Well I can't say much about today other than it was long. 2 more days and I get a day off. I didn't really get to talk to seester so I missed hearing my little Mia. My back hurts and so does my stomach. Good night all... hopefully tomorrow will be better.
Posted by MamaM at 8:14 PMWell I do believe that I will have to get a part time job. Work has been slow and they are cutting hours so drastically that I need just a bit more security. Other than that everything is the same. I will have a day off in 3 days. I really need too. I can catch up on so many things... school for example. Possibly painting the map. I just want some free time. I talked to Seester tonight. I really love to my little Mia in the background. Deirdre is always holding her so she is close to the phone. I can't wait to see the little angel.
Posted by MamaM at 8:13 PMWork = Uneventful. Home = Too Eventful. We finished the border in the kitchen and fixed the guest bed. I made 35 flash cards for school... it was only for the first 2 chapters! We hung pictures and arranged the new furniture. I am pooped... and I have to work from 1-10 tomorrow. Luckily I am having luch with Jayne. The other day her dog was kicked by a horse and his leg was broken in two places... she went to move the dog out of harms way and he bit her. The vet is taking care of the dog and surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and as for Jayne the vet check her out too. She refuses to see a people doctor... the vet apparently did a fine job. I tried explaining the possible availability of a hot doctor and the fact that scrubs make almost any butt look better. I also explained the chances of cool band-aids and lollipops. She isn't buying it. Silly Jayne. I told her her finger better not fall off because it will look bad in wedding pictures... she says she will cover it with the flowers if that happens ;)
Posted by MamaM at 8:17 PMWhen it comes to customer service... your point does NOT matter. Customers want what they want when they want it. You don't fit into the equation except as a means to an end. They don't care why you do what you do or how you do it. They don't care about your perception of why things ended up the way they did. They care about themselves and nothing else matters. I WISH the people that were recently placed into management understood this. Other than that work was dandy. Brandi had a crazy crazy customer today... I handed the nut off not knowing she was and probably still is psycho. She flipped out on the Doc's office people and then got really snotty with me because she was confused about coupons. Then she started crying in the middle of the sale about how she is just a "poor student out in the world trying to make it on my own." She is crying to Brandy who is a poor student trying to make it on her own... working full time and supporting a small child. What does Brandi do... she starts a collection for the poor girl after she leaves... she wants to buy this girl some glasses. I was the only one who offered to donate 10 bucks and then convinced Brandi she did everything she could. She had given the girl info on how to get free glasses. Crazy day. Can't wait for tomorrow. Next day off 7 days away... the countdown begins.
Posted by MamaM at 8:20 PMI am posting this for any girl... lady or woman out there who has a problem with their Mother-in-Law or Mom-in-Law to be. If you are reading this and you hate the Mad-Insane-Lady I know your pain. I was so excited when Brian and I met and I learned that his family was close by. His mom was 2hrs. away and we seemed to get along just fine. I miss my mommy and I miss having her around to do all of the fun mother daughter stuff with. I thought Brian's mom could help with that. I thought we could plan the wedding stuff that my mom wouldn't be there for. I wanted to include both moms equally. I was so wrong. His mom turned on me. She blames everythought of his that is different from hers on me. She thinks I have brain washed him. Brian is who he is... end of story. I didn't change him. This is why I love him so much. When everything blew up I called his mom. I thought " I will be the big person and let her know we are all on the same side. I will tell her that I am extending an olive branch and all is forgotten. She will take my lead and we can move on." I called and was uninvited to Christmas. So... no more big person. I cried. Yup. Cried. But then I told her that things were this way because of how she was acting and that Brian and I would always be together. I told her that Brian was his own person and we made decisions jointly.I told her I was sorry if I had done things that offended her... that was never an intention... I told her I wanted to move on past this. That Brian and I were not just getting married but planning on starting a family. She could ignore me if she wanted but what would she do when there were Grandchildren involved. I surprised myself. I could not believe what I had just said...to Brian's mommy! I was raised to respect my elders... and to not talk back. At some point though I learned that it is ok if you stand up for yourself. If you speak honestly and from the heart it is okay to "talk back". Well, the phone call ended with her saying she didn't know if she could ever accept me. I think though that when she hung up something clicked. She has calmed down considerably. She even forces out polite conversation every now again when she calles. Things will never be perfect but it is almost as if she respects me. She may never really like me but she seems to put up with me now. So all I have to say is... even if it never makes anything better... be the first to try to get it all out. Stick up for yourself when she is mean and says things when Brian...err... your husband/ fiancee is not around... and even if he is. Sure it may all come to nothing but at least you had a shinging moment and could post it on your blog =)
That paragraph is dedicated to Jenny. You are my bestest bud and I am sorry we are in the same boat this time but if I can do it so can you! Now for the short version... Tell the b^(%*i&^%t@*&%?c^$#@!c what you think. Just once. Also, about what you said about and elder having "life expierence" she has little knowledge of this world... you are being too nice... I met her.
Not too much to report today. I went to school and I can tell it will be a struggle to balance with work. It's not that everything is hard... I am surprised at how much I understand. It is having to go to work and get for it and then going to work and paying for it. Nomatter how you slice it it is all work. I did have a laugh at Brian tonight though. He was sitting on the floor and I noticed he had on his navy work pants and a white t-shirt. His tattoo was showing from under the sleeve and you could see his big muscles... all together his outfit looked like a prison uniform! Guess he is ready for Halloween. Also... kind of funny... I was talking to Deirdre tonight and Mia burped into the phone as if to say hello =)
Posted by MamaM at 7:42 PMSchool starts tomorrow... yippie on main campus! Other than that nothing is new. I had the day off. On a happy note... Brian brought me a rose tonight=) Nice Brian
Posted by MamaM at 7:47 PMSchool called today because they have cancelled the classes out here by the house. I was supposed to start Wed. I am not sure what i am going to do but I am going to look into computer classes. I also got a bill for an $86.00 call to Canada. Apparently the rate was $0.95 a min. A fact the girl neglected to tell me when I signed up for service. I had asked if it was ok to call out of country and if the rates were reasonable... she said yes. Apparently she has a money tree in her basement and doesn't comprehend the meaning of a dollar. I was able to get it knocked down to $0.07 a min. That is what I consider reasonable. Other than that nothing is new really. A guy at work decided not to show so my boss calls me and leaves a message on caller I.D. (what a blessing) that I need to come in "the sooner the better" I showed up 30 min. early for my shift instead of the 3 hrs she wanted. I said I had been running around and didn't get the call soon enough. I was already scheduled to close and stay and help with inventory after store hours. She wasn't planning on letting me leave early and starting Wed. I work 8 days in a row. I need my "me time".
Posted by MamaM at 8:32 PMWe went out last night with Jayne and Shawn. Shawn is our "guy on hold" You see our friends Russ and Emily have been distant lately. Normally I would not care so much but Russ is one of our groomsmen. We really haven't seen them or heard from them since we each bought our houses. The last time we made plans Euss blew us off. So we have asked Jayne if she minds if we keep Shawn on hold so if we need a spot filled he will be there.
We figure that it will all work out. Either way Brian is friends with both.
Today I went shopping for new jeans. Normally hated but I am still in the same size and was rather shocked and delighted. So I got two pairs =)
We were also very productive around the house. We started the wallpaper border in the bathroom... installed shelves in Brian's bathroom... Cleaned a little... and Brian painted IceLand. I also decorated his bathroom. Yippie there is still more to do. Wow it was all so much fun I can't wait until the fun can continue. Wow.
I talked to Deirdre. My daily phone call is so fun. I love to hear my little Mia in the background. I just hope that when I get I can pry the little one from mommy's loving clutches. That is one lucky baby to have such a loving mommy. Speaking of Mia we ordered plane tickets tonight. The date and times are set. Now I can count down the days.
Yes I wanted Deirdre to use Elizabeth as a middle name. I admit that. It was when she took both names that I began to fret. Never fear though after a 2 hr. search I have found other favorites. I felt naked not having a name anymore.
Posted by MamaM at 8:16 PMToday was an ok day. The highlight was when Brian and I made plans to go see Mia. I can't wait. Litterally. My heart aches every time I hear her make a sound. I have been calling everyday. Work has been slow and people are edgy. I just keep that sweet sweet pic of my little precious niece right by the register. All of the customers ask who's pretty baby it is and I am ever so excited to tell them.
Posted by MamaM at 8:15 PMOkay so it was an unspoken choice for both of us. Deirdre just happened to say it first. You know how it is... you can't say the pic for a baby name because somebody will steal it... I never said it and when she said she was using it I told her it was mine. Oh well. I do have to say though that Mia is the most beautiful baby I have ever seen. Somebody told me the other day that all babies are ugly their first day... it is a rough day on them. I strongly disagree. I have trouble believing that Mia could ever look any better. Seriously... She is just angelic.
Posted by MamaM at 8:11 PMPlease let it be known that Mia Elizabeth was my pic for a baby name... as in I wanted to use it one day for my child! Deirdre is lucky I love her so much. I can't wait to tell Mia how many names she almost had.
Posted by MamaM at 4:34 PMI am an Aunt! As of 4:10 p.m. yesterday! I am so excited. First I cried because I was so happy and then I heard little Mia coo in the background and I cried because I so desperatly want to be there. Time is going to drag until I get to hold the perfect little baby in my arms and kiss her sweet soft full head of hair. In following with a long family tradition her middle name is Elizabeth. My middle name. It is given to one girl born in each generation... on my mother's side. I am sorry I can no longer use it but who better to have such a pretty name. Nothing else is really that exciting... how could it be. So that is all for tonight.
Posted by MamaM at 7:30 PMI just have to say that I am tired of feeling like I am 80 friggin years old. I can't walk around too much... back hurts. Can't sit too much either... back hurts. Have to watch what shoes I wear... back hurts. Oh you want to know if it is going to rain today... lemme step out side ofr a min. or two and i can tell you with 95% accuracy. I am 24! and how ever old I felt today with my high school friends around I feel even older when I try to climb the stairs. I know that there is supposedly a very good reason for things happening the way they do but really all I see right now is the reason they make electric chair lifts and handicapped parking spots and houses with a downstairs master bedroom! I wish I could say that venting made me feel a litlle better but I can't. Maybe the pain pills will help. Night night.
P.S. I really love what Jenny has done with her site. I am very impressed.
Sorry it has been a while. It has been raining and like the old woman I have become I feel it in my bones. Today was a fun day. Candi and Erica were in town. We all went shopping and cought up. I guess that Katie Miller still lives at home... so I will try and call her. Denise is getting married next month and she bought a house in Bay on Bayfair Drive. Darcie is due any min. Speaking of... we all had a bet that she would be the first to get pregnant and it seems to have worked out that way. We are also betting that she will be the first to divorce. Anyway the new bet is apparently that I am the next in line to have a kid. Yay me. Tonight we also sent out invites to our cookout in Oct. Should be a pretty good showing. Quite a few people from Cleveland will be showing too! Anywho I am gonna go check up on my other favorite sites now. toodles
Posted by MamaM at 7:44 PMQuick up-date. The computer chair still hurts my back. Also, Brian signed me up for College classes. I am a student again. Yippie!
Posted by MamaM at 8:18 PMWell, now I need to vent. When Brian and I announced our wedding date everybody was happy. His mom even offered to help us financially with the wedding needs. Well, not wanting to be greedy we decided to keep it simple. We wanted a Sunday Brunch instead of a formal reception. We wanted things to be family oriented. She was livid and suggested we have it at a VFW and we refused because members would still be allowed and there would be smoking. Then she decided that I should not be allowed to invite my extended family...like aunts, uncles and cousins. Then Brian said "no reception". She uninvited us to Christmas. We decided to try and compromise and she pick this over the top reception hall. The she said I would not be allowed to make the decor becuase I would "make it ugly" and I couldn't have my cake from my bakery even though I was paying for it. She also wanted to pick all of the food according to what she wanted. So then Brian pointed out that it is our wedding and that "Meghan wants some say in the planning." She backed off. Then she insisted that I have a reception ending time on the invitations. Done. Well now that I am making the decor she tells me not to put too much time into it because "nobody will appreciate it" but she still thinks everything is pretty. I am also to include directions to the reception in my invitations instead of providing them at the church because "most people skip the ceramony because the reception is more fun" Where does the lady come from? I thought the church part was more important... you know where two lives become one. I just needed to let it all be know. So if you happen to be at my wedding... I decorated every invitation my hand. I decorated all 200 place settings by hand. I picked the best bakery for my cake... my favorite bakery from childhood. I made all of the table decorations. I made my veil. And I am certain I will make more. So if you are there... Appreciate it. I am giving a part of myself to all of you because it means the world to me that you will be sharing this SPECIAL day with us.
Posted by MamaM at 6:55 PMI thought you all might like a brief summary of the last week. Here it goes... I don't remember. I was in a drug induced coma and still am every night. No worries though... I don't mind it.
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