Bring Out Yer Spam

[lilyelayne]

Sept 17, 2015 11:30:36 GMT -5 danitaec said:

I've just been summoned to the principal's office to "discuss something". Sounds like fun.

[PikoPiko]

LO seems to be on the mend today, but still snotty.

I suddenly want a Thai iced tea so bad! I like me some sugar.

[danitaec]

Sept 17, 2015 13:42:33 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Sept 17, 2015 11:30:36 GMT -5 danitaec said:

I've just been summoned to the principal's office to "discuss something". Sounds like fun.

So in a nutshell: I teach music, and the fourth grade teachers don't want me to tell them when their kids misbehave in my room. I had tried to talk with them so that discipline would be consistent, but apparently that's not ok. No man is an island, unless you teach a "specials" class... And I'm supposed to collaborate with them on a fourth grade musical for Christmas. DNW.

Pisses me right off that I'm not treated as an equal, because I'm not a "real" teacher. I have two degrees and a crap-ton of certifications that prove otherwise, but since I'm not a grade-level teacher I don't count.

[kaydee0402]

danitaec, that's ridiculous. I'm sorry you're not getting any support.

[PikoPiko]

danitaec, ugh, tough to be an educator.

When I was a kid, I loved all the non grade teachers (except for PE, she was too demanding for poor little weak me). Those grade level teachers are just jelly you're the fun one

[GeekBeagle]

I like how HR just came and asked me where I pump, being that DS is 6 months and all… Obviously that didn't end up as an issue, but I had previously been concerned because the designated spot was in a totally different building.

The HR girl and I are friendly, so I'm not really upset by the question, but I felt like I had to explain why I don't BF to yet another person. Ugh. I'm confused as to why she asked me now instead of before I went on leave or when I came back. My thoughts are one of three things:

1. She's pregnant herself (though she works in a different building than me so my answer wouldn't really help her).
2. A co-worker friend of mine is pregnant and she was trying to find out for her. (Not likely since she has a private office.) Or, it could be someone else that I don't know about…but I can't think of anyone else in my building that could be pregnant.
3. My department will be moving to a new building in a year or so after renovations are complete. Maybe they are adding a lactation room there.

[danitaec]

My janitor just walked in on me pumping... Even though there's a sign on my LOCKED door and my window is blacked out. He took the time to fiddle with his keys and everything while I'm going "nonononononononononono"!. Good thing I'm wearing my cardigan backward because I'm cold. Not sure who is more embarrassed...

[GeekBeagle]

Sept 17, 2015 15:43:27 GMT -5 danitaec said:

My janitor just walked in on me pumping... Even though there's a sign on my LOCKED door and my window is blacked out. He took the time to fiddle with his keys and everything while I'm going "nonononononononononono"!. Good thing I'm wearing my cardigan backward because I'm cold. Not sure who is more embarrassed…

Awkward. Why would he do that if there was a sign on the door?

[kaydee0402]

Sept 17, 2015 15:43:27 GMT -5 danitaec said:

My janitor just walked in on me pumping... Even though there's a sign on my LOCKED door and my window is blacked out. He took the time to fiddle with his keys and everything while I'm going "nonononononononononono"!. Good thing I'm wearing my cardigan backward because I'm cold. Not sure who is more embarrassed...

What is it with school janitors?  My good friend is a guidance counselor and the janitor ALWAYS walks in on her when she's in a locked room.  She pumps at the same time everyday, so it's not like it's a surprise she's in there.  I told her it sounds like he likes the free show.

[FlutterOfYoshis]

Hope all these poor sick babies get better soon!!! It did remind me to check about flu shots here though, and I can't set up an appointment for one til they get them in October (both baby and self).

mrsclark731 Breakfast always sounds so good at your place!

danitaec So sorry the other teachers won't play nice. As a fellow music educator, I've been there. Even in high school you're only "just an elective" so the core teachers think it's fine to pull a kid out of your class anytime for something of theirs. Had to defend my class many times to the principal when kids who missed my class were getting grades lower than an A because they didn't make up the work. I'm SAH except for an after school musical theatre program, but I'm honestly not sure I want to go back to teaching in the school system again with the lack of respect/support among staff (that and the bs new "no-zero" grading system around here now).

Janitors walked in on me both times I was working at the school too. Same situation. It's like they won't listen til they see what's in there.

[mrsclark731]

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I could eat breakfast food alllll day long...every meal of the day

[lilyelayne]

Sept 17, 2015 15:51:38 GMT -5 kaydee0402 said:

Sept 17, 2015 15:43:27 GMT -5 danitaec said:

My janitor just walked in on me pumping... Even though there's a sign on my LOCKED door and my window is blacked out. He took the time to fiddle with his keys and everything while I'm going "nonononononononononono"!. Good thing I'm wearing my cardigan backward because I'm cold. Not sure who is more embarrassed...

What is it with school janitors?  My good friend is a guidance counselor and the janitor ALWAYS walks in on her when she's in a locked room.  She pumps at the same time everyday, so it's not like it's a surprise she's in there.  I told her it sounds like he likes the free show.

Creepy AF.

[kaydee0402]

Sept 17, 2015 17:38:55 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

Sept 17, 2015 15:51:38 GMT -5 kaydee0402 said:

What is it with school janitors?  My good friend is a guidance counselor and the janitor ALWAYS walks in on her when she's in a locked room.  She pumps at the same time everyday, so it's not like it's a surprise she's in there.  I told her it sounds like he likes the free show.

