Wednesday, last day of summer chat

I'll post more later but for now..Hap demolished the tug-a-jug toy in about 5 minutes =(

Tina summed it up pretty well already.  hugs to Karen and Jackie, good vibes for Jackson.

I ws reaching into a bag of unused insulin syringes yesterday to get one and lo and behold, there was another syringe in the bag WITHOUT A CAP.  so, I got poked and since there isn't a way to determine if it was used and put back, or someone just pulled the cap off (both seriously dumb things) I had to get baselines drawn.  Sigh.  These are designed such that caps don't just fall off randomly.  So, today I get to deal with the fallout paperwork from that.  Stupid stupid stupid.

Susan, sending good thoughts for Jackson.

Paige, sending good thoughts for the new job opportunity! It sounds like you're doing a great job of being your own career advocate!

Glenda, looking forward to hearing how smoothly the move went! (Fingers crossed!)

Jackie, sorry I missed what's going on with your friend, but I'll be sending my strongest social psychology thoughts your direction for a positive resolution! I so hate confrontations like that. I hope it turns out for the best.

I'm in a bit of a funk this morning because I had to send BF a "we need to talk" email last night, since I don't think he has any clue that he's been blowing me off. Sometimes after we talk on Skype I feel so rejected that it makes me cry! He's always been like this (easily distracted and terrible at communicating), but when we were physically together we could overcome that. Like, I could tap him on the shoulder to get him to pay attention. I just don't think I can deal with 5 years of our primary contact being the absolute worst in him (being distracted, ignoring me, one-word answers, sulking, etc.). Fingers crossed that he reacts well. Especially since his parents are coming to visit me and say "hi" this weekend... very sweet of them, and I do like them, but I'd rather have the relationship be on better terms before hanging out with his family.

hapnthatch

I'll post more later but for now..Hap demolished the tug-a-jug toy in about 5 minutes =(

 ((((Jackie))))

Amanda, I hope things went well/go well with the school today!!

((((Karen))))

Nicole.. so when do they find out the results???  How scary for you!!! (((hugs)))

I must have missed this somewhere but .. *jobjobjobnownownowPaigePaigePaige* vibes all the way!!!

Courtney.. ((((hugs)))) long distance relationships are hard. But feel good you're trying to make it work!! Maybe the 2x4 will help BF get with the program?

Brandon's home. His mom says he seems to be doing better. They hydrated him, gave him antibiotics, metro and put him on prescription food for gastric upset.  She normally uses a bit of wet cat food to spice up his kibble so he'll eat. I passed on the recommendation of using baby food. Let's hope it takes. The vet said his liver and kidneys were fine. So its just a wait and see.

I have a dr's appt this morning then I'm off to my mom's. My uncle's over there visiting. How weird that I can't wait to get back to work cause my days off have been SO busy. 

Oh, here's a funny. At the end of rally class last night, the trainer was praising Jackson for not jumping and biting at me when we did 'fast pace'. She commented again how she wondered if I thought he would do it to her. I gave her the leash, said yes he would and told her to try. She tried... he did... she was shocked. It only took a few uh uh's for him to stop though. There's hope yet we can stop him from doing that!!

Tina did great in class, her confidence is growing by leaps and bounds.

TTFN 

Susan

Karen - safe smooth swift travels to NY.  Our best wishes and deepest sympathies travel with you to your uncle and family.

Jackson, you silly boy!  Biting should be left to Amanda, mkay? (although I am glad to hear you're well enough to want to go to class and I hope those seizures get resolved ASAP.  Your mom's smart for keeping a journal on them.)

Jackie - I missed the situation w/your friend, too (none of my business, of course, but...) you have my best wishes.  I suspect nobody could have approached that conversation with more diplomacy, tact, and loving acceptance of human flaws while also setting personal boundaries... than you.  I hope she feels she can respond in turn.

Courtney - I think you're so wise and caring.    (Yes, I know, "not one person is capable of fulfilling all your emotional needs"... but..)  This situation calls on you both to give even more of yourselves to support the emotional needs when the physical presence is missing.  Not like a silent hug, or hand squeeze, or footrub after a tough day is going to happen right now.  Sometimes the other partner doesn't know how to deliver the alternatives from a distance.  Likewise, it gives him the opportunity to express what he needs.  Hope the talk goes well.

Speaking of talks, I'm anxious to hear the results of Amanda's "talk" with the school today.  My mother had a somewhat similar TIGER moment at a school my sister went to in TX.  It's the kind of thing you learn about later in life and are very proud of your mom for.

PS,  I did NOT want the reminder that summer is over.  whaaa!  It's still raging in Denver... whaaaa!! 

((((Karen)))) ((((Jackie)))) ((((Susan & Jackson)))) ((((Courtney))))

Hapnthatch, my dogs haven't destroyed a tug-a-jug before, but Bevo destroyed a window with it in less than 5 minutes.

Nicole, I'm sorry about the stick. That sucks.

Way to go Jackson! I'm so happy to hear that Tina's confidence is growing!

