Job update..

Well it happened. I am moving to another store. It really isn't that much further and I do like the people i will be working with but the thing that makes me mad is I had to find out from a customer. I was off yesterday, and I stopped by the store last night before going out and a guy came up to me and asked me why I hadnt told him I was leaving and I was like "Ummm, i'm not" and he said that the manager told him that Friday was my last day in that store. "What?" No one even called me to tell me. That would have been nice instead of being that last to know. I just talked to the generel manger the day before and she said for now I would be staying in millsboro so I was like, yay, thats great and then the very next day I hear from others that I am leaving . Even my co workers knew. Gee, thanks. I'm really going to miss my customers but I will deal. I know that I will meet new customers. I just hope they don't try to put me on the grill. *sigh*

one of those moments

You know those moments when the kids have you all stressed out and have been fighting all day, and all you want is to curl up with a glass a wine ..andthen you see moments like this that just make you smile and the day well worth it,.

I'm THAT mommy!

Do you remember before you had kids and you would be in the store and see these kids running around and being loud and you'd roll your eyes and think that the parent needs to control their kids.....funny how rolls reverse isn't it?

Now dont get me wrong I dont let my kids run around like crazy or destroy things but like all kids they have their days. Today was one of those day. Our first stop was the dollar store. All I wanted to get was a few toothbrushes and some deodernt. Some how it took 20 min to get those few items and of course I had to get some other things. And then of course Mallory had to have a melt down where she threw her self on the floor. I could see the older lady at the register staring and whispering something to the girl she was waiting on. She always gives me looks when I go in there with my kids. So I pick Mallory up and try to calm her down. Well this kid doesn't calm down so easy. Well we finally get out of there and then I go to wawa to get my dinner. Well that was worse because both kids wanted candy and Mason was being loud and Mallory was crying, well screaming and my nerves were shot. People were making comments like "someone needs a spanking" and I said "no they are just hungry and tired". The lady at the deli counter smiled and said "Good luck mommy". Gee thanks. Ok so then off to mcdonalds for their dinner. I didnt go in but at the drive up Mallory is screaming "I want juice, I want to eat" and Mason is singing which is making Mallory even more mad and shes kicking at him and trying to grab him. I could barely place my order. I was never more happy to see the house when I pulled up. Things haven't really calmed down but at least I can sit here and try to block it out. I am counting down the minutes to 8.

Memorial weekend

Soooo, the weekend didnt go as planned. Today was nice and we really enjoyed fishing on the beach. I was so mad at myself for forgetting my camera though. That's what I get for being in a rush.

Well rewind to yesterday. We decided to cook out on the grill. We were all outside having a good time and the BIL decided to ruin our day. We've been having some drama going on because BIL blames Mason for his daughters behavior problems and the problems she has in school. Now just so ya know, Mason is never or hardly ever in trouble on the bus or in school. My neice is in trouble every day. She takes meds. But somehow its Mason's fault. Ok well yestereday he said Mason was yelling in his window. He didn't. We were all outside and he didnt go near the window. I am the type who hates to fight and never speaks up...until my kids are involved. It's putting it lightly when I said that I lost it. I don't even remember all I said because I snapped. He has degraded my son. Cussed my son out and called him names that no adult should say to a child. Eric lost it too. So then here comes my lovely MIL and what does she do? Takes BIL's side saying that it's my sons fault that Summer is in trouble on the bus and she knows we think hes all that but he's not. WTF??? Are you serious. Again I lost it and I think I called her every name in the book and some. We live on her land. Not for long. We are looking for a place ASAP and I want to be out of here yesterday. I can't stay around these people anymore. They will have nothing to do with my kids. I don't want them to talk to them, look at them, brethe near them. When we move they will never see them again. Eric agrees. No one will talk to my child like that and blame them for stuff they didnt do. I am done. It takes a lot to get me to the breaking point but when I get there I am done.

So that was my lovely memorial weekend. I am still very upset and angry and probably will be for a very long time. Every time I think about it I just break down in tears. I've never been this angry in my life.

Fun at the boardwalk!!

