Shrinking Violets - Part 5!

[Haydee 2]

awww poor Kirby. My dog Coco was also limping on three legs awhile back and after x-rays we were told she has severe athritis and a torn ligament. She was put on a strict diet and we excersice her and her condition has improved. She walks fine now, no limp. Vet said she does not need surgery anymore.

I slept very badly last night. I woke up around 3am because i heard something. A noise or a knock or something. I got up to look around, check all the doors and nothing. But then of course I couldn't go back to sleep. I finally dozed off around 545am but then woke up late for work.

My company is struggling right now. We are trimming corners left and right. My boss offered us the option of going to a three day work week for the rest of the year for reduced pay. That means that I have time to go and help my mom with her business during her busy season. I'm so happy!!! Well not about the company's bleak outlook but for the fact that this flexibility has opened up for me....

[kity 2]

What a day...min day brings out the worst in all of us!

Going to Denny's for $4.45 nachos...mmmmm. I can get those in fo' sho'. It is the 1/2 order of nachos.

[HeatherO 7]

Hello everyone . . . I had a crazy day today. We went from 46 to 39 employees with layoffs. We used to have more than 150 people only two short years ago. I really hope business picks up soon.

I also got a fill. 1 more CC which brings me to 12CC in a 14CC band. I can already tell that I am not at my sweet spot and need more. It is crazy that my band needs to be just about filled to capacity in order to work.

Everyone have a nice night.

[Teachlady 3]

Good evening, Violets...

What a day this has turned out to be. Kris came over with Grady and we went out to lunch together. When we got back I went to Walmart to get a couple of things before the storm and to pick up our Christmas photos.. they turned out great!! Now to type out the letter to go with the picture.

When I got home Bob was on the phone with Jen and told me we needed to get over there right away because she had fallen down the basement stairs. She didn't think she broke anything, but had been at the bottom of the stairs for about an hour. She thought she knocked herself out, but wasn't sure. Ethan was roaming around the house upstairs, coming to see her every now and then and saying.. Are you ok, Mommy?...

We got right over there and I helped her up the stairs. She was really in pain so Bob took Ethan home and I took Jen to the ER. We were there almost 2 hours. X-rays turned out negative for breaks. Just severe bruising. They gave her a pain shot and a Valium. She was in a gooooooood mood when it was time to go home. I doubt that she works tomorrow. We will get Ethan first thing in the morning for the day. So much for today being a day to ourselves....

I sat in the waiting room with the "people from Walmart" and two hip hop wanna be's complete with jeans down below their butt, baseball hats sideways and hoodies....perfect for northern Michigan..

The storm is supposed to start tonight at 10 and we are supposed to get 10+ inches. We shall see. My Godson texted me to ask what I thought about there being a snow day tomorrow. I'm the resident snow day predictor. I told him no school tomorrow or Thursday. Hope I'm right!!

Off to watch NCIS and then read a little and wait for the storm.

Everyone have a good evening. sleep well.

[kity 2]

I hope you can see our mountain this morning...exquisite!

[kity 2]

Judy, I hope that you dil is on the mend. She is gonna feel like SHIT tomorrow. Thank God Ethan didn't try to go down the stairs and fall himself.

Night all! oxoxxo

[janiebug 0]

Ditto what Pamela said Judy!! Any valiums to go?

Well today sort of sucked, no phone. It is not like I work by appointments that need the phone................

My job just seems to be screaming "Danger"!!

[mdrai 3]

Good Morning, Girlies...

I got an early Xmas gift yesterday... a new cell phone! Splurged on the new "droid", the Verizon version of the iphone! Talk about a lot to learn! Last night the 1.5 hrs @ soccer flew by as I played w/it... I can get on the Web and even came here, but I couldn't log in to post for some reason, just read. I've still got a lot of learnin' to do with it! But I love that I have everything w/me... e-mail, calendar, I can text, games, apps... yay!

We've got a weird snow/ice/rain combo happening here... I'm planning on staying inside 'til tonight, when, if it's not cancelled, dd is performing in the school's Winter concert... she's in all the groups performing: band, jazz band, and chorus!

Janie: The job is screaming... are you hearing it?

Pam: Beautiful! Love your mountain!

