Wednesday Evening Check In

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Wednesday Evening Check In
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Wed, 04-30-2008 - 7:21pm

Anyone had a light bulb moment and decided what they want to be when they grow up? Or have you decided and happy with what you've chosen?

What has gone in your neck of the woods today?

Susan




Edited 4/30/2008 7:21 pm ET by bnl7953

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Registered: 02-08-2001
Wed, 04-30-2008 - 7:29pm

Us girls in the office have decided we need to form a singing group. One of us is tone deaf (not me), the other one knows all the words to what seems like every song and then there's me who knows like one line of a song and I just keep signing it. Last week it was show tunes from South Pacific, yesterday it was the Fifth Dimension and today it was Hair from the show "Hair". Apparently the song came into my coworker's head last night as she burst into song in the shower last night. So we've decided we're going to have a song a day to keep us all insane so we can get through the work day!

Other than that plan I have no idea what I'll be when I grow up. The workday finally rolled to a close, the high burner has been turned to a temporary low which allows a bit of a breather.

I enjoyed my dinner selection and Otto and I enjoyed our post dinner walk although it was a bit on the chilly side. By the time we reach home the sun is really low and the chill goes right through you.

I'm about ready to sit my bu** in the chair, pick up my book and do some reading and then perhaps check and see what's in the DVR and then off to the land of slumber.

Hope you've all had a good day and are enjoying a pleasant evening.

Susan

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Wed, 04-30-2008 - 8:44pm

My day was extremely productive!

Karen


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Wed, 04-30-2008 - 9:08pm

I have pretty hair and I do NOT smell!


That's my announcement for 6pm on this fine Wednesday.

“You can only grow if you’re willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy
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Wed, 04-30-2008 - 10:00pm

Grow up, you want me to grow up????

Miss P




 

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Wed, 04-30-2008 - 10:48pm
Going to head upstairs in a minute after what seems like a very long day. I am mentally exhausted as well as physically. Work was busy doing all the stuff I complained about the other day but got to do again today so I boldly told the boss don't get on my case because my stuff ain't done. Got an email from Katie's Social Studies teacher informing me of a failed test that my dear daughter knew the about before the spring vacation. Needless to say I don't have a perfect kid and there was lots of heavy discussions going here tonight. I wrote her a two page letter before heading home to avoid some of the normal yelling. My dear daughter has lost many privileges and has declared her hatred towards me that will last for a few days at least. I guess the letter was a waste of time. But this mom won't cave and will stick with the punishment because I know I have to. I have to be honest it looks like she will have to go to summer school because I highly doubt she can pull this off. She already failed the 1st marking period and again the 3rd and now the first test of the 4th marking period with a failing grade. Just shaking my head in disgust here. Trying to figure out why???? It is so frustrating, I just never thought I would have school problems with her. Other then this class and problem she is a great and good kids. You would have thought I cut off her right arm when I took possession of her cell and laptop with out giving her a time frame when they will be returned. What else can I do? I am putting myself out here letting you know that this is very difficult to admit especially since my older son quit high school. Now mind you he has turned out great a hard working adult that can run the family business like you have never seen but not watching him get a diploma damn near killed me. I tried to explain how important it is for

Debbie

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Registered: 02-27-2001
Wed, 04-30-2008 - 10:54pm
The teen years are very difficult with a daughter.
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Registered: 02-27-2001
Wed, 04-30-2008 - 11:02pm

No, not even a single glimmer of the light bulb here for me today and NO, I don't know what I want to be when I grow up.

Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


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Registered: 02-08-2001
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 8:27am

Deb,

I'm really sorry to hear about the issues with Katie. Getting my last one out of school and graduated was a huge nightmare. 4 years that I would never ever relive-in fact his whole time in school would not be a time that I would ever want to experience again.

This is such a difficult age and difficult time for parents and kids too-although I think it's tougher on the parents as they try not to tear their hair out at the same time they just want to shake some sense into those brains of theirs.

If summer school does end up in her future-you can only hope that that experience is one that she won't want to repeat!

Good luck and thinking about you!

Susan

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Thu, 05-01-2008 - 9:27am

You all need to sing right out loud.

Donna

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Registered: 09-20-2005
Thu, 05-01-2008 - 9:28am
Congratulations to your DD.

Donna

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