Thursday, December 24, 2009
7 Days:Day6: Christmas Eve
This is Alex, Tim, Paige, Joe, Dillon, and Mackenzie. These kids are what makes us laugh, and makes us worry; they're what makes us proud and what makes us love. These kids are the reason for everything we do and we couldn't be happier to be their parents.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
7 Days:Day 5: Silver (Spiced Rum!)
Tim and I tried this Captain Morgan's Silver Spiced Rum last week at his work Christmas party. It was delicious and I've had a fair amount of it for dinner tonight.
And! A side note... Note the antlers I am wearing. Today was a weird day at work. Monday and Tuesday, no one wanted to report any child abuse or neglect. But today! Today, people who saw someone hurt a child 2 weeks ago (or longer!) decided to make a report. We did not understand this as it is Christmas Eve Eve and we planned on not working too much today. ANYWAY... So I wore these antlers in an attempt to keep our mood light and happy. THEN! I wore them home. I have 4 teenagers in my home. Alex (15, Nonverbal Autism) saw me and was so excited to see that Ma turned into Rudolph during the day and kept signing, "Rudolph"! Then, separately, I conversed with Joe (18), Dillon (21), and Mackenzie (15). Not a one of them mentioned that I was wearing antlers on my head. It was very surreal.
When asked, Mackenzie stated that it just didn't seem out of the ordinary to her.
And! A side note... Note the antlers I am wearing. Today was a weird day at work. Monday and Tuesday, no one wanted to report any child abuse or neglect. But today! Today, people who saw someone hurt a child 2 weeks ago (or longer!) decided to make a report. We did not understand this as it is Christmas Eve Eve and we planned on not working too much today. ANYWAY... So I wore these antlers in an attempt to keep our mood light and happy. THEN! I wore them home. I have 4 teenagers in my home. Alex (15, Nonverbal Autism) saw me and was so excited to see that Ma turned into Rudolph during the day and kept signing, "Rudolph"! Then, separately, I conversed with Joe (18), Dillon (21), and Mackenzie (15). Not a one of them mentioned that I was wearing antlers on my head. It was very surreal.
When asked, Mackenzie stated that it just didn't seem out of the ordinary to her.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
7 Days:Day4: Paige in a Box
So. Today you get a photo of me at work. Though any "work" you see here is simulated as it is 2 days before Christmas, we are working with a skeleton crew, and wholly unmotivated.
Monday, December 21, 2009
7 Days:Day 3: Reading
Mackenzie and I trying to read after a hard day. She had a swim meet in Indianapolis, I worked. Then we baked cookies!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
7 Days:Day 2: Toasty Treat
This is Fire in our new fireplace! For the past 2 years I've lived in this house, there was an antique (read "unuseable") gas heater and an awful draft to this fireplace. This year, thanks to my husband, I am warm and toasty.
(He, of course, has to sit around in his underwear because the living room is an inferno.)
(He, of course, has to sit around in his underwear because the living room is an inferno.)
7 Days:Day 1: After
7 Days is back. I neglected to post the Fall 09 run and it seems that "Cartwheels" could use a jumpstart so here we go!
After the Firefighter Christmas Party. I suspect that Tim might have a headache tomorrow. Thank you, Russ, for the reminder! I saw it at 11:52pm. Just in the nick of time!
After the Firefighter Christmas Party. I suspect that Tim might have a headache tomorrow. Thank you, Russ, for the reminder! I saw it at 11:52pm. Just in the nick of time!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
We're Booking Now!
Eight months ago I started to read a book. Tonight I finished it. I think it was good but I really only remember the last hundred or so pages. And then I cried at the end. It's name is "Firefly Lane."
Now I am faced with the awesome task of choosing my next book. There are several that have languished in my bookcase for quite some time (or years - I'm looking at you, "Poisonwood Bible"), the last book in the Kay Scarpetta series... I thought about "Vanishing Acts" but I fear that I have already read it and I just don't remember. I have a book in there called "Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress." I think I'll try that one next as anything too deep these days causes me to lose interest with alarming speed. I've wanted to read "Wicked" but I am afraid that all those made-up names will distract me from the story. Mac wants me to read those vampire books. (What are they called?) I could totally do that but it seems like a huge commitment - have you seen how big they are? They could be the last books I ever enjoy at my current rate of reading.
I have read "Fireman Small" countless times over the past two years but that can only take me so far in the Literary Satisfaction Department. Therefore, I'm currently open for suggestions. If you have a book that you lovedlovedloved, please let me know. Just don't let it be too cumbersome. I can only dedicate a limited number of brain cells to reading lately. Thank you for your participation.
Now I am faced with the awesome task of choosing my next book. There are several that have languished in my bookcase for quite some time (or years - I'm looking at you, "Poisonwood Bible"), the last book in the Kay Scarpetta series... I thought about "Vanishing Acts" but I fear that I have already read it and I just don't remember. I have a book in there called "Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress." I think I'll try that one next as anything too deep these days causes me to lose interest with alarming speed. I've wanted to read "Wicked" but I am afraid that all those made-up names will distract me from the story. Mac wants me to read those vampire books. (What are they called?) I could totally do that but it seems like a huge commitment - have you seen how big they are? They could be the last books I ever enjoy at my current rate of reading.
