Thanks Jackie. Hi everyone else who has stopped by.

I just need to spill some thoughts and feelings so this could ramble a bit....

Last night we went to Disney on Ice as a family. Free tix from my brother and the kids had fun. I even managed to sit next to H. They made an announcement that there would be moments of darkness and I joked with him that he never could know what might happen in the dark

Today, H called to find out how much s3 preschool will cost next fall. Told him an estimate, then asked why. He was making corrections to his benefits and said we were dropping child care for kids. I gently reminded him that this is something he said we would talk about and not something he should decide without talking about it with me. Needless to say it is a done deal and I have to give notice on Monday.

I really am okay with this and it will remain to be seen how my consulting goes with the kids around. Luckily I have 3 grandparents within a few miles and all have said they can help me out. I hope he realizes that he may have to pitch in more with their care at times like he did on Wednesday.

Well, anyway, come next fall two of the three kids will be in school full time and one will be in preschool a few mornings. Not that it helps with meetings and such, but I will get some quality time on the computer and phone uninterupted. Now I just have to make no child care work until next September!

Well, we will see what this weekend brings. H said he hadn't heard any more about the tree cutting and was planning to go help finish the shed he is building. I am really disappointed by this but can't control it so have to try to let it go. I also have to deal with kids disappointment - not him.

H is stopping by tonight to look at hardwood samples I picked up. One place said they could install it the week after next. That means it could be in for the holidays! Yipee!

I may even order the carpet too. That would make the whole house redecorating done except the two bathrooms, which just need paint in one and paint and a border in the other. Not too bad!

So the rollercoaster continues. I think it sucks that he doesn't think this affects everyone, especially this time of the year. But I have learned that I can't tell him like that because he doesn't get it.

I got the kid's picture taken yesterday for the holiday card. Now I just have to figure out how it will be signed when it goes out in the mail. And I think I am going to abandon the mini-letter that I usually insert.

So, just trying to keep the PMA up and keep the supply of PATIENCE at a maximum!

Also, hope to catch up with everyone else's sitch over the weekend.

Thanks for listening!

totite "Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative..."