Hey howdy hey-
I know you are REALLY busy now, trying to get the power back to all of these people from the storm. . .and I am quite sorry to be a bother, . . .BUT
LAST FALL- I notified you that the tree in my yard was a HUGE risk to the lines, took pictures and EVERYTHING and sent them to you. . .and you know what. . .the branch in question is still THERE, Barely hanging on. . .
If my power goes out, depriving my children their right to watch Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, and whatever OTHER trash I can find for their youthful untainted minds. . .I will NOT BE HAPPY and I will get solar panels and deprive you of my business!
You have been warned by
THE RAINMOM
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Fhat the Wuck????
Ok- apparently I am on some sort of Do not call unless a major crisis is occurring. . .THEN call the HELL out of her. . .
So- tree down, and well, face it, we are still all freaked out- it starts to storm. . .again and the kids are starting freaking. . .and of COURSE KIA and Muffin, now home from camp, are out with friends, so OF COURSE I am answering the phone
Me: Hello???!!!
Another Minion of an Another Evil Empire: Hello, can I speak to (sigh, that is NOT how you say it!!)
Me: Look I really do not have time. . .
AMAEE: You do not have time to save money on your mortgage- here at MountryFried (you know who you are) we have. .
Me: Look I really cannot talk right now. . .
AMAEE: many plans to help your money. . . .
Me: (these folkways are Hard CORE- I am about to freaking DIE, and I am sitting here listening, because I do not want to DIE BEING RUDE!!!!)* Look, I really have to go. . .
AMAEE: But MountryFried can really help you during these hard economic times. . . .
Me: I am currently having a HARD weather time. . . I really have to go
AMAEE: Is there a bett. . .Click
What the hell is WRONG with me??? I just cannot hang up. . .thanks a LOT Master degree in Sociology. . . I am intrigued by my OWN ridiculous adherence to norms and such! Damn you Weber, Durkheim, Goffman, Mead. . .
Maybe the dish will people will call next. . .
(what I was thinking)
So- tree down, and well, face it, we are still all freaked out- it starts to storm. . .again and the kids are starting freaking. . .and of COURSE KIA and Muffin, now home from camp, are out with friends, so OF COURSE I am answering the phone
Me: Hello???!!!
Another Minion of an Another Evil Empire: Hello, can I speak to (sigh, that is NOT how you say it!!)
Me: Look I really do not have time. . .
AMAEE: You do not have time to save money on your mortgage- here at MountryFried (you know who you are) we have. .
Me: Look I really cannot talk right now. . .
AMAEE: many plans to help your money. . . .
Me: (these folkways are Hard CORE- I am about to freaking DIE, and I am sitting here listening, because I do not want to DIE BEING RUDE!!!!)* Look, I really have to go. . .
AMAEE: But MountryFried can really help you during these hard economic times. . . .
Me: I am currently having a HARD weather time. . . I really have to go
AMAEE: Is there a bett. . .Click
What the hell is WRONG with me??? I just cannot hang up. . .thanks a LOT Master degree in Sociology. . . I am intrigued by my OWN ridiculous adherence to norms and such! Damn you Weber, Durkheim, Goffman, Mead. . .
Maybe the dish will people will call next. . .
(what I was thinking)
"Mells Nargo" revisited
Ok- so I have posted before about the evil entity, code named "Mells Nargo" for security reasons. . .but you know who you are.
The most recent saga, it must be duly noted, is NOT my FAULT. . .honestly, they started it by calling my house and asking me to join their "club" with its fees and its interesting approach to customer service. Let it also be noted that they called YESTERDAY during the MAJOR weather we were having. . .and the ONLY reason I answered the phone was because I was waiting to hear from KIA, who was supposed to be on a picnic. . .
Me : HELLO????!!!!????
Minion of the EE: Hello, I am calling to speak to (insert my miss pronounced name here) about the services at Mells Nargo
Me: (Are you FUCKING kidding??)* Ummmm, I really cannot talk right now!
MOEE: You know with interest rates at an all time low, your choice of bankers is so important. . .and here at Mells Nargo we are offering. . . .
Me: I really cannot talk right now!!! (is that the siren? OMG, it IS the siren and I am listening to this person talk about the Evil Entity.)
MOEE: But it is really important to your family's security to make your money work for you. . . .
Me: I have to get an autistic kid and a neurotic dog into the pit of despair I call a basement because the sirens are going off (why the fuck and I still talking to this person?? What is wrong with me????) I really have to go. . .
MOEE: I am offering you the. . . .
Me: I really HAVE to go . . . .
MOEE: to capitalize on your hard earned money. . . .
Me: I will be making no money if I do not get down to the basement. . . .