Judy: How frightening! I'm glad she's ok. Sounds like an entertaining time @ the ER!

Haydee: All my good thoughts w/your family!

Heather: Good luck w/the fill. What business are you in?

Tracy: Hi! Hope all is well!!

Enjoy Wednesday!

[kity 2]

Good Morning~

Haydee...purple power and prayers honey for you, dad and the family. How is mom doing? Stay strong!

Michelle...thank goodness you live w/ a teenager (and a half)...they know all there is to know about new tech. Have fun w/ your new toy.

Judy...hope dil is not too sore today. That is so scary.

Laura...what does Carson think of all the xmas stuff? how is the nanny hunt?

I am not teaching AGAIN today, but at yet another training/meeting. I am starting the new curriculum tomorrow, and am 6 books short. No pressure, I am having the county and district reps in my room on Monday to observe! aaahhhh!

I'll pop in when I get home!

(((Haydee)))

xooxxo

[janiebug 0]

Good morning!!

Our phone at work works!!

I am a little deaf!!!!!!!!! (Maybe a lot!)

Lots of prayers and good thoughts for Haydee, her father and family!!!!

No snow here! I am not really sure how we missed it!

[Teachlady 3]

Good evening, Violets..

We got dumped on with snow and wind last night. All schools in the area were closed and I cancelled choir. Ethan stayed home with Joe, so Bob and I had the day to ourselves. I started the Christmas cards and did a little laundry. I have not even gotten dressed today!! I'm still coughing and wish I could get rid of it.

Jen is doing better today. She went in to work, but came home when the boss came in. She was in a lot of pain and needed to rest today so he sent her home, thank goodness.

Joe works tomorrow so we'll have Ethan for the day. I have a flute rehearsal and that's it for the day. Not sure what the weather will be, but we're supposed to ge some more snow and wind tonight.

Haydee.. so glad to hear your dad's alright.

Off to fix some leftovers for supper.. ribs, potatoes and onions and sweet and sour red cabbage.. a repeat from last night.

Everyone have a good evening. Glee and modern family on tonight!!!

Edited December 10, 2009 by Teachlady

[Teachlady 3]

Forgot to tell you...remember last July when I told you one of my former students was accidently shot and killed by his cousin? Josh was 16 years old when he died. Well, his 17 year old sister died today from cystic fibrosis. What a sad, sad Christmas this will be for this family. I had both Josh and Jessica in Kindergarten. Great kids.

[suzyt 0]

Drive by post --

I'm in a mood and don't really want to go into it. Just happy to read all your stories! Tomorrow will be better for me, I'm sure.

Maybe I should go peruse the People of Walmart site?? That should help cheer me up!!

Suz

[Teachlady 3]

Good morning,Violets..

School is closed here in Alpena, but my former school in Mio isn't. Those were the days I used to dislike the most... when I had to drive 62 miles to school when the school right here was closed. I'm so thankful I don't have to worry about that anymore.

I have a flute rehearsal this morning. Hope all 4 of us can make it in. The side roads are really icy. We didn't get any more snow, but the slush all froze so it's a mess. Bob went out last night and shoveled the mess the grader pushed into our driveway so we're ahead of the game on that for the time being.

Ethan will be here all day today. Our son who lives 7 hours away will be coming up to Kris's house for the weekend so he can hunt with Nathan. We are going out to dinner together tomorrow night and then Kris and I are making pasties Saturday for Josh's birthday party. My baby will be 34 on the 16th.... yikes!!!!!!

Off to spike up my hair and get dressed. Everyone have a wonderful day..

Haydee... hope your dad is doing well today. Hugs to you and your family..

[kity 2]

Morning girls~

I woke up at 4:27 and did I go to the gym???? NNNOOOOO! I laid there and worried about work.

I am glad to be going back to work, except the books I am supposed to start teaching with, are not barcoded yet. I had to pick them up from the warehouse yesterday, run them to the library...and it is spelling bee day, so I wont get them until later.

I have way too much on my mind w/ the party tomorrow, work, blahblahblah.

Haydee, that is WONDERFUL news. Keep us posted...

I will hopefully be mailing out my Secret Santa gifts this Sat. or by Monday. One of the gifts I bought long ago...and now just need one more thing.

OK...pop in later!

xoxoxo