JUVIE

Nicolette had a fight with another girl at school last week.  She was given a three-day in-school suspension, while the other girl received a three-day  at-home suspension.

Problem solved, right?

This morning, after asking me if I had decided to register her in the system to start paying for her New York City trip (I already told her and her teacher that I was going to do it Friday, but my gut was telling me to wait until Monday to decide), Maya or Angela found Nicolette's SUMMONS to appear in COURT! 

Apparently, a school officer gave it to her when the fight took place, but she failed to tell me and her father. She was going to wait until I registered her for the trip, or probably wouldn't have given me the summons at all!  I am glad that the girls found it and gave it to me now, instead of never receiving it, missing the court date, and a warrant would have been issued for her ARREST!

Nicolette claims that she was acting in self-defense.  Whoever handled this apparently thought so, too,  that's why she got an in-school suspension.  But the fact of the matter is, she could have handled this better than she did.  Instead of letting the teachers know that the girl was harassing her, she decided to take matters into her own hands.

What is wrong with tweens and teens?  I ask her EVERY DAY "How was school?" and "Is anyone harassing you?" and her answer is always "Fine," and "No."  I asked her why she didn't tell me or her dad what was going on, she says, "I don't know." I have to ask her these questions, since she is still seeing the therapist for her ADD, and I have to report her behavior to him.  I told her that we cannot help her if she doesn't tell us anything!  And I feel that I have more than proven to her that I will be there for her, whatever happens!  She shouldn't  have to feel like she has to handle these things herself!

And guess how much the fine will be if she is charged?  $308 DOLLARS!!!!!!  Where in the heck am I going to get that kind of money from?!?  And I already put in off for that weekend (Saturday and Sunday, to go to New Orleans), so today I had to ask for another vacation day to go with her to court on Monday! WTH?!?  

Ironically, this is the same girl who made the HONOR ROLL this semester all by herself (she is going on a special school trip for honor roll students on Friday; I had to spot her about $20), and has been chosen as an "understudy" for the Christmas "Nutcracker" play. 

I chose not to register her for the trip to New York.  How the heck am I going to scratch together $308 only heaven knows.  But she did get her spending money, and a pair of boots that I promised her.  Rewards and punishment all in one stroke.  I have THREE girls, Lord.  Am I going to make it?!?

Adrian

 

OTC WONDER DRUG?

Last year, at about the same time, and before EV (emergency vacation) was available to me, I was out sick for two days because of severe sinus congestion.  Since then, I had been taking better care of myself by eating properly, dressing warmly in this freezing building, taking my allergy medicine faithfully, getting my flu shot, using a headset instead of the universal handsets in the office, washing my hands regularly, and using hand sanitizer.  But a cold virus is in the air, and I felt my sinuses succumbing to it. 

The local news already warned folks that there wasn't much the doctor could do for the people flocking into the clinics for a "cure" to this thing. 

 I saw a commercial for this product one evening, claiming that if you use it at the onset of sinus congestion,  it will help prevent it.  Rather than waste a co-pay and a parking fee for the doc to send me home empty-handed, I figure I'd try my luck with this stuff first.

It isn't cheap; a 1/2 ounce bottle cost me $13, plus tax!  And using it feels like you are spraying pepper mace up your nose, but it WORKS.

I am breathing freely.  This spray used along with the Claritin is keeping my nasal passages opened.  I can sleep at night, and I don't have to miss work!!!! Plus, it works for a full 12 HOURS.  You only have to use it once or twice a day, depending on the severity of your sinus congestion.

I HIGHLY recommend this product for the cold and flu season.  If nothing else is working, and if you can feel that sinus headache starting up, please try this.  Trust me, it's worth every penny!  What have you got to lose?

Adrian

 

Read more about this product HERE.

Matthew didn't get the job he wanted.  He told me this morning.  He says that after offering him the job and conducting a background check on him, the company finally decided to hire someone else. 

He looked so dejected today.  But I found it difficult to feel sorry for him.  Whenever he is having a rough time, my life becomes all the more tougher.  Like his not working is all my fault.  He takes his frustration out on me, even though I am the one who's trying to help him.  The situation he's in now happened to me MANY times!  But I am not bitter.  God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly all that we could ever ask or think!  I will just keep on helping and praying for my husband, encouraging him not to throw in the towel and keep trying, while continuing to rely on the Lord to care for this family in the meantime.

Kinda-sorta good news for me, though.  I received a HEFTY raise yesterday.  I guess my experience, and my willingness to work hard and help management make this department run more smoothly, is paying off.  The big check couldn't have come at a better time.  Not enough for "extras", but enough to pay ALL of our bills and buy groceries, with a bit left over for gas money.  Can't complain about that.  Of course, I didn't tell my husband about this.  Probably would make him feel worse.  Not a good time for gloating.

I started a savings account today, too.  I will probably put my raise money into it so that I can build it up.  It's a good thing to try and save for emergencies.

Nicolette and I are preparing to start raising money for her trip to New York next year.  Fund raisers are being planned, but I sense that most of this money will have to come out of the parents' pockets. I told Nikki not to worry; a way will be made for her to go!  I am praying that I will be able to go, too!  The trip is expensive, but worth it.  If I cannot go, then I won't feel too bad.  But the trip will be a great learning experience for my maw-maw! LOL  Report card day is coming up soon, though, and if she knows like I know, I'd better be happy with the grades she is making..................

I don't know if I mentioned this earlier, but she has been selected as one of the dancers for The Nutcracker play.  I am SO excited!  I will try to get her aunts, and maybe even her grandmas, down here to see her.  I always wanted to do those kinds of things when I was a kid, but I knew that my mom couldn't afford it.  I vowed that once I had children, I wouldn't let ANYTHING stop my children from participating in activities that they are interested in.  She loves her dance and theater classes, just like I always knew that she would.  I am very proud of my little lady!

Update: She got her report card today, and Matthew says that her grades are VERY good; NO F's!!!!  YAAAAAAYYYY!!!!!!!

The air is getting cooler here, and fall is right around the corner.  I anticipate better things for the future.

Adrian

 

ARE THESE WOMEN HEROES?

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