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November 12, 2003

Well, it’s been quite awhile since I have updated. There really has not been a whole lot going on. I finished my class and got a B so I was a little disappointed. I went to sign up for the second half and it was already full. I think the registration is open for the spring session so I can go sign up for it now. I really don’t know if I want to work in a daycare though. I watch the things that are happening in the daycare that my kids are at and I’m not sure if I want to deal with all the “political” issue that happen. Speaking of, I have decided that I am going to take Kassie and Freddy out of their daycare. I am going to look at another one this week and if I like it I will enroll them there. This is the last option, so hopefully it will be nice. I have been pretty patient with the new director. I have been given no real reason to think she is not good with the kids, but I have heard horror stories about how she treats her staff. Now, if she hadn’t had so many employees quit within the last two months, I might not believe the stories that I am hearing. Not to mention all the kids that are no longer going there. There is still no teacher in Freddy’s class and now I am hearing that she doesn’t order enough food or supplies. Not to mention that she has changed the hours of business and will be increasing our rates in January. Now, don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind the reduction in hours and the increase in rates, but, if she isn’t ordering food and supplies, there is no staff and barely any children, why is she increasing my rates??? Plus, the reduction in hours didn’t come from the corporate office. Now, luckily I have an awesome boss who has accommodated my schedule and completely supports me when it comes to my kids, but we never received a new contract to sign so as far as I am concerned the contract that I signed when I re-registered them has been breeched. I have the email addresses for some managers so I might send them an email to let them know what is going on. But not until I have found another daycare to put my kids. This is the part I hate about being a working parent. I just wish there were some way for us to afford me to stay home. But I think the most that would happen is I would work part time. Which, if the kids were in school full day then that would be ideal. Alright, enough griping. I will update on the daycare situation more later on.
The last time I updated my DH and I were going out for our 5th anniversary. Well, my dh had no idea that I planned this whole evening together and was completely surprised. It was nice to spend the evening together without any interruptions. The kids had a blast at their grandparents’ house and didn’t want to come home. SPOILED!!!!
Halloween – well, this was the first year the kids really got to fully appreciate Halloween. They had an absolute blast. Kassie was Barbie Swan Lake and Freddy was Buzz Lightyear. My dad came over and walked around the neighborhood with the kids and me while my dh handed out the candy. They looked so adorable. By the time we finished the second street my kids were whipped and ready to go home. My dh had bought a scary mask/costume and scared the older kids in the neighborhood. I think he had the most fun. After they went trick or treating we went home and ordered a pizza.
I also decided to change pediatricians. I used to go to a group practice, but it seemed every time we had to go there, we would wait at least an hour. To me, that is ridiculous. So I switched to a private doctor that has owned his own practice for years. I heard some wonderful things about him. Well, after bringing Freddy in there a few times, I changed by opinion. I felt that he was capable enough, but was not very personable. Not to mention that Freddy would literally freak out every time we went there. So, I found myself waiting until Saturday or Sunday and take him to the Medical Access clinic to just avoid going to his regular doctor. Well, I decided enough was enough. My best friend has four kids and one on the way and she takes her kids to a group practice and absolutely loves them. Well, after procrastinating long enough, I transferred their records over to the new practice. So, we went in yesterday to get Kassie and Freddy both checked out and so far I liked them. I was ten minutes late and was out of there in twenty minutes. The doctor we saw listened to what I had to say; explained everything he was doing and was wonderful with the kids. The awesome thing was, Freddy actually let him do his exam. With the old doctor, I would have been sitting on him and strong-arming him just so he could look into his ears. So, I feel pretty good about the decision I made. So Far!!!
More on the daycare…. well, I went and looked at the daycare I mentioned above yesterday and liked it. Of course it’s not the same as being home but it is one of the better ones that I checked into. I had a coupon for $50 off their registration and the weekly fee is also cheaper so that is a good thing. I met the aide in Freddy’s class but his teacher was out for the day and I met the teacher for Kassie’s class. I talked with the teacher in Kassie’s class and the director for quite awhile and liked the curriculum they offer. We discussed the policies and I explained to her some of the issues that I am going through now and how far away I work and so forth and she was extremely nice and understanding. Everyone seemed really nice and the center looked and smelled clean. I just hope this works out. I am giving notice at the daycare they are in now tonight when I pick them up. I just hope she doesn’t give me a lot of flack for my decision or treat my kids any different until they leave. Their last day will be December 1.
I have decided that I need to lose some weight. Blaming the excess weight I have on having two children is no longer a viable excuse. That worked for the first year. It’s been over three so now I am chalking it up to laziness. A co-worker told me her cousin did the weight watchers point system and lost over 70lbs. That is fabulous. So, she gave me the book. There is no weighing in and paying any money. You eat normal food. You just count your points that you are allotted for the day and pick what you want to eat. Hopefully it will work.
Well, I think I have bored everyone enough. Other than sinus infections and colds from this cold dreary weather we are all doing pretty well. In case I don’t get update beforehand, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! We all have A LOT to be thankful for.

Take care and hug your children!
Kim, Kassie and Freddy