We had a blast at the boardwalk. We were there for over 3 hours. The kids had so much fun. We played golf, rode on rides and then ate ice cream. Mason got a hermit crab named Hermey ( how original huh?) Mallory loved the rides but didn't know what to think at first. Tomrrow we are going fishing on the beach, and of course I'll be taking more pics! Mallory will get to try out her new bathing suit! and Mason got a new one too! The water is still to cold to really swim but they mostly just like running from the waves!

here are some pics from the boardwalk. Some are a little blurry.

I knew it was coming

I knew I wouldn't get through my three days off without them wanting me to come in. So the genrel manager called me today to work in another store tomorrow and not only that for the whole weekend. I know they've been wanting me to transfer because of certain issues but I've expressed that I don't want to do that but it may come down to not having a choice and that stinks. I do love my job but I love the store I am at now. She says I will be back to my "home" store on monday so I'm hoping that is the case, but for some reason I have a icky feeling that I may be getting another call from her telling me otherwise.

So the dork I am, I forgot to take my camera to the RIF celebration at Mason's school today. But he was kinda in the back and hard to see so there may not have been any pictures worth showing. And yes, i'm saying that to make myself feel better. Mason had a game tonight but I hardly got to watch it. I had to follow Mally around and then she was wineing " I want ench eyes mommy" And the stand was closed until halfway through the game. So she finally got her ench eyes and was happy. I blame her father because she would have never known they sold them if he hadn't bought her some there before. lol She didn't nap today so as soon as we got home , I put her jammies on, read her three books and put her down and i havent heard a peep since. Im following her soon since I have to get up so darn early. *sigh*

On the upside I am working days this weekend and that's good because in the evening we want to take the kids to the board walk , which opens this weekend and the kids love the rides and I can't wait to see Mally's face. She's been on them before but she was younger and this year I just know she's going to love them and I can't wait to see her face. I promise to get lots of pics!

My Night

Ok , so no one told me that Mahi mahi is not a frying fish and that it's better grilled or baked. So it turned out awful and I ended up having to go get takeout. I was so upset because never, ever have I cooked a meal that was that awful that i had to go get something else. And to make matters worse i had company over so it just made matters worse but I did treat him to subs so I guess he can't complain to much. Even my dad tasted it and said it didn't taste good so if he says that then I know its bad because my dad eats ANYTHING!! So the night didnt go as I had hoped but oh well. Tonight I'm going to grill steaks and I think I'm going to make Eric do it this time lol.

I ended up in bed early last night. I had a horrible sore throat and I didn't even eat any of the fruit tart I bought so you know I must've felt bad HA HA. I will have some for lunch later when Mallory is in for a nap so I can enjoy it in peace without a 2 year old saying "mommy, mine?" lol that's her way of telling me she wants some. I'm off again today but I despertaly need to go do laundry. I'm waiting for Eric to get out of bed so he can watch Mallory and so he can help me load the car. *sigh*

Dinner time!

Tonight I'm making this for dinner. I got a bunch of steaks and meat and fish from a customer of mine that comes in the store and I got a great price. One thing I got was Mahi Mahi so I googled some recepies and I'm going to make this....

Mahi Mahi Maui Style
Ingredients
• 4 mahi mahi fillets• 2 Tbsp butter, divided• 1 clove garlic• 1 Tbsp teriyaki sauce• 2 Tbsp lemon juice• 1 tsp. honey• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
In skillet set at 250 degrees F or medium heat, melt 1 Tbsp butter; add garlic, saute until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in teriyaki, lemon juice, honey and sesame seeds. Pour over mahi mahi fillets, marinate 30 minutes. Heat 1 Tbsp butter in skillet. Set at medium heat. Add mahi mahi fillets, saute 4-5 minutes on each side, basting with marinade. Garnish mahi mahi fillets with parsley.
Makes 4 servings
This recipe has been generously contributed by www.fishingworks.com.





It sounds pretty good. A good friend of ours is coming over and I think he will enjoy this as well. The kids aren't having this but are having a more "kid friendly" meal.

A new Harris Teeter opened up today so I went to check it out, I wasn't as impressed with this one nearly as I was with the one 25 min away. This one didn't have a fresh bread counter or a starbucks and starbucks is a must , especially the way I feel. Although I did get a major deal on diapers and I'm seriously hoping that it's the last bunch of diapers I will have to buy.


I will post later and let you know how the dinner goes.


As a side note, I am dealing with weather or not i should go over and chew my BIL's head off or if i should approach it another way....but I'll save that story for a whole other post

Feild Trip!!

Well since I am avoiding getting ready for work, I thought I would share some pics from the feild trip I went on with Mason last week. It was fun, but when the day was over, I was glad to be home because it was more work then work itself. We went to ( I know I won't spell this right) Assteague Island.

And bare with me, this is my first time uploading pics to a blog.

One of those days

Today is going to be one of those days that I wished I had stayed in bed. I can just feel it. This is my "long Tuesday" as I call it. I work 12 - close (1030) tonight and I hate these long days and the fact that my left foot is acting up and is stiff doesn't make it much better. It's rainy and cool outside and it just looks blah out there. I sooo want to go back up to bed, throw all the covers on top of me and just lay there with my i pod in my ear. That would be a great day! But , I won't get to do that today. Although I do have the next three days off after today so that is something to look foward to.

Thursday is Mason's RIF celebration at school. I'm so glad I get to go. I feel like i've missed out on so much this school year because of working. Which reminds me I need to upload some pics from the feild trip we went on last thursday that I took off for. It was a blast but exhausting. I've only made it to 2 games of Mason's since the season began. But Thurday night I will be able to go.

Well I guess I will upload some pics and then get ready for work. *sigh*

Trading Places

A year ago I was a stay at home mom. I loved my job. Getting up , taking my time around the house staying in my pjs as long as I wanted, taking on the tasks of the day. Back then I did most everything. I gave the kids baths, helped with homework, cleaned, cooked, etc.. Eric would have laughed at the idea of being a stay at home dad. He was not going to cook, or clean or stay with kids all day. It was just not going to happen. So funny how life changes.

Flash foward to today. I work full time. I work all differnt hours. Eric stays home, not by choice but it's something that happened and for now, it works for us. He does mostly all the cleaning, some of the cooking, takes Mason to games, plays with the kids all day while I am gone. I look at my life and I smile to myself. I would have never of thought this is how it would be. I never thought I would become the working mom while Eric was the stay at home dad. He does an amazing job and I am so blessed that he does stay home without any complaint and does all that I use to without complaint as well. Do I miss staying home??? Of course I do. I miss the lazy days and working to my on beat. But I also love the way my life is now. It will be interesting to see where my life will be in this time next year. Life changes so fast.

No!

What is the newest trend of the internet world? Seems to be blogs are, so I decided to join the "in" crowd. The first thing that i thought was , what am I going to post about? is my life that interesting to even "write" about, although I've been told I could write a soap opera ... ha ha

So today i had to tell the genrel manager I work, no. Seems so simple. It's such a small word with such big meaning. I hate saying no. I'm such a people pleaser. Why do i have to be given these kinds of decisioins anyways?? I was dreading if all weekend. I knew I couldn't hide from it. And, sure I could say yes , to a postion I'd hate, but then i would just be miserable. And , to say yes to something Id hate didn't seem to make sense. So there I was this morning sitting in my lawn chair while Mallory chased a ball around the yard with the phone in my hand, stomach in knots. I opened my phone, got out the number and dialed. My heart raced. No answer, which made it worse because I just wanted to get it over with. I don't know why saying no was such a big deal. But it was. So ten minutes later.... no answer. Now I'm getting anxious. I really want to be done with this and get my simple NO out. So ten mintues ago I finally got my no out. It was a short conversation. I told her why I didnt want to do it and that if it had been a differnt postion I would have probably said yes. But that postion was not for me. She took it fine, well, from what I could tell anyways. So now my stomach has settled, for the most part and now I can work without worry, for today. How funny, that when I go to tell my children no, it comes out so quick without thought, but to tell someone else no, it seems like a job.