When I arrived at the school this morning, I was met by 16 other angry fifth grade parents. The teacher sent out an email to all of the parents in the class, accusing them of not controlling their kids, & teaching their kids how to behave. The kids were all referred to as "monsters, jerks, punks, & a-holes" so apparently, my "monster" isn't the only kid with a problem. She recommended that some of the kids, who are not ADHD, be put on meds, & she even referred to one kid as a "retard." I was really pissed, but some of those parents were ready to burn the teacher at the stake.

The principal met us when the doors opened, & ushered us into the office to talk. She informed us that the teacher is now on "administrative leave" pending a review by the school board.

She went on to tell us that the teacher had been instructed to send an email to all of the parents due to an incident yesterday. A fire alarm was pulled, & kids were evacuated from the building. After emergency responders checked the building, the kids were allowed to return. They were, understandably, hyped up from the experience, & by the principal's description, it was a wasted day. The teacher was supposed to email parents to let them know what had happened, & that the day was pretty much wasted because of it. Instead, she chose to vent her frustrations.

Until a new teacher is hired, the principal will be teaching class.

Wow, Amanda!  Sounds like this situation has a very good resolution.  Thank goodness!!

Karen, I'm so sorry about your aunt.  You & your family are in my thoughts.

Yesterday after work I bought more creamer for the office; leaving it in my home fridge overnight to bring in with me this morning.  Did I remember to grab it?  Nope.  I realized when I came in & grabbed my mug and then thought, "Cook!  No creamer!!"  So I really, really tried to skip coffee this morning, but it wasn't happening.  I ended up running out to Chick Fil A to get some before I started having withdrawal symptoms, lol.

Thanks for you kind words, guys. I'm feeling disheartened and really appreciate the support. I emailed BF my whole shpiel (he tends to get crazy knee-jerk defensive, so I figured it would be good for him to have some "processing time";). I even offered to make a list of things like good conversation topics.

I joked with a friend this morning that we should make relationship MadLibs for guys who don't know how to communicate. "Hi, __[loving nickname]___! I am so __[positive emotion]__ to hear your voice. How was your ___[day or activity]__? Did anything __[adjective]__ happen today? How are you feeling about ___[issue, concern, person, new experience, etc.]___?

Wow!  I seem to have missed quite a bit in one day.  Will catch up later, but in the meantime, hugs to all who need them, and Karen, my deepest sympathies.

The move went quite smoothy, except for the fact that I'm just flat getting too old for this stuff.  Dang, our furniture is HEAVY!!  However, the bubble bath at 11PM was worth the day.  The bath, the glas of wine and aside from the fact that I dozed off in the tub.......I slept like a rock!  NOW, given the mess of boxes and so forth, and stuff not put back together, the guys and especially DS are "getting" why bringing a ton of stuff over here in advance, was actually a very GOOD idea.  Sadly, all my neatly organized stuff is now hidden behind not so neatly organized boxes, and bits and pieces.

Off to work again.......

Courtney, I'm sorry the distance has become a stressor so early on between you and BF.  I do like your MadLibs!  Can't tell at all that you are a psych major.  ***ducking now***

Holy crap about that teacher, Amanda.  I'm thinking she got into the wrong line of work.

BEVOLASVEGAS

When I arrived at the school this morning, I was met by 16 other angry fifth grade parents. The teacher sent out an email to all of the parents in the class, accusing them of not controlling their kids, & teaching their kids how to behave. The kids were all referred to as "monsters, jerks, punks, & a-holes" so apparently, my "monster" isn't the only kid with a problem.

OMG!!!!  That woman needs the meds I am thinking....wth was she thinking????   I am not a patient person and loud or unruly children drive me nuts but....this is why I dont work in an environment with children...hello!!! .....maybe you should not be a teacher, ya think!   

Karen, please travel safely and know that we have you and your family in our prayers.

Glenda.....did you fall asleep in that bubble bath last night?????  Hope all is well and you are just very busy.

Jackie (((hugs))) hope you are feeling better about things today.  We lub you and Hot and Rock are sending you sloppy smooches!!

glenmar

However, the bubble bath at 11PM was worth the day.  The bath, the glas of wine and aside from the fact that I dozed off in the tub.......I slept like a rock! 

Amanda, that sounds like an adventure with DS's school.  Weird observation, but I just found out recently that here in PA, the requirements to teach at some private schools are much different than at public school -- and private actually, on average, have less stringent requirements.  Such that I could potentially get a teaching job at a private school here without a specific degree in education, but not in a public.  I'm glad the principle is teaching for now and that she took care of her students and their parents.

As for my stick, they drew baselines and retest at 6 months.  the things they test for, are not the things I am worried about.  The chances of getting HIV or Hep-C from a needle that is positive via accidental needlestick are crazy low, actually.  it's more the viruses and chemicals folks work with that would have me worried, but I'm fairly certain it was an unused needed.  It was more that my reporting it would allow for the powers that be to hear about it and perhaps take notice since clearly someone is stupid. 

Glenda, sounds like your move is going well!  so happy for you!