Things that make you go - WTF?

First, let me say - sorry (if indeed there is anyone reading this). I have been more than dismissive of my duties to blog. But, well, life happens.

I really felt the need to get this off my chest today... I mean, it's been bugging me all morning, and I can't seem to shake it.

I got cc'ed on an e-mail from my sister-in-law yesterday (went initially to my hubby). She was inviting us to a Thanksgiving dinner (yep, 5 months in advance!) in October! She was making plans early - and wanted to make sure that everyone got the message. To me, Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks (duh), and it's a time for family. So, she is inviting us, without kids! Ummm.. did I mention about the family part? She wanted to have a sit-down meal, and having the kids (7 adults, with 8 kids), was just out of the question. Huh...

So, hubby sends back an e-mail, reminding her that baby #3 is due about 5 days prior to her dinner, and in the list of options, he said that either we wouldn't be coming, or if we did, could it be with the baby? We are not about to leave a 4 day old child with sitters for a few hours. I just won't do it! (Hell, I'll be breastfeeding if nothing else).

Do you know what she said??? Sorry you can't make it. Just like that.
She knocked us out of the whole thing because she didn't want a baby there.

Hubby is considering having the kids over at our home that night so they can get together. How are our kids supposed to know their family, when family functions are without kids? I tell ya, his grandmother would be having a fit if she were still alive!

Since when did having family gatherings exclude children? Since when did having kids become a burden? Since when have kids become an accessory, to dump whenever you have the chance. My thinking is that when you've got kids, your family is the whole package deal. You want us over, that's ALL of us!

Oy, I just can't believe what she's said. She is very self-absorbed. Excluding us... for having kids. Love it.

Piss on her.
R.

It's Spring, what do you mean SNOW???

Whose idea was this? Umm... someone better inform Mother Nature that her jokes are not that funny. I woke this morning (at 5:25am) to a dusting of snow on the ground. I mean a dusting, it was pushed around to the edges of the street, and was really barely there. Then, I came back from the gym and realized that there was a little more snow. I came out of my house with the kids in tow, and had to brush off the van because I knew it just wouldn't blow off. The kids wore their winter boots, and my son insisted on bringing his snowpants to the baby-sitters! ARGH! The bloody snowplows are even out!!! It's supposed to be about 15cm from last night to tonight. That's 5, almost 6 inches!!! ARGH!

Let me tell you, I was not impressed. And now, I heard the forecast and it's supposed to rain. What a mess! Secretly I hope that everyone will stay home, and I can get some work done here at the store. I'm not putting any money on it, but lets hope.

More later
Rella

Hump Day

Wow, another crazy week, and thank goodness it's almost over. Okay, it's only Wednesday, but it's past noon. :)

I'm off to a meeting tonight for work, and I'm afraid I'll get nothing done. I mean, I'll be doing some scrapbooking at the meeting, but really who can concentrate? I got 3 pages done one night while the family slept, but that was when I could semi-sleep in the next day. Guess I'll have to see what I can get done this weekend. I do have deadline.

For those of you wondering what the heck I'm talking about when it comes to scrapbooking, well, it's a phenomenon. One that the ever so wonderful Martha Stewart is going to try her hand at. Yes, "Martha" herself. Lemme tell ya, I'm not impressed. When the big guys start putting their fingers into something I always think that it's the beginning of the end. I mean really, buying her stuff will mean spending big bucks, and that's not the point. The idea is to get the memories down on paper and pictures before the brain decides to forget it all. Not, who can spend the most money.

Whatever. I'm working again tomorrow, which means that I'll be trying to get stuff done, and getting bored doing it. Oh well.

I know.. bad post, but what do you expect with 2 kids running around you? :)

Rella

As the Belly Expands

Yep, it's official, there is something in the "oven". Okay, so that was yesterday's turkey, I really mean that there is some truth to the fact that I'm pregnant. How do I know? The belly. It has begun.

Yep 13 weeks along, and I'm already showing. I guess that's normal, after-all it's kid #3. I'm starting to get rid of those pants that I worked so hard to fit into, only to try and find something in my closet that will fit. Ironically I didn't get a chance to donate the last batch of clothes, although they feel really big on me right now. My belly has grown, thankfully not my ass.

So, I guess next thing to do is to start getting ready for this kid. Yeah, I know that it's a while away, but knowing my luck the days will speed by! After all my youngest (1.5) just moved into her "big girl bed". I know, it sounds corny, but she looks so tiny in that big bed. Now, the next step is to move her into her own room. Harder than it sounds considering how often she wakes at night.

This time I'm going to find out if I'm looking for girl names or boy names. Woman's intuition, no, untrasound! :) If i had to rely on the intuition, I wouldn't be much better off than I am now. Kid #1 was all about sweet stuff, kid #2 was craving salty stuff, this kid? sugar in the morning, and salt in the PM! Yeah, you're so much help. So, nix the idea about intuition on this one, and go for the ultrasound! Granted it's only a 95% chance of being correct, but I think I can live with that 5% possibility.

Okay, that's enough for me at the moment. I have to find something to eat before I fade away. Have a good Easter/Passover/Long Weekend. After doing dinner at my place last night, we're heading to my sister's place tonight. yay... more food. Definately what I need for this expanding belly. ARGH!

ciao
Rella

Tradeshow Tired

So, the question is, have you ever been so wired, you just can't go to sleep? Let's qualify that statement. Have you ever been so excited/anxious that you couldn't sleep? Non med-induced, drug induced, caffeine induced wired?

I was - and thankfully it's all over. You see, my boss and I went to this retailers trade-show on Wed/Thurs/Friday of last week, and I was just WIPED because of it. I mean, the days I was there I could hardly sleep for being so excited, and when I got home I crashed! I slept like a log!!! It was great. Nothing better than crashing when you really need the sleep.

The tradeshow was a success, we had a great time, and yesterday and today we are paying for it. It seriously worked like those old commercials - the word of mouth chain. You tell two friends, and they tell two friends, and so on, and so on.... God, I haven't heard the words "what's new" so many times! Take a look around... EVERYTHING feels like it's new. I can't find a thing because of it. I can't go on with my daily blog readings because of those words echoing from each person walking through the doors. ARgh!

Anway, it's a good and bad thing. Sales are up, and that pays my paycheck. I'm just wishing I could do some shopping for myself, and not looking at all this nice stuff and wishing.

I guess my day will come.

Night
Rella