Some people never cease to amaze me. Usually I am not one to gossip, but I couldn't let this one go.
This morning I received an email from a woman I barely know. I don't even like her because she thrives on drama and talking about other people behind their back. A very unhealthy woman when it comes to relationships.
Anyway this email was sent out to hundreds of people. She probably opened up her address book and clicked "Send to All"
The message in the email explained that she had signed her 5 year-old daughter up for cheer at a very expensive studio in town. The last I had heard it was about $1500 a year to cheer. It went on to say that while she knew it was expensive, she couldn't afford it, so she was thinking that if everyone that received this message would pitch in 5.00 then her daughter could afford the uniform and the studio fees. She ALSO said that this was something her daughter really, really wanted to do.
Okay...are you f*cking kidding me? You want me to subsidize your child's extra curricular activities when I have 3 of my own kids who have their own activities? I understand she really wants to do it, but have you ever thought about that one word....the one that starts with an "N" and ends with an "O"? If you can't afford it, then don't say yes! And DEFINITELY don't go around asking strangers for 5.00 so that she can do it.
There are people who have to decide between food and gas because they can't have both, and you have the nerve to sit there and ask people to take pity on you because you can't say no.
I had the same issue with Little League this year. The board mismanaged funds, raised sign up fees, and then had the nerve to tell all the teams that they need to raise $400 each to help get the league back in the black. More specifically, they told us EACH player had the duty to get $35 into the league by x date, and went so far as to suggest that we go door to door and ask neighbors to pitch in. UM....NO. We will sell candy bars, raffle tickets, car wash, etc. but we WILL NOT go ask for someone else to pay for our kids' activities. Maybe the board should get smart and stop saying league fees are $135 and then let people only pay $25??? TOO many people took advantage of that, in my opinion. I argued with the fundraising guy via email about that issue.
Okay, that is my rant. You want your kid to do stuff - you pay for it, or get your family to help you if they want to.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Is it too much to ask
that I be able to find some sandals for my 12 year old daughter? She has some cute summer dresses that she would like to wear, but finding shoes that work is becoming close to impossible.
She's 12, and a size 7.5 foot. She wanted a pair of sandals like the ones we found for her little sister, but they don't make them in her size. I don't want her in heels, and I am NOT paying 18 dollars for a pair of flip flops!!! Besides, I want something nicer than flip flops - something that straps to her foot!
Ugh, I was hoping to get her something today, because I really won't have time tomorrow. Not that she was going to wear a dress tomorrow, but I was thinking maybe Friday or Saturday she might want to.
Crazy that I can't find decent shoes for my kid...
She's 12, and a size 7.5 foot. She wanted a pair of sandals like the ones we found for her little sister, but they don't make them in her size. I don't want her in heels, and I am NOT paying 18 dollars for a pair of flip flops!!! Besides, I want something nicer than flip flops - something that straps to her foot!
Ugh, I was hoping to get her something today, because I really won't have time tomorrow. Not that she was going to wear a dress tomorrow, but I was thinking maybe Friday or Saturday she might want to.
Crazy that I can't find decent shoes for my kid...
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
It's Tuesday!
I have to keep track of the days, they are all running together...
Progress is being made on the backyard. I installed a sprinkler line for the planter, and 90 percent of the weeds are gone. Most of the stuff is bagged up and ready to be taken to the dump.
I have 3 trees that are waiting to be planted, and that is it.
Something bit me on my thigh and my ankle, and my scalp. The ankle one I have left alone, but the thigh one and the scalp one have been scratched all day. I can't help it, and now they are oozing. *sigh*
Today we went to the park in the morning to practice softball. My friend brought her daughter, and we all had fun.
Then we went to a birthday party at Chuck E Cheeses for a family friend. We stayed about 4 hours and had to drag the kids out of there. Then that family wanted to go bowling right after!!!! I told them that I had to get home and make dinner, and they wanted to go out to eat. I promised them we would go out on Friday night again after the game.
Ugh, I am so sick of going out. We went out all weekend because we were so busy with the backyard. I made dinner on Sunday and everyone groaned and complained because it was meat and a veggie. no rice, beans, side dishes, etc. I guess I am such a bad mom because I didn't make a side dish.....
Tomorrow my daughter's friend is coming to visit for a few hours while his sister has a dance rehearsal. Lucky kid - I am going to toss all of them in the backyard to play. No more weeds to navigate! And since I am such a nice mom, I am making pizza for them. I told his mother not to feed him pizza today because I was serving it tomorrow - but guess what, we had pizza today at Chuck E Cheeses, lol. It's okay - my kids would live on pizza if I would allow it.
I wonder what we should have for a side.....
Progress is being made on the backyard. I installed a sprinkler line for the planter, and 90 percent of the weeds are gone. Most of the stuff is bagged up and ready to be taken to the dump.
I have 3 trees that are waiting to be planted, and that is it.
Something bit me on my thigh and my ankle, and my scalp. The ankle one I have left alone, but the thigh one and the scalp one have been scratched all day. I can't help it, and now they are oozing. *sigh*
Today we went to the park in the morning to practice softball. My friend brought her daughter, and we all had fun.
