I have two kidlets that are currently in elementary school. Both had their Christmas concerts on separate days, and we attended both of them. I'm sure this is due to the fact that the "gym"/lunchroom is tiny and can only hold so many people. Thus, they broke up the grade levels by days. Usually, there aren't many parents for any of the "older" grades (IE: Anything above Kindergarten)...but this year is a bit different.
My youngest actually had her Christmas concert the day before my eldest. We were actually later getting out of the door than I wanted to be. We wound up showing up around 20 minutes early, instead of our usual 30-40 minutes early. We usually leave and get there so early because front row seats are in high demand, and people here are complete assholes when they want to record their precious darling.
So, as per usual, we brought little man with us. I am also currently 23 weeks pregnant and struggling to walk/move without assistance. We wound up getting some pretty good seats in the second row, right on the edge. We liked our spot because little man can sometimes get grumpy, and one of us will just snatch him up and hold him. This way, he's not interrupting the performance with any crying.
Anyways, so my youngest's grade level is actually going last, after the Kindergarteners. So, we had to sit through about 45 minutes of other kids performing for their concert first. This is also not a good position to be in, because there are tons of "new" parents who are REALLY desperate to get their kids on film. They will do anything to do get it on film, including being incredibly rude.
Little man gets testy, so I swoop him up and stand right next to my husband's shoulder (he is recording). I made sure no one was behind me, because I don't want to be in someone's way. I am basically less than 10 inches away from my husband's shoulder.
Now, this happens every single time I stand up. Someone will ALWAYS stand directly in front of me. Mind you, there is no one behind me. I am 4'9. I am short. It is very easy to record standing off to my side or behind me. But, for some reason (without fail), every single time I stand up...there is ALWAYS some mother who MUST stand directly in front of me. It doesn't matter WHERE I am in the room, the minute I stand up - they come stand directly in front of me. Screw the fact that I had been standing there for however long with an unimpeded view of the "stage" (~20 minutes I was standing there). Screw the fact that the other mother is ALWAYS much taller than me. Screw the fact that she doesn't even say excuse me after she bumps into me. This happens every single time.
It just so happens that at THIS concert, she decided to shove her way in between my husband and I. Mind you, again, I WAS standing right next to him holding the baby right by his elbow. So, she decides HER recording is more important than having some TACT. She wedges herself in between my husband and I, and stands directly in front of me. Thus, I am now pushed behind her ass and can no longer see. I actually had to relocate to the entirely opposite side of the room, while holding the baby, just so I could see my kid perform. My husband had to meet me at the car afterwards, due to being separated.
Okay, so you get the jist. The second Christmas concert is set up almost exactly the same as the first. My oldest is performing last. We arrive 30 minutes early (phew!), and still only manage to get a seat in the 2nd row (boo!).
We are actually sitting BEHIND the obese woman who is on the PTA and started rumors about how I am supposedly a "teen whore mom". She started this rumor about 3 years ago at a "Mommy for Muffins" event at the school, in front of my kids - who heard everything (and I had to explain to them what a whore was after that...). I am unsure as to why it was started, as I was just grabbing a muffin for the kidlets and I at the time. But, I could hear her plain as day saying very loudly that I looked like a teen slut and "omg how old is she?!?!?! how old is that kid?!?!?!". Yes, lovely. Small town = gossip travels fast. I have not been a fan of hers since and avoid her at all costs.
I am naturally NOT happy about sitting near her. I have never confronted her for her rumors, and have let it all go. But, that doesn't mean I want to be anywhere near her. (Side note: She is also the type to show up to the school with her little dog on a leash - illegal on school grounds - just to get attention from others about how SO CUTE HER DOG IS. She likes to be the very center of attention, everywhere she goes and goes out of her way to get it.) She is also on the PTA, but the PTA is notorious for doing absolutely nothing for the school. It's just a bunch of moms gossiping, basically. I do 100x more for the school every month, than this woman has done in 3 years. But, I don't say any of my opinions and leave it all alone..because this is my child's school. Don't make a scene. Ignore the bitch, that's what I choose to do again.
So, after the 2nd graders finish their garbage, my daughter's turn FINALLY comes up (1 hour later). This time I am prepared and bring 3 bottles, which little man basically inhales. He is grumpy again. Can't say that I blame him, though. Fatty McGee's daughter is actually in 2nd grade, and has completed her concert. Two seats next to Fatty McGee become available and my husband convinces me to move up a row. Bad, bad decision. I am now stuck sitting next to this woman. Whatever, just ignore her and watch my kidlet. Husband takes little man to hold, while I record quietly.
