Aunt Flo is here.  And that heifer is DETERMINED to ruin my weekend!

We were supposed to be going to NC this weekend to Karl's cousin's wedding, but we had to cancel since we have absolutely NO brakes on the van.  There was no way we were going to make that trip safely.

Plus, it didn't really seem like we were going anyway since we didn't pack, we didn't shop and we are really broke.  We really didn't even prepare to make the trip at all.

Money has been a little tighter than usual lately.  So I've been applying for other jobs just trying to see how marketable I am.

My girlfriend Lu, who used to work with me at my old job, put me on to this job where she works now.  She said her supervisor just wants to meet me.  They have some openings and they wanted to see how I would work out.  I don't know if I'm good with "change", but I need something.  The people at my job are driving me crazy and they are starting to make me feel like I don't belong there.  That's when I know it's really time to go.

Karl has been chilling lately.  I've been working so many hours that we barely get to see each other.  He complains sometimes, but knows what I need to do to keep my sanity at this job and he's okay with that.  Or so he says.  We've had our fair share of disagreements and most of them end with him agreeing with me and basically just wanting me to shut up. 

We had another "are you sure you are happy in our marriage" conversation.  I don't know how to take those sometimes.  He constantly reminds me that he loves me more that I could possibly ever imagine. He loves HARD and I'm afraid to find out how hard that truly is. 

The kids are doing well too..

Jason has gotten Principal's Honor roll. Straight A's.  He keeps me proud. He's doing an afterschool program at school which helps them study for the Maryland Standardized Tests (The MSA, I think that's what it's called)  He's been getting advanced scores for the last few years.  But HE made the decision that he wanted to study this year.  I hope he has the same mindset when it comes to SAT prep!

Felicia is doing very well in school she got all As, Bs and one C on her progress report this past semester.  We discussed the C and she said she would do her best to bring it up.  It was in reading.  She actually ended up bringing it up to an A!  And got a few honor roll certificates herself this year.  She's normally so upset when Jason gets all the certificates and she doesn't but this time she got some too!

Sam is progressing very well in Kindergarten even though she is an early entrant.  That doesn't seem to have been having any negative effects on her.  The only problem is, since I'm not home most of the time, Karl has to help with the homework and sometimes he forgets.  She's gone to school several times without her homework.  Luckily it hasn't effected her grades yet.  But I've been trying to make a better effort at it.

The one thing I can say about all of the kids at they are growing up so nicely.  They don't get into too much trouble and I don't have to worry about them when I'm not around.  They are good kids.  I know I complain, but they are the best!

Another thing good I can probably say is about my new supervisor.  I've had a new supervisor since October of last year.  She seems to be dead set on getting my performance rating up from last year.  She's been very good at keeping me focused and headed in the right direction and I appreciate that from her.

I'm trying to say some nice things so that the cramps I'm having won't make me sit here and talk nasty about people!

I'm sure I'll have more to catch you up on later, but for now, i need to get this weeks hair pieces and figure out where the money is goingt to come from for me to get my nails and toes done on Tuesday!

Talk to you again soon!

Doncha just love it when Aunt Flo drops by? I'm glad she's out of my life, that's for sure... nasty old biotch...

Great news about the kids getting Honors certificates, Kris - that is absolutely fantastic. I'm glad to hear your new supervisor is actually treating you like a human being, too; that last one was a real piece of work, that's for sure. I'm surprised you've been able to stick it out for as long as you have, considering what she put you through.

I hope you have a great weekend, my friend. I'm really happy to see you posting again; I've missed you...