So bare with me the background of the whole situation is convuluted, stupid whiny and I probably don't need to get into but I need t be honest with my truths ( Read more... )

This past week I went on two interviews, and have a third scheduled for next week. It appears things are starting to turn around.

In the second interview of the week, it was for an academic program within a hospital behavioral program. To be honest, it doesn't seem like a good fit for me, not the position per se, but the demands they have on the ( Read more... )

This seems like the worlds stupidest question (tm).

Anyhow, so next weekend is my family hannukah party, I already know my grandparents will be giving cash, maybe a small stuffed animal for Nikki as well, but cash or tell me to go buy what I need for her.

My aunt asked what shoe size she is. And will most likely be giving money.

Now my uncle, asked ( Read more... )

Nikki has been sick for a couple days. Monday she was by the babysitter, and when we came home she was mushy and warm ( Read more... )

Ugh I HATE Thanksgiving. I've never liked it. Even as a kid. Sure there were years as a kid that we had certain traditions that were fun, but the holiday itself not so much ( Read more... )

My life or at least my mind is clearly starting to unravel. My nerves are on constant edge, and most nites I wind up with a headache and my eyes hurting. Then I'm not sure if it hurts more to keep my eyes open, or close them and deal with the stuff I'm going through the motions of in my day to day life ( Read more... )

Yun tiv was good. I didn't curse anyone out. I was only tempted to tell my MIL off about 5 times which is REALLY GOOD for me ( Read more... )

It's no secret the past few weeks I've faced some challenges and really been emeshed in things, that only I can figure out and resolve to come out the other side of. There are more minute things going on I haven't shared regarding money, work, childcare, and what I perceive as issues of onas devarim ( Read more... )

Since I'm not sure I'll ask you guys. Well actually I know for me I'm right, but I want that reinforcement.

A bit of background I've become friendly with my babysitter, so once or twice a  week I'll drive her to the bank and back at the end of the day. I would prefer if I had warning some days, rather than hang out until all the kids are picked up ( Read more... )

So, we've been dealing with eczema with Nikki for like a month or two at this point. We changed her soap, her lotion and she's on a prescription steroid cream, and she's supposed to be getting benadryl. AS her allergies suck as well as the eczema which the heat makes even worse.

So another parent was picking up when I picked up. Now I know from the ( Read more... )