Fatty McGee has this power trip issue, as well. She breaks school policies whenever she wants to, if it benefits her...and she gets away with it. She has this NEED to try to be special. Just follow the rules like everyone fucking else, geez. (There are SO many stories I could tell about this woman)
After the kids perform, they are supposed to sit on the ground (in front of the parents) with their class. Not so for Fatty's daughter. No, no. She is SPECIAL. Instead of sitting with her class, her daughter and her decide to have her daughter LAY ON HER LAP (sideways, so her head OR feet are basically on MY lap) for the rest of the concert. You really can't do that on these tiny metal chairs. There's barely enough room to sit on these dinky little chairs, let alone laying across someone's lap. There was a lot of "playing", so I have this little girls' terrible perm in view of my video or slapping me in the face randomly.
I let this invasion of privacy go, until I start getting punched, kicked, and elbowed randomly. I have it on video where I was getting hit so often (roughly every 10 seconds) and so hard, that I actually even dropped my camera onto the floor. You can actually see in the video each and every time I am hit (the camera jolts). Remember, I am currently pregnant, too. I got hit a few times in my stomach, and boy did it hurt the next day! (Little girl was wearing boots, too. Ouch!)
I did glance over a few times to see what the fuck they were doing to randomly start hitting me. Apparently, the little girl was NOT happy with laying across both our laps...she needs to be constantly flipped up into sitting position for funsies. So, they were basically playing and injuring me in the process.
Sadly, my husband was too absorbed in trying to keep the baby calm...to actually swap seats with me. We tried to switch at some point, but they started another song and I couldn't move while recording. Sigh.
I do say something: "Please stop hitting me". There is no response from either the mother or her daughter from this. They continue to keep hitting me. I try to ignore it and focus on my daughter...until....
My daughter's grade starts singing a Meow song. Not the Meow Mix commercial song, just some random Meow song where they repeat the Meow word over and over again. My daughter's grade is working on harmonizing this year, so it was basically them showing off how well they can harmonize with each other.
While recording, this woman and her daughter begin to berate the children on stage and talk about how stupid the song is (not our kids' choice of what they sing!). They are doing this VERY loudly. So loudly that I am basically ONLY getting their conversation on tape and you can barely hear the kids' singing. I am fucking livid at this point, but strive not to show it.
This is how the next encounter went:
Me (looking her dead in the eye) - "You know, we were quiet during when your child was performing. I would appreciate it if you were respectful and quiet during when MY child is performing."
Her (snarky, belitting tone and rolling her eyes) - "Calm down"
Me - "You are being exceptionally rude to the other children right now."
Her - No comment to me, but whispers something negative into her daughter's ear about how to ignore me.
**They continued hitting me for the rest of the performance. I tasted that little girls' hair more times that I have my own. I even got kicked in the face after the confrontation, but let that go and didn't say shit. I figured it'd all be over soon. We got out of there as FAST as we could.**
You know, it's one thing if you are going to be rude to the rest of the parents that are trying very hard to watch their kids perform. It's completely another thing when you assault someone for over an hour (the concert with JUST my kid's grade lasted roughly 1 hour 20 minutes) and are completely DISRESPECTFUL of the children that worked SO hard to put on this show for their parents.
I actually have the "confrontation" on video. She still doesn't understand why I was upset. I shouldn't have to inform someone about social graces and tell them to behave themselves. This is a fucking adult, you should not have to tell someone to stop injuring you or stop interrupting a performance that your kid isn't even in.
The next day, she showed up at the school with her dog again (I took a picture). She was trying to show off and was sending me "mean looks" until the kids came out from school. Once she was enveloped in the "omg" cries from the other kids, she finally stopped staring at me.
Sadly, this is typical Utard behavior. All about that entitlement and they are raising their kids this way. My own kids would NEVER behave or even touch another person without permission. Hers? Nope. We don't care if we punch, kick, or hit a pregnant woman.
Fucking retarded. Can't wait to move!
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
School Lunch Debacle
Two weeks ago, I received a phone call about my daughter supposedly owing money for breakfast. I listened to the message three times, and actually realized that it was NOT my child they were calling about. We just happen to have the same last name as the BOY involved. I showed up at the school, paid the $4.95, and straightened it all out. It turns out she was actually ABSENT on the day of the charge. My daughter also eats breakfast at HOME. My other daughter has a POSITIVE account balance (odd I know, as I haven't paid anything into it). So, while my oldest has a positive balance...my youngest had a negative FOR NO REASON.
