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Wow, my life is insane.
First, JP was laid off yesterday. It sucks, but we'll get by as long as he can find a job within the next month. He'll be heading to New Mexico soon to do some job hunting out there, and try to get us moved. I would LOVE that, but he may have to go drive a forklift for considerably less than he was making in IT. If anyone knows of an IT job in the Houston area or anywhere in a desert climate (preferably in NM, but any desert is good) then send the info my way.
Second, Mack has his first bona fide crush. It's about the right time, I guess. I knew it would come along eventually, but it means my baby isn't so much of a baby any more! Unfortunately, the object of his affection is a 7th grader!
Mack wanted to get her something special for Valentine's Day, so he used his money and bought her a sketch journal, a mini stationary kit and a small box of chocolates, plus a bag to put it all in. This kid has it BAD! As I helped him get it all together last night, he told me, "You're the best mommy in the world. Thank you!" to which I callously replied, "Remember that when she breaks your heart, kid." The look on his face... there are no words! He asked, "What do you mean?" and I replied, "you'll know when it happens." Am I a bitch or what?
Anyway, the note he wrote her said something about how she was his bestest friend or something, and had nothing about love. That's something, I suppose.
Third... I have jury duty, and so far I can see no way of getting out of it. *grumble* Guess I need to go in with my pain pills and heating pad, and all the other accoutrements of a chronic pain condition, and then tell them I think cops are idiots on ego trips and see how fast I get thrown out. I have never been to jury duty before, and I've always managed to not go because of being a single mother and a college student. I don't have either of those excuses now.. I don't want to go. Let others go - you know, those wackos that LIKE jury duty.
Time for me to go home and play some Rock Band with the family. W00t!
First, JP was laid off yesterday. It sucks, but we'll get by as long as he can find a job within the next month. He'll be heading to New Mexico soon to do some job hunting out there, and try to get us moved. I would LOVE that, but he may have to go drive a forklift for considerably less than he was making in IT. If anyone knows of an IT job in the Houston area or anywhere in a desert climate (preferably in NM, but any desert is good) then send the info my way.
Second, Mack has his first bona fide crush. It's about the right time, I guess. I knew it would come along eventually, but it means my baby isn't so much of a baby any more! Unfortunately, the object of his affection is a 7th grader!
Mack wanted to get her something special for Valentine's Day, so he used his money and bought her a sketch journal, a mini stationary kit and a small box of chocolates, plus a bag to put it all in. This kid has it BAD! As I helped him get it all together last night, he told me, "You're the best mommy in the world. Thank you!" to which I callously replied, "Remember that when she breaks your heart, kid." The look on his face... there are no words! He asked, "What do you mean?" and I replied, "you'll know when it happens." Am I a bitch or what?
Anyway, the note he wrote her said something about how she was his bestest friend or something, and had nothing about love. That's something, I suppose.
Third... I have jury duty, and so far I can see no way of getting out of it. *grumble* Guess I need to go in with my pain pills and heating pad, and all the other accoutrements of a chronic pain condition, and then tell them I think cops are idiots on ego trips and see how fast I get thrown out. I have never been to jury duty before, and I've always managed to not go because of being a single mother and a college student. I don't have either of those excuses now.. I don't want to go. Let others go - you know, those wackos that LIKE jury duty.
Time for me to go home and play some Rock Band with the family. W00t!