I have read "Fireman Small" countless times over the past two years but that can only take me so far in the Literary Satisfaction Department. Therefore, I'm currently open for suggestions. If you have a book that you lovedlovedloved, please let me know. Just don't let it be too cumbersome. I can only dedicate a limited number of brain cells to reading lately. Thank you for your participation.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
7 Days:Day 5: Bedtime Ritual
Every night, Tim and I get into bed, turn on the TV, the timer set for 120 minutes, and then promptly fall asleep. We never watch an entire show.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
7 Days:Day 4: Big Eyes & Squints
Mackenzie and I are commenting on my Facebook while on 2 different computers, sitting Right Next to each other. Because that's how we roll.
Monday, October 05, 2009
7 Days:Day 3: Scritch-Scritch
Last Thursday, Babycat broke her lower back-upper tail. (She probably got hit by a car.) She is walking better, but her tail is dead and will probaby have to be amputated. Her brain seems to be getting the message that she has to potty, so the prognosis seems Good! We have a follow-up appointment tomorrow and will know more then.
Sunday, October 04, 2009
7 Days:Day 2: Family
This evening we celebrated my mother and Tim's mothers birthdays at our house with Lasagne, wine, and cake. We are very close to our Families. That's "Family" (in Sign) to Alex.
Saturday, October 03, 2009
7 Days:Day 1: Just Paige
Nothing like waiting until just before bedtime to try and find inspiration for a photo! Here is me in my new (grown out) haircut.
(Retroactively posting these. Just because.)
(Retroactively posting these. Just because.)
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
An Open Letter to Delta Airlines
My 14 year old daughter, flying from her non-custodial father's house in San Diego with a lay-over in Minneapolis, arrived in Indianapolis tonight to a mess caused by your customer service personnel. First of all, she was listed as an unaccompanied minor in San Diego but listed as an adult in Minneapolis. This caused an issue when I went to get my gate pass to go get her. Finally, that was figured out and we went through security to find her disembarking. There was no paperwork in her envelope so the customer "service" representative (Jodi) looked it up in the computer. She did not bother to explain to me what was going on and barely even acknowledged me. She couldn't figure out what to do and after about 10 minutes finally told me that there was no paperwork to prove who was to pick up Mackenzie and to prove that the $100 fee had been paid. (I could not have cared less about your $100 fee at this point but it seemed to be very important to Jodi.) She called some people, looked around in the computer, and finally found the name of a "J. Mills" and a phone number. This is my ex-mother-in-law. She called Jane and played a guessing game with her, asking if she knew who would be picking Mackenzie up tonight. Jane didn't even know that Mackenzie was traveling today and guessed a "George" (my father). That was wrong and Jodi hung up. At this time, Mackenzie started to cry, fearing that she wouldn't be able to come home with her family.
After about 30 minutes of this fiasco, a gentleman finally noticed that Jodi didn't know what she was doing and pointed out that my name was on the envelope. She had me sign for Mackenzie, never apologized for the confusion, and I practically threw the document at her and left, calling her a moron. Because she was. A third man, another CSR , who was completely uninvolved up to this point, hollered at us as we walked away, "We're only protecting your child." He had no idea what had just happened and had no business making comment.
I have no problem with ensuring that you are handing over children to the proper adult. My problem lies in the lack of communication, the lack of acknowledgement, and the way this was handled. Jodi could have reassured Mackenzie, she could have explained to me earlier on what was going on, she could have left out her concern that Delta get it's $100. My name was on that paper all along. All Jodi had to do was open her eyes and look for it. My daughter left your airline sobbing tonight and that is unacceptable to me. For a child that travels alone 2-4 times a year, I will be hard-pressed to consider Delta in the future.
I would like to hear your response to this matter.
After about 30 minutes of this fiasco, a gentleman finally noticed that Jodi didn't know what she was doing and pointed out that my name was on the envelope. She had me sign for Mackenzie, never apologized for the confusion, and I practically threw the document at her and left, calling her a moron. Because she was. A third man, another CSR , who was completely uninvolved up to this point, hollered at us as we walked away, "We're only protecting your child." He had no idea what had just happened and had no business making comment.
I have no problem with ensuring that you are handing over children to the proper adult. My problem lies in the lack of communication, the lack of acknowledgement, and the way this was handled. Jodi could have reassured Mackenzie, she could have explained to me earlier on what was going on, she could have left out her concern that Delta get it's $100. My name was on that paper all along. All Jodi had to do was open her eyes and look for it. My daughter left your airline sobbing tonight and that is unacceptable to me. For a child that travels alone 2-4 times a year, I will be hard-pressed to consider Delta in the future.
I would like to hear your response to this matter.
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