I know you said not to line up early. That if we get to K registration at the beginning of the hour, we will get one of the limited spots in kindergarten after-care. Guess what? All the parents said the opposite: it fills up super fast so get there early.
Guess I'll see you an hour before registration officially starts.
Sincerely, Working family who does not want to pay for private K and will have to if after-care fills up
Post by erinshelley21 on Feb 16, 2017 12:22:46 GMT -5
Dear asshole that works for me, How about instead of leaving early every day because you "don't have anything going on" you spend your free 45 minutes calling all those prospects that you won't let my brother touch because you know them? Sales deadline is a month from yesterday and this is your last chance to do what you said you could and would do. You also complain about how much money you make. Guess what? More policies = more money. That's the beauty of a commission based profession. Signed, you're on borrowed time buddy
Dear DH, I miss you. I also miss having you here to do dishes and take the trash out. I can't wait for our date Saturday night. Love, your wife.
Dear Lays, Pick one of the two flavor ideas. I would love a million dollars. Signed, those are solid flavors and you know it.
Dear DH, I am in awe that you actually called the doctor's office, found out they were booked for vacation week, and took it upon yourself to dismiss the kids and bring them today. I realize that I delegated this task to you, but I never in a million years expected you'd follow through on it so thoroughly. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Now let's hope they can figure out why our little girl is going bald. It breaks my heart. Love, Shocked wife
Dear MIL, Thank you for agreeing to take care of me the week of surgery since DH has no personal days left to use. You are seriously the best. I don't know what we'd do without you down the street. I will gladly drive 2 hours each way to attend a baby shower with you as a token of my appreciation. You do so much for our family and I genuinely enjoy spending time with you, even if you are a bit eccentric sometimes. Signed, Grateful DIL
Dear DH, Please go out Saturday night. I am going out next weekend. Neither of these are reasons for you to say maybe we can live separate lives. I really am about done with the relentlessly high level of drama. Also, changing your flight does not equate to me cancelling my plans - we have a sitter tonight so I can become a volunteer deputy registrar. That is happening. You weren't supposed to be home until tomorrow. Signed, Not a planet that revolves around you
Dear PM, I about fell over on the floor when you actually praised my work yesterday and then asked me to help you do something similar which is on your plate. Is this a little turn in our relationship? Let's make it permanent. Also, please don't freak out when I tell you next week I'm pregnant. Thank you, Team member who doesn't want to hate you
Dear boss, So glad you were excited when I told you I'm pregnant. Didn't appreciate the third thing out of your mouth being a question about where my project will be when I go on leave. I get my time off, it's protected by law, and everyone will figure it out. I don't do rocket science. I know you'll let me have my leave without issue, just would have preferred for you to not bring up the project in our first discussion about it. Thanks for being an awesome boss in general! Employee who is very happy here
Thanks for messing up DH's travel. I am getting him back about 12 hours earlier now. However, you better reimburse us for the plane ticket that you guys "forgot?" to buy.
Post by CoverGirl82 on Feb 16, 2017 14:32:42 GMT -5
Dear weekend,
Please be fun. Indoor waterparks are not something I enjoy, but the kids have a great time (usually). All I think about are the millions of germs that are probably floating around and the possibility of injuries (especially since DS has gotten a tooth knocked out and a bad skinned knee at previous indoor waterpark experiences). The one thing I'm hoping for are really tired kids who sleep in on Sunday (past 7 am).
marshian - your boss' response seems great to me. I don't think reflecting on project work is a big deal? When I told my boss I initiated that discussion; I think your boss initiating it shows nothing more than they know you will be out and have to formulate a plan for coverage. Relax! Hope the PM discussion is better.
2chatter - That's fair enough. We just had only about 5 minutes to talk because I told him at the end of my annual review and the actual discussion about what to do about my role will take place with my account manager (not my boss, since he's not involved in our day-to-day or account management).
WE GOT A FULL DAY SPOT. Halle-freakin-lujah. My neighbor and I went 45mins early. We were #6 and 7 in line. From what I could see on the signup sheet, there were 23 spots available. At least 30 parents in line by the time registration started officially.
We went for cocktails at 1:30 when we were done. Now I have a couple hours until time to pickup DD. Gym or nap?
Dear DS2, Please go back to sleeping at night. Love, Tired Mommy
Dear MIL, Stop complaining that you don't see your grandsons enough when you are always too busy to see them. You act like it's our fault that we never let you see them. But we keep on saying yes to all your requests to pick them up, only to have you back out because you're busy. Signed Done playing games
Dear Public School Why are parents now invited and requested at assemblies? Also asking parents to come after 4 the day before is not enough notice. I made it work and watched DD get the Honest Virtue Award for Kindergarten. She was so shocked to see me! Confused WP who made her 5yr old morning
Dear Auto Insurance thanks for our settlement check that we can't cash. Why did you have to add FIL name to the check. He isn't your policy holder and now we are SOL. I have my Agent calling to hopefully pull rank and fix this. I found a couple vehicles we could pay cash for with this check but have no $$$$ to buy them until we can cash it! Frustrated Policy Holder
Dear H Start paying attention to what DD and I have going on and our plans. You said you weren't doing anything for my b-day Saturday so DD made plans on what she was doing for me and with me instead! None of these plans include you. Figure it out Wife
tas1883 - preach! I was notified that DD was going to be recognized for her grade. At 7:10. The assembly was at 7:45. I had a 7:30 call. I obv missed it.
I appreciate that we get to have a conversation about where my career is going. I also appreciate that you want to make sure I'm good with doing my job AND parenting. I assure you, I got this, and I do not want to be on the mommy track.
But I'll think it over for a week before I tell you that. Love, Me
Post by supertrooper1 on Feb 16, 2017 18:10:43 GMT -5
Dear preschool teacher, I don't appreciate you telling me today that DS has said the last 2 days that he misses his mom. You should know as a working mom yourself that something like that just adds to the work mom guilt. Working mom that just spent the last 2 days off with her son
Dear husband, We have fought over you taking a hefty pay cut since you said you were taking your current job 6 months ago. I told you last month you need to get a better job. Why have you not looked? Also your paycheck keeps getting smaller with more random days a week without work. You have ample time to look for something. Get on it! Your stressed out wife who doesn't know how we are going to pay everything if your paycheck drops any lower
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2017 20:13:27 GMT -5
Dear weather and ski school- quit changing my plans. I am working everything around you. You said it was a go Tuesday now it's cancelled. I switched my Saturdays now I have to also switch weekends on a road trip last minute and cancel a cool nature center party for the kids. Ugh.
Dear work- you have been super weird all week. Andplusalso everyone is sick and dropping like flies. Let's have a more normal week next week. Also my coworkers are losing their minds. People need to pull it together!
DD1 Hair update: The doctor basically has no idea what's causing the bald spots. She gave us some cream for her scalp since there were a few dry spots. Also took some blood so they're running tests. And then we have to follow up with a dermatologist.
Dear former client, SIGN. THE. APP. Signed, that is all.
Dear former client, Even though I think it's ridiculous that you still haven't decided if you're coming back or not, I'll keep playing this game for the next few weeks. I'll bring a baby if I have too. I know your daughter in college is your whole entire world and I'm willing to tug at your heart strings a little bit. Signed, don't think I won't.
Post by erinshelley21 on Feb 17, 2017 10:18:56 GMT -5
twinmomma I hope you find some answers soon! We have a friend who has a daughter that went through something similar. I forget what the outcome was but her body basically just started rejecting her hair. They've had to get creative with headbands and hair styles.
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