After speaking to the other secretary, apparently the accounts were not longer being linked together. For some reason MY phone number and information was listed as this kids' contact information. We were to receive no more future calls about this and it was supposedly handled.
However, today, I just received yet another call about how she owes another $4.95 (SAME EXACT AMOUNT) from October (SAME EXACT DAY) for an entire lunch and is past due. Not only does the woman in the message call her P Teegan (NOT her name), but she claims that it still needs to be addressed. 1) My daughter's name is NOT Teegan, 2) She brings her lunch EVERY DAY with her to school, 3) It was handled and I thought taken care of, 4) They aren't the same SEX or in even the same GRADE at this school, 5) It is a smallish school, and they KNOW who my kids are.
I am LIVID. I thought I handled this. I even paid the balance before, due mainly to trying to keep the peace or it being a simple error. We were finished. I am going to now have to speak to the principal about this matter, as it has obviously NOT been resolved. I am NOT paying for this kids' lunch this time, I already paid for his breakfast. His PARENTS need to fix their shit and I need to stop being harassed for a kid that isn't even mine.
Update:
Spoke to the secretary that Monday. It was supposedly cleared up again. My daughter received a note home that Tuesday from her teacher about her supposed outstanding balance. I threw it out.
On Friday, my daughter forgot her lunch at home - on purpose. I was in the middle of driving it back to the school (8:15am), when I received a phone call that my daughter ONLY brought a lollipop with her to lunch. She wasn't even EATING lunch that early, but they were calling me to basically go: "Oh, so you lied".
I informed the secretary that I didn't live that far away, and to refuse her a lunch meal. I would drop off her lunch from now on if she forgets it. I made my daughter apologize, too, as she left the lunch at home on purpose.
So, now, I look like a liar. God damn it.
But, supposedly, the kid's account is no longer linked to mine. Good.
After speaking to the other secretary, apparently the accounts were not longer being linked together. For some reason MY phone number and information was listed as this kids' contact information. We were to receive no more future calls about this and it was supposedly handled.
However, today, I just received yet another call about how she owes another $4.95 (SAME EXACT AMOUNT) from October (SAME EXACT DAY) for an entire lunch and is past due. Not only does the woman in the message call her P Teegan (NOT her name), but she claims that it still needs to be addressed. 1) My daughter's name is NOT Teegan, 2) She brings her lunch EVERY DAY with her to school, 3) It was handled and I thought taken care of, 4) They aren't the same SEX or in even the same GRADE at this school, 5) It is a smallish school, and they KNOW who my kids are.
I am LIVID. I thought I handled this. I even paid the balance before, due mainly to trying to keep the peace or it being a simple error. We were finished. I am going to now have to speak to the principal about this matter, as it has obviously NOT been resolved. I am NOT paying for this kids' lunch this time, I already paid for his breakfast. His PARENTS need to fix their shit and I need to stop being harassed for a kid that isn't even mine.
Update:
Spoke to the secretary that Monday. It was supposedly cleared up again. My daughter received a note home that Tuesday from her teacher about her supposed outstanding balance. I threw it out.
On Friday, my daughter forgot her lunch at home - on purpose. I was in the middle of driving it back to the school (8:15am), when I received a phone call that my daughter ONLY brought a lollipop with her to lunch. She wasn't even EATING lunch that early, but they were calling me to basically go: "Oh, so you lied".
I informed the secretary that I didn't live that far away, and to refuse her a lunch meal. I would drop off her lunch from now on if she forgets it. I made my daughter apologize, too, as she left the lunch at home on purpose.
So, now, I look like a liar. God damn it.
But, supposedly, the kid's account is no longer linked to mine. Good.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Local Craigslist Beggars
Just scrolling through Craigslist, when I saw what I hate the most. Wanted ads for help. They have been starting earlier and earlier this year. Most of these are actually from around Nov. 8th - way in advance of the holidays. They still all irritate the garbage out of me regardless. So, I am sharing the love. Have fun. I sure laughed at a lot of these specific "needs".
Help for christmas please
"I'm in need of help for 3 kids and a mom the kids age range from 1,3,4 the little girl size is 3t and she loves pink pretty princess and spongebob her shoe size is 8, the 1 year old is 2t and he loves spongebob and elmo his shoe size is between 6 and 7 wide bright colors, and the 4 year old 4t to 5t and spongebob and cars his shoe size is 9 and color is blue/green , and the mother is in need of clothes size 6 and shoes size 8 and she loves red"Boy, that is pretