I told him he could eat one if he stood in front of me so I could see the look on his face when he put it in his mouth (mother of the year goes to...) He did and I almost fell off my bed while his eyes bugged out, his cheeks sucked in and he started dry heaving. Then he spat it out and was mad at me! It was hilarious.

We're back from the zoo.

I think we were there for about an hour and a half. Little J grabbed a map and led the way. We rode the carousel and then he was ready to head home.

We stopped for lunch at Chick Fil-a (and yes D I used the coupon you found!)and came home. We got an Easter box which was full of goodies; toys, books, candy, but most importantly COWBOY BOOTS. Little has been asking for some and Ga-Ga came through for him.

I am not sure what else we'll do today, if anything. It's HOT and Little J needs a nap. I might go vacuum my trunk after awhile, it's got about 50 pounds of sand in it. And I guess I could clean the rest of the car out as well.

I feel a little worn out but I am sure a nice cup of tea will take care of it (tea can cure a lot!!!)

So it looks like

We're going to the zoo! I checked the weather and it's supposed to be around 80 this afternoon. Which means we could always hit the beach later on. (not to play in the water though, I am sure it'll still be freezing)

More then a two liner!

I meant to post again and give more detail but you know how it is when J is off. I get nothing done.

The bank called me Tuesday morning to offer the position. It's a really good offer and I am very grateful that I got it. She said my vacation was approved (but even if it hadn't I wouldn't have passed on this job, not since I have been waiting a year to get it!) and that I could start training on the 24th of April. It was either that or May 3rd. And I didn't want to start that late because my vacation wouldn't have been approved. Mom and Dad are going to come down since we have to be here for Niece's HS graduation (remember we were gonna go to ohio) But as long as we get to see them I don't care where we are......

We went Tuesday and got a car. J was disappointed because he couldn't find anything with decent mileage for the $$ we had. He wasn't expecting to get an awesome new car or anything like that but everything he found had 200k or more miles on it. (sick) He found one he REALLY wanted but it was way out of our price range if I didn't get this job. So he just kept his eye on it and eventually they lowered the price by $2000 and then I got the job, so he got his car. It's a 1999 Cadillac Catera and very clean. The only drawback is that the previous owner was a smoker and that's a smell you can never get rid of. Besides that it's a beautiful car!! He is in heaven and I am jealous of it's tinted windows and quiet engine (my kia has neither) But once we pay down MY car (yes it's finally just MY car) he wants to get me a new car (he's so sweet) I don't mind the kia THAT much so I am content to just tint the windows (oh my gosh the car is sweltering in the summer) If we are able to trade it in we will but if not it still runs just fine so I'm ok with it.

Little J and I are home today because school is closed for the holiday. I planned on doing something with him besides sit in the house all day. I figured the zoo or the beach but so far the weather doesn't look all that fabulous and I haven't checked the reports yet.

Darlene and I did our usual thursday get together which I am gonna miss once I start the new job. What are we gonna do?????? The kids had a great time playing but it was a little hairy getting AJ ready to leave and then James started in on it too, the little monster.

I guess I ought to get ready for the day.

Small blessings

I got the job and James was able to find a car. I am so excited.

I start the 24th and get my vacation time.

Who knew???

I am a member of MY POINTS It's your average earn points get freebies type of deal. I have already gotten two gift cards and I love it. All I do is read emails. So anyway today I was looking at who I could get a gift card from and I saw that PANERA participates. HOLY COW FREE PANERA. Now I am officially in love with the "my points" program

New cashier supervisor started today. I have no idea why they promoted someone who knows nothing about cashiering. NOTHING! It was painful as I don't like her that much in the first place. We've had a few run ins that still make me mad if I think about it, though she probably never even realized I wanted to choke her..... Having to walk her through things got old quick and then the other lady just talks too damn much. I can't wait until the day when I don't have to work there anymore.

No call from the bank, so I am hoping she calls me ASAP. It makes me nervous that maybe she filled the position already.

I got a positive on my Ovulation test. So let's hope for the best. Something about Sunday nights gets J in the mood and I think it's BIG LOVE. All that sex they have, lol! Anyway I am hoping that maybe this will be a step in the right direction. Maybe we're getting closer to achieving pregnancy.

My house is a mess, I don't really know why. I clearly recall cleaning this weekend.

Birds are chirping

It was in the 90's yesterday but it stormed last night. Today is cloudy and cool, but the birds are still chirping and the breeze is fabulous. I opened all the windows to let some fresh air in. It's been a couple of weeks since it was cool enough to do so.

I am currently cleaning the bathrooms. I use bleach most of the time so it's nice that I can let the fumes out. I have some laundry going and a load of dishes to empty. I really shouldn't let it pile up until Sunday......

I am hoping to hear from the bank tomorrow. Not that they'd have the results from the test but at least they could actually offer me the job. Oh to have a real job. I am so excited. Nervous, but excited. We'll actually be able to afford two cars and put money into the "buy a house" account. Talk about doing a happy dance!

Done

I did it, James behaved.

We have karate in a few minutes and he's already being grouchy. I hope he snaps out of it.

say a potty prayer

In 1 hour I have to pee in a cup. Under pressure, I suck at this. The last one I did took me two hours, 3 test cups and 2 Venti Iced Teas from the Starbucks down the road. (you have to fill it to a certain line, unlike at the dr's and I just couldn't get it to that damn temperature line....) So I am hoping that I will be able to go when the time comes.

Please also send some behavior prayers our way because if James acts up I swear I will throw away all his toys and put the tv in storage..........

Complaints first

I took my clothes to the cleaners. The very expensive cleaners in our hoity toity mall. We use them all the time because it's right across the street (paying for convenience I guess) and we have never had a problem so I accepted my clothes without looking at them. I go to take the plastic off and there are NO creases in my slacks. NONE. I paid $4 for them to do what I could have done at home for free. I only took them in so I could get the perfectly awesome crease. OH I WAS MAD. But I didn't have time to run them back in. Talk about a waste of money. I still haven't gotten over it.

Complaints are done, I think....

The interview went better then well. Basically they gave me the opportunity to interview a position that is not open to the public yet and I got the job. But if someone within the company decides they want the job I lose. It'll go public on Saturday and she said she is 99.9% sure no one else is going to put in for it. I have my drug test and fingerprints tomorrow. James and I are pretty confidant that they wouldn't go through all that if I wasn't going to have the job Monday morning. Until then I don't know the pay or benefits (you don't get that info until they offer you the job) And since I haven't been offered the position due to technicality I can't have any of that info yet. James is mad that I put the minimum I would work for is $9 ph. I have no idea what banks down here pay and hey I am willing to take $9 if that means I have a FT job that isn't what I deem crappy.

James has school pictures tomorrow and they are taking them in Caps and Gowns, for graduation. I didn't think they would have a graduation but I was wrong. They have a whole evening planned and I can't wait. (it's may 12)

We met up with Darlene but had a major accident while shopping. James and AJ were in the cart (as usual) and all of a sudden the cart flipped over and I am pretty sure AJ was stuck underneath. Darlene was litterly right next to them and grabbed AJ out from underneath. Both her arms are badly scraped up but she was in good spirits when we left. James somehow came out with just a little tenderness in his arm. Later I noticed the shopping cart they had been in was a little off. I went to turn it and it nearly fell over, which makes me think the cart had more to due with the fall then the kids......

Now I have to go buy a dress shirt for James. I didn't realize the one he has is a 3t and he now wears a 5, woopsie.

One step closer

Bank's HR called me this afternoon. I have an interview Wednesday morning. I am so excited. I really hope I get this job. I know it'll be a lot more work, since it's a HUGE company and the other bank was so small. That makes me a little nervous, but I am still willing to take it on. CAN'T WAIT!

I did buy one stack of paper and the zots. Reg price would have been $25 I paid $3. How awesome is that?????

Karate went well tonight and I was able to get to walmart to get some easter stuff, without James in tow. We had pizza for dinner and now I am off to wash my clothes and get my "business" attire ready for the cleaners.

Sweet dreams......

HOW FUNNY

Just tried to access Hobby Lobby's website and I got the "403 forbidden" error. Is God tryin to tell me somethin?????

It's time to take my debit card

Today at work I was stocking scrabook "stacks" and came across an Autumn stack that was missing a few pages. It's already on clearance for $10 but I can get the damage price of 75% off and then my 15% HOLY CRAP! So then I found a thing of 3-D Zots that were damaged. (Just a few were stuck to the lid) Damaged!!! and it'll cost me $1. SWEET. I am undecided about the paper. Even though it's an awesome deal I don't know that I need that much autumnal paper. I'm still deciding.

I have been buying so much stuff on sale and I really need to stop, lol.


The dr sent me the lab results. All is normal on that end.

No bank call yet.

And I have yet to eat. Gotta do that before karate!

All I want

Is for Hobby Lobby's website to cut the crap and fix the server problem. Seriously it's killing me that I can't see what is on sale this week. In MS they used to run an add in the Sunday paper. But I haven't gotten a paper yet and last week they didn't even run one.

And there are other things I want but that is my main concern at this time.

I have a roast in the oven. I think I made a roast just a few weeks ago so James might not be too happy. (Unlike me, he doesn't enjoy the same food every night)

I was talking to mom and she mentioned my cousin being due in may. NOBODY told me. Like how do you forget to mention that? This will be her 2nd and another little girl. I don't talk to her besides the occasional email so I don't have any details.... My other cousin (dad's side) is due in May as well. What the hell is going on. Two family members and my BF but not me, what's that about?????

It's time for me to use my ovulation tests. The directions say any time of day but afternoon is best. JAMS, what is your expert opinion? Should I treat them like a PG test and do it first thing in the morning?

The Dr. hasn't called with the results of my blood work and it's been a whole week. I am wondering if she hasn't done so because we have to wait for two months before we do further testing, maybe she's just blown this lab off. Which I am not. I still wanna know if things are alright. Just because we have to wait on the other tests doesn't mean anything in my blood would change.....

I never cleaned yesterday and I just now realized we are out of trash bags. CRAP. I did fold 5 loads of laundry and loaded the dishwasher. Other then that I am feeling rather lethargic and I might go take a nap.

We skipped karate

We had to get up at 5:30 to take J sr to work. I didn't feel like going to karate and dealing with all the people. Saturday's are just too crowded. But we went. At least we attempted to. James fell asleep in the car on the way there so I took it as a sign that it was ok to skip today's class. I sat in the parking lot and talked to my mom (letting J sleep because as soon as I cut the engine he wakes up) and then had to call Restoration Hardware. My mom needed three drawer knobs that had been discontinued and she made me try to find a store that had them. She tried for weeks on the phone and got nowhere. I emailed them and had the knobs within 6 hours. I purchased them from a store in Massachusetts two weeks ago and my mom has yet to receive them. The women who helped me today said that UPS had tried to deliver them on several occasions but couldn't because they didn't have out apt number. They were supposed to be shipped to my mom's house, and it was written right there on the order form, morons....... So they will be shipped again next week, let's hope they can read this time.

I decided to go to TJ Max and Hobby Lobby (yes I am back to my hoblob addiction) I didn't find anything worth buying at the MAXX but Hoblob had glue on sale and that's what I needed. Their "Fabri-tac" is $2 cheaper then ours, and it was on sale besides. I need it to glue on James karate stars. The other "fabric" glue I got was CRAP. I also bought some more scrapbook paper/cardstock and some gluesticks for James. His are all dried up.

We headed to the mall for lunch and some more shopping. We ate, headed over to B&N to play with the Train Table, and then went to Target. I needed some basics and didn't feel like fighting the crowds or traffic at wal*mart.

James is napping and I have some major cleaning to get done.

OHHHH before I forget, the phone.... The tech came yesterday around 5pm. The phone wasn't working so he said "I can bill you if you want" Ummm hell no. It's not my phone jack to maintain, and it's not like I currently have service. I told him I wasn't paying and if he couldn't fix it without charging me then he could just shut the service off and I would use another company. I am not going to pay $100 for someone else's fuck-up. So he jiggled the wires a bit and POOF!! I had service. They might be able to get $100 from some other idiot but not me!

Now I need to clean or James is going to leave me ;)