Creepy AF.

Exactly! It's just so weird.

[cougarette]

I had my appt with the psychologist today and it went well. She did not diagnose me with ppd/ppa, so that's good I guess?

She did reiterate that we're doing everything right. She also made some suggestions on how DH and I can make the evenings a little easier (which were actually things DH and I talked about doing this past weekend, so it's good to know we're on the right track). She also suggested speaking up to mil when she starts to get out of line, but to remember that it's more for me and that I can't change her.

I'm going to work on these things and decide if I need to talk again in a few weeks. It was good to mostly get all that off my chest than anything else. Actually, I could see going back to work on exactly how to not let mil get to me so much.

[lilyelayne]

cougarette so glad your appointment went well!

mommadozer how was yours?

[dreemkin]

It's been a day. I haven't even read the spam today. I had the girls all.day.long due to H meeting an ex coworker for dinner after work. My day consisted of a sassy toddler (who said she didn't like me), a baby who has her first tooth coming in (woohoo baby girl!), and agonizing entirely way too much over my fantasy team line-up (why you no perform CJ Anderson). All three (okay maybe not the fantasy football AS much) got me kind of emotional today. When I get frustrated I cry and eat badly, ugh.

[mishka29]

Sept 17, 2015 15:43:27 GMT -5 danitaec said:

My janitor just walked in on me pumping... Even though there's a sign on my LOCKED door and my window is blacked out. He took the time to fiddle with his keys and everything while I'm going "nonononononononononono"!. Good thing I'm wearing my cardigan backward because I'm cold. Not sure who is more embarrassed...

OMG! That's crazy. Thank goodness you didn't wear an awkward dress today!

[mishka29]

Sept 17, 2015 21:42:06 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

It's been a day. I haven't even read the spam today. I had the girls all.day.long due to H meeting an ex coworker for dinner after work. My day consisted of a sassy toddler (who said she didn't like me), a baby who has her first tooth coming in (woohoo baby girl!), and agonizing entirely way too much over my fantasy team line-up (why you no perform CJ Anderson). All three (okay maybe not the fantasy football AS much) got me kind of emotional today. When I get frustrated I cry and eat badly, ugh.

Sorry you had a rough day! Toddlers sure are hurtful with their words sometimes. I've gotten the 'I don't love you' a few times but daily I hear 'stop talking to me mom'. Today I was told to go away and get back in the kitchen.

[lilyelayne]

dreemkin your day sounds like a doozy. Hope you have a peaceful night!
mishka29 love tit of support

[lilyelayne]

My repair kit from britax for the click tight recall finally came in. The tiny tube of lubricant leaked all over the letter and envelope. Hoping there's enough left in the tube to do the repair tomorrow -_-

[mishka29]

Had an ok visit with my sister today.

Shes 30 minutes late when She called to say she was down the street but her car door wouldn't latch but she'll be there soon. Turns out she had stopped to go shopping when she was already late and now was running into car problems making her even later.

And that folks is my sister in a but shell!



Eta: that should have said nut but it's too funny to fix

[mishka29]

Sept 17, 2015 22:02:42 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

My repair kit from britax for the click tight recall finally came in. The tiny tube of lubricant leaked all over the letter and envelope. Hoping there's enough left in the tube to do the repair tomorrow -_-

What are you repairing? Curious bc I have a click right for dd1

[lilyelayne]

Sept 17, 2015 22:08:18 GMT -5 mishka29 said:

Sept 17, 2015 22:02:42 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

My repair kit from britax for the click tight recall finally came in. The tiny tube of lubricant leaked all over the letter and envelope. Hoping there's enough left in the tube to do the repair tomorrow -_-

What are you repairing? Curious bc I have a click right for dd1

us.britax.com/service-support/safety-notices/clicktight-convertible-safety-notice-82015/

Some seats had the harness adjuster button sticking down so that the straps would loosen as your kid moved. Mine doesn't appear affected but no harm in doing the repair.

[jensoprano82]

Sept 17, 2015 21:42:06 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

It's been a day. I haven't even read the spam today. I had the girls all.day.long due to H meeting an ex coworker for dinner after work. My day consisted of a sassy toddler (who said she didn't like me), a baby who has her first tooth coming in (woohoo baby girl!), and agonizing entirely way too much over my fantasy team line-up (why you no perform CJ Anderson). All three (okay maybe not the fantasy football AS much) got me kind of emotional today. When I get frustrated I cry and eat badly, ugh.

I have CJ Anderson too and didn't play him, mostly by accident because he's coming back from injury, but now I'm glad I forgot to reset that lineup!

[dreemkin]

mishka29 oh yeah. "stop talking to me" is a big one over here too. My DD1 is almost three and it's definitely going to be the year of the threenager.

[taberbtb]

Sept 17, 2015 22:02:42 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

My repair kit from britax for the click tight recall finally came in. The tiny tube of lubricant leaked all over the letter and envelope. Hoping there's enough left in the tube to do the repair tomorrow -_-

Samsies.

[lilyelayne]

Sept 18, 2015 9:44:01 GMT -5 taberbtb said:

Sept 17, 2015 22:02:42 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

My repair kit from britax for the click tight recall finally came in. The tiny tube of lubricant leaked all over the letter and envelope. Hoping there's enough left in the tube to do the repair tomorrow -_-

Samsies.

I had plenty.