Then we went to a birthday party at Chuck E Cheeses for a family friend. We stayed about 4 hours and had to drag the kids out of there. Then that family wanted to go bowling right after!!!! I told them that I had to get home and make dinner, and they wanted to go out to eat. I promised them we would go out on Friday night again after the game.
Ugh, I am so sick of going out. We went out all weekend because we were so busy with the backyard. I made dinner on Sunday and everyone groaned and complained because it was meat and a veggie. no rice, beans, side dishes, etc. I guess I am such a bad mom because I didn't make a side dish.....
Tomorrow my daughter's friend is coming to visit for a few hours while his sister has a dance rehearsal. Lucky kid - I am going to toss all of them in the backyard to play. No more weeds to navigate! And since I am such a nice mom, I am making pizza for them. I told his mother not to feed him pizza today because I was serving it tomorrow - but guess what, we had pizza today at Chuck E Cheeses, lol. It's okay - my kids would live on pizza if I would allow it.
I wonder what we should have for a side.....
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Busy weekend!
Its Saturday night, and the house is finally quiet. Well, if you don't count the swamp cooler and the air conditioner running, then its quiet!
Yesterday we had our weekly meeting at my friend B's house. The kids went swimming and us moms sat by the pool and talked. I was working on a new project - a knitted vest. I know it sounds funky, but you'll see - its super cute.
So after the swimming, we went home and repacked the car to go to LQ's end of season party for her team. It was okay. I don't know if its just me, but I think its weird the coach's wife is never around. I've seen her like 3 times, and at the party only his younger daughters were present. Maybe she had to work, but even the weekend games she didn't come.
The party wen't well. We left early because Hongo and I had a softball game. We were winning, and all of a sudden one of the players from the other team started arguing a call about a catch. Then he started cussing, so the umpire threw him out of the game. The rules state that you must leave the park entirely. You cannot sit in the bleachers, you cannot sit in the parking lot. You must go away.
Well, the game had resumed, and the umpire saw him in the parking lot. So he called the other team as a forfeit, and they lost. They were totally bummed, and a lot of them apologized.
Since we were the last game, we stuck around and had batting practice. Then we all went out to In N Out and had a very late dinner. We were sooooo entertaining. I couldn't stop laughing, and at one point SODA shot out of my nose because I was taking a drink and one of the guys did something that I found hilarious.
We didn't get home until after midnight.
We slept in today, but I spent the morning getting LQ ready for her friend's birthday party. As it turned out, we had house repairs to do today, and we didn't want LQ to miss the party. So my friend K said she would take her to the party.
I admit, I was nervous. I don't think I have let her go so far or long with a non-family member. I knew she would be safe, but I also know how my daughter can be sometimes. She says what she is thinking and has no tact whatsoever. She also has no problems discussing anything and everything (except female stuff) with anyone who has ears. I can only imagine the conversation during the drive. Maybe she tried to convince everyone in the car that the famous "The Thinker" statue was actually just a cartoon. She is so controversial....
She is a good girl though - I was told that she did not cause any problems except for lunch (she didn't eat, and that really wasn't a problem for anyone except for me) and she was careful to ask permission before doing things.
She was gone for about 9 hours.
While she was gone we went out and had lunch, and then we went to the home improvement store to buy more paint, some wood to fix the patio cover, shade trees, and some veggie plants. I am slowly accumulating veggie plants for a garden. I know I am quite late on this but softball DID just end, after all. If I had tried to do it during the season, they would have all died by now.
So a lot of things got done today - tomorrow we are getting up early to do the stuff for the backyard before it becomes TOO hot. I think we won't get far - its been pretty hot the past few days.
Yesterday we had our weekly meeting at my friend B's house. The kids went swimming and us moms sat by the pool and talked. I was working on a new project - a knitted vest. I know it sounds funky, but you'll see - its super cute.
So after the swimming, we went home and repacked the car to go to LQ's end of season party for her team. It was okay. I don't know if its just me, but I think its weird the coach's wife is never around. I've seen her like 3 times, and at the party only his younger daughters were present. Maybe she had to work, but even the weekend games she didn't come.
The party wen't well. We left early because Hongo and I had a softball game. We were winning, and all of a sudden one of the players from the other team started arguing a call about a catch. Then he started cussing, so the umpire threw him out of the game. The rules state that you must leave the park entirely. You cannot sit in the bleachers, you cannot sit in the parking lot. You must go away.
Well, the game had resumed, and the umpire saw him in the parking lot. So he called the other team as a forfeit, and they lost. They were totally bummed, and a lot of them apologized.
Since we were the last game, we stuck around and had batting practice. Then we all went out to In N Out and had a very late dinner. We were sooooo entertaining. I couldn't stop laughing, and at one point SODA shot out of my nose because I was taking a drink and one of the guys did something that I found hilarious.
We didn't get home until after midnight.
We slept in today, but I spent the morning getting LQ ready for her friend's birthday party. As it turned out, we had house repairs to do today, and we didn't want LQ to miss the party. So my friend K said she would take her to the party.
I admit, I was nervous. I don't think I have let her go so far or long with a non-family member. I knew she would be safe, but I also know how my daughter can be sometimes. She says what she is thinking and has no tact whatsoever. She also has no problems discussing anything and everything (except female stuff) with anyone who has ears. I can only imagine the conversation during the drive. Maybe she tried to convince everyone in the car that the famous "The Thinker" statue was actually just a cartoon. She is so controversial....
She is a good girl though - I was told that she did not cause any problems except for lunch (she didn't eat, and that really wasn't a problem for anyone except for me) and she was careful to ask permission before doing things.
She was gone for about 9 hours.
While she was gone we went out and had lunch, and then we went to the home improvement store to buy more paint, some wood to fix the patio cover, shade trees, and some veggie plants. I am slowly accumulating veggie plants for a garden. I know I am quite late on this but softball DID just end, after all. If I had tried to do it during the season, they would have all died by now.
So a lot of things got done today - tomorrow we are getting up early to do the stuff for the backyard before it becomes TOO hot. I think we won't get far - its been pretty hot the past few days.
LegoQueen's team party
Coach decided to say a few words about LQ before he would give her the trophy.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Stung by a bee
I just want to say this....
You know you have really good friends when you get stung by a bee, and they are sympathetic looking when they look at your non-pedicured foot and don't cringe.
Yes, my feet were looking pretty rough today. I haven't been doing my foot pampering because of time and energy constraints. Today's sandal wearing frolic was spontaneous, and I figured no one would be looking at my feet anyway.
WRONG!
But thank you, my friends, and I am sorry that you had to see my size 9 feet in such terrible shape. Once I can feel my toes again, I shall soak my feet and make them soft. I will also be sure to stick them in your faces just so that you see them in their pretty glory, lol.
So anyway, I have a bee sting on my big toe. Nasty stupid bee. I smooshed him into the grass. That is what he gets.
This morning I took the kids out to the park, BEFORE we went to Park. LegoQueen and I played soccer, while the two little ones rode their scooters. Then we went to Park, where the aforementioned bee stinging occurred. Tonight we are going to see Hongo's men's team play their final game. Should be a good time.
I would post a picture, but I am afraid my ugly foot would break the camera, so you will have to trust me when I say it is better off this way....
You know you have really good friends when you get stung by a bee, and they are sympathetic looking when they look at your non-pedicured foot and don't cringe.
Yes, my feet were looking pretty rough today. I haven't been doing my foot pampering because of time and energy constraints. Today's sandal wearing frolic was spontaneous, and I figured no one would be looking at my feet anyway.
WRONG!
But thank you, my friends, and I am sorry that you had to see my size 9 feet in such terrible shape. Once I can feel my toes again, I shall soak my feet and make them soft. I will also be sure to stick them in your faces just so that you see them in their pretty glory, lol.
So anyway, I have a bee sting on my big toe. Nasty stupid bee. I smooshed him into the grass. That is what he gets.
This morning I took the kids out to the park, BEFORE we went to Park. LegoQueen and I played soccer, while the two little ones rode their scooters. Then we went to Park, where the aforementioned bee stinging occurred. Tonight we are going to see Hongo's men's team play their final game. Should be a good time.
I would post a picture, but I am afraid my ugly foot would break the camera, so you will have to trust me when I say it is better off this way....
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
100 degree weather....
and last night I baked bread.
Am I a glutton for punishment or what???
Its worth it though....mmmmm pumpkin bread!
Our weekend was very busy - Saturday we went to visit the in law's, and we BBQ'd and visited with them. Then on Sunday, Hongo cleaned out the garage and I pulled weeds in the backyard. Then later that evening we went over to a friends house for a BBQ. That was fun, but we came home exhausted.
Tomorrow I am taking the day off. I don't know what I am going to do yet, but it sure doesn't involve cleaning, or weeding, or any other chores! Its supposed to be scorching hot again, so it will have to be indoors, lol!
We found out yesterday that it is going to take 7-10 working days to repair the damage to Hongo's car. We were stressing that we were going to be a one car family for 2 weeks. He was worried about the gas, I was worried about being stuck inside for 2 weeks, lol!
But the insurance company is footing the bill for a rental for him, so that works out.
I am off to my friend's house today - I had better go get ready!
Am I a glutton for punishment or what???
Its worth it though....mmmmm pumpkin bread!
Our weekend was very busy - Saturday we went to visit the in law's, and we BBQ'd and visited with them. Then on Sunday, Hongo cleaned out the garage and I pulled weeds in the backyard. Then later that evening we went over to a friends house for a BBQ. That was fun, but we came home exhausted.
Tomorrow I am taking the day off. I don't know what I am going to do yet, but it sure doesn't involve cleaning, or weeding, or any other chores! Its supposed to be scorching hot again, so it will have to be indoors, lol!
We found out yesterday that it is going to take 7-10 working days to repair the damage to Hongo's car. We were stressing that we were going to be a one car family for 2 weeks. He was worried about the gas, I was worried about being stuck inside for 2 weeks, lol!
But the insurance company is footing the bill for a rental for him, so that works out.
I am off to my friend's house today - I had better go get ready!
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