MOEE: Can I call you back later. . .
Me: I will never bank with you. . . .!!!!!!!!!!!
MOEE: to discuss our fine array of services for your, our valued customer. . .
Me: (if you value me so muching fuch, why are you keeping me from my basement??) I have to HANG UP NOW, THE TREE IN MY FRONT YARD IS FALLING DOWN. . .
MOEE: Would tomorr. . . . CLICK
Yes, I had to carry Precious and Casey into the basement, along with his very calm therapist (who was able to walk on her own power) and Cocoa and Butter, who were TOTALLY freaked out. . .but
Our tree came down a bit, and the trees on the main road all came down, about 5 total, but we are safe, and another attempt by Mells Nargo thwarted. . .
*(words in parentheses indicated thought at the time of the incident)
The most recent saga, it must be duly noted, is NOT my FAULT. . .honestly, they started it by calling my house and asking me to join their "club" with its fees and its interesting approach to customer service. Let it also be noted that they called YESTERDAY during the MAJOR weather we were having. . .and the ONLY reason I answered the phone was because I was waiting to hear from KIA, who was supposed to be on a picnic. . .
Me : HELLO????!!!!????
Minion of the EE: Hello, I am calling to speak to (insert my miss pronounced name here) about the services at Mells Nargo
Me: (Are you FUCKING kidding??)* Ummmm, I really cannot talk right now!
MOEE: You know with interest rates at an all time low, your choice of bankers is so important. . .and here at Mells Nargo we are offering. . . .
Me: I really cannot talk right now!!! (is that the siren? OMG, it IS the siren and I am listening to this person talk about the Evil Entity.)
MOEE: But it is really important to your family's security to make your money work for you. . . .
Me: I have to get an autistic kid and a neurotic dog into the pit of despair I call a basement because the sirens are going off (why the fuck and I still talking to this person?? What is wrong with me????) I really have to go. . .
MOEE: I am offering you the. . . .
Me: I really HAVE to go . . . .
MOEE: to capitalize on your hard earned money. . . .
Me: I will be making no money if I do not get down to the basement. . . .
MOEE: Can I call you back later. . .
Me: I will never bank with you. . . .!!!!!!!!!!!
MOEE: to discuss our fine array of services for your, our valued customer. . .
Me: (if you value me so muching fuch, why are you keeping me from my basement??) I have to HANG UP NOW, THE TREE IN MY FRONT YARD IS FALLING DOWN. . .
MOEE: Would tomorr. . . . CLICK
Yes, I had to carry Precious and Casey into the basement, along with his very calm therapist (who was able to walk on her own power) and Cocoa and Butter, who were TOTALLY freaked out. . .but
Our tree came down a bit, and the trees on the main road all came down, about 5 total, but we are safe, and another attempt by Mells Nargo thwarted. . .
*(words in parentheses indicated thought at the time of the incident)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Maybe I am not going to teach after all. . .
Why should I? After almost 4 years at my current "we cannot get along without our adjuncts" and "you are NOT just an adjunct, we value you even if we horribly under pay you" and "we have plans for you after you get your doctorate" job. . .I get THIS today
". . . This means that the Psychology and Sociology adjuncts will be relocated to a brand new office downstairs on the lower level of the Bldg, R006. . ."
Folks, this is the FUCKING BASEMENT, 2 floors BELOW the department, the printer, the mailboxes. . .in short, it is the final sign that this place will probably use me and lose me if and when I graduate.
Despite excellent student and department evaluations, combined with my free advising work. . .I, along with the other dregs. . .ooops I mean "valued adjuncts" are to be consigned to the dungeon...oh, sorry, I mean the "brand new office in the lower level of the building"
Whatever. . .
". . . This means that the Psychology and Sociology adjuncts will be relocated to a brand new office downstairs on the lower level of the Bldg, R006. . ."
Folks, this is the FUCKING BASEMENT, 2 floors BELOW the department, the printer, the mailboxes. . .in short, it is the final sign that this place will probably use me and lose me if and when I graduate.
Despite excellent student and department evaluations, combined with my free advising work. . .I, along with the other dregs. . .ooops I mean "valued adjuncts" are to be consigned to the dungeon...oh, sorry, I mean the "brand new office in the lower level of the building"
Whatever. . .
Monday, July 14, 2008
Gender Bedtime differences
Ok- maybe I am not the only one who has noticed this, far from it, I am guessing, and maybe now that I wrote it down, it has more to do with something other than gender BUT
Ok- now no matter if I am "off work" for the summer or teaching 4 classes bedtime for these kids is the last part of the marathon. . .and the finish line waits just beyond the dulcet tones of 3 sleeping kids. . .restfully covered in their nice beds, and then and ONLY then do I get a chance to breathe, and actually use the bathroom myself. . .
However, Dad makes bedtime. . .a "let's just make this a fun fun time for me since I do not see you all that much" so stories, baths EVERY NIGHT, and snacks and bedtime drinks, and happy times that go on and on and on. . .making seem like dad is NEVER away, we are all soooooo glad that dad has time to be here. . . BUT
I am not excused from the bedtime rituals no matter how much is added to the routine, and because Precious is so bent on routine, once it is added, it stays until he removes it from the routine, so when dad is NOT here, he still expects the 3 hour bedtime routine, and so do the 10 year old and the 6 year old. . . which makes me cranky as all hell.
This is what I do most weekdays
Breakfast
8-9- dance class me
9:30-11:30 playground group for Butter and Cocoa
12-1 Gymnastics Cocoa
lunch
130-230 Swim lessons all of them
3-5 THERAPY
5-6:30 Dance lessons all 3
6:45 supper
7:30pm begin bed rituals
When dad puts them to bed it is
Bath
Dessert
Stories
Games
Rough housing
stories
bed time drink
brush teeth
snuggle time
good night time
plus the fighting, arguing, whining, and the other resistance . . . or dad laying around and "recovering from his long day hard at work"
Oi. . .VEY.
Bedtime when I put the kids to bed
"Get into bed now"
"Good night"
click
The night is MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know, bad Rainmom. . .but without those 20 minutes of relaxation I am toast the next day!
Ok- now no matter if I am "off work" for the summer or teaching 4 classes bedtime for these kids is the last part of the marathon. . .and the finish line waits just beyond the dulcet tones of 3 sleeping kids. . .restfully covered in their nice beds, and then and ONLY then do I get a chance to breathe, and actually use the bathroom myself. . .
However, Dad makes bedtime. . .a "let's just make this a fun fun time for me since I do not see you all that much" so stories, baths EVERY NIGHT, and snacks and bedtime drinks, and happy times that go on and on and on. . .making seem like dad is NEVER away, we are all soooooo glad that dad has time to be here. . . BUT
I am not excused from the bedtime rituals no matter how much is added to the routine, and because Precious is so bent on routine, once it is added, it stays until he removes it from the routine, so when dad is NOT here, he still expects the 3 hour bedtime routine, and so do the 10 year old and the 6 year old. . . which makes me cranky as all hell.
This is what I do most weekdays
Breakfast
8-9- dance class me
9:30-11:30 playground group for Butter and Cocoa
12-1 Gymnastics Cocoa
lunch
130-230 Swim lessons all of them
3-5 THERAPY
5-6:30 Dance lessons all 3
6:45 supper
7:30pm begin bed rituals
When dad puts them to bed it is
Bath
Dessert
Stories
Games
Rough housing
stories
bed time drink
brush teeth
snuggle time
good night time
plus the fighting, arguing, whining, and the other resistance . . . or dad laying around and "recovering from his long day hard at work"
Oi. . .VEY.
Bedtime when I put the kids to bed
"Get into bed now"
"Good night"
click
The night is MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I know, bad Rainmom. . .but without those 20 minutes of relaxation I am toast the next day!
Friday, July 11, 2008
Rain Drops keep falling on my head
These past few days have been a complete nightmare, starring Precious and his full on, hell on crack tamper tantrums.
I have literally ben chanined to the house, and his therapy has been, hem, erratic, with no shows today and yesterday not helping at all.
I am at a loss for the confirmed reason for his meltdowns, but think I have a clue- he is bored, and spoiled, and well, he shows that through behavior. Could be he is not feeling well, he could be sick, I have no real clue about that until he is REALLY sick. . .all I know is that for now, I am COUNTING the days until Boston!
Just try to keep the positive vibes coming, I just keep swimming, I guess. I wonder if I am taking it so hard because with all of the progress, I thought the worst was over, what if it is just starting? Plus that whole Jodie Bitch thing hovers. . .sigh
I have literally ben chanined to the house, and his therapy has been, hem, erratic, with no shows today and yesterday not helping at all.
I am at a loss for the confirmed reason for his meltdowns, but think I have a clue- he is bored, and spoiled, and well, he shows that through behavior. Could be he is not feeling well, he could be sick, I have no real clue about that until he is REALLY sick. . .all I know is that for now, I am COUNTING the days until Boston!
Just try to keep the positive vibes coming, I just keep swimming, I guess. I wonder if I am taking it so hard because with all of the progress, I thought the worst was over, what if it is just starting? Plus that whole Jodie Bitch thing hovers. . .sigh
Monday, July 7, 2008
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