Daddy's Day Off

Wow. So DH just returned last night from a business trip. A long trip. He was gone for 11 days. In a row. Good LARD, was I ready for him to come home!

We did alright while he was gone, the kids just really missed him and they were really tired of looking at Mommy and especially tired of listening to Mommy. It's OK, I was a little tired of me too.

DH decided he was going to take the day off today to just get some rest. I let The Flying Monkey stay home with him today too. They had a nice boys' morning.

And I was so proud of DH. He has the capability to work from home. It could be convenient if his company would really let him do that. But usually he is working from home when he is home sick. Which I hate, I feel he shouldn't be charged a sick day if he's actually working (which he is). But, who am I? I'm not in charge there and until I am things will stay the way they are! Ha, ha!

Oh yeah, so the reason I am proud of DH - he really stayed home today. Like I said, he usually works when he is home. He just can't help it. "These things have to be done!" is usually what I hear. But today... He didn't open his laptop and he didn't answer his BlackBerry. (well, I have to admit he might have before I got home or when I wasn't watching...) But from what I saw, he never opened them. That's a big deal, folks.

(for some reason, I deleted this the first time, in a fit of "oh, people actually read this" kind of thing... forgive me, it's back!)

No, YOU'RE Stupid

I'd really love to just stay at home all day tomorrow with my children. Keep them out of school even. I would love to be able to stay at home.

But mainly I hate my job. It's just been a really stupid crazy few weeks. But it's nothing that no one else hasn't faced in their job.

I just am waiting until the day when I can have a plain old simple job that I go to each day and leave all the baggage when I go home. And keep the same hours as the kids.

So, my post title pretty much reflects how I feel at the moment about my job. I'm sure you can all relate at least a little bit!

Where'd She Go?

I've been out of it the past week. Going through some crazy things at work these days. Just wanted to say hello and let you know that I am still alive. Not too Bossy at the moment, but I'll get there.

Have a great week!

It's Monday.

The people at my office throw a big birthday shindig for every birthday. It's silly and fun.
They forgot mine this year. And I didn't say anything, my birthday actually fell on a holiday this year, so no one was at work that particular day.
And I really like the folks I work with. They are a lot of fun and very nice.

However, we have started having staff meetings once a month instead of once a week, and I never know when they are. I supervise a group over in another part of the building, so I'm out of the loop half the time anyway. And I expect the employees I supervise to not acknowledge my birthday. But they did. I got a sweet card and strawberry muffins. Yum. It made me smile. I promise it doesn't take much.
Today, I walked over to the big office to check my mail and fax something. I walked in on a staff meeting - which I didn't know about.

All the following banter is meant to be fun and joking, but it grated on my nerves.

Other Office Employees: "Well, it was nice of you show up!"
Me: "Is this a staff meeting?"
OOE: "Yes - Better late than never!"
Me: "Well, here I am, I guess you all have to stop talking about me now!"
OOE: "Ha, ha, ha! Have a seat!"

So I sit down, a little hacked off, but whatever, I'll get over it.
Then I see birthday balloons for someone and as I look at the trash can beside my chair, I see ice cream & cake remnants on a plate.

Damn if it didn't all just flood back that they forgot my stinking birthday! I'm thirty something. I'm not a child. But sometimes things just rub you the wrong way, you know?
I do recall it is OOE #5's birthday, but I didn't sign a card, so I guess I missed that too.

So I sit there and listen to the boring staff meeting things, knowing I really have to get back to my office and WORK. At a pause I take my opportunity.

Me: "I'm sorry, I really have to go, I don't think any of this pertains to me, does it?"
OOE: "No, do you have anything for us?"
Me: "Not really."
OOE: "So why did you come over?" (Joking)
Me: "Because I wasn't invited! So there!" (They think I'm joking.)
OOE: "Ha,ha,ha,ha!"

So, yes, I had my whiney baby moment today, just topped off a busy tired Monday.
No worries, I'm over it and I didn't piss anyone off in the process. I have been known to do so. Just the nature of my personality.
So... I guess I'm growing.

Have a great week! And if it's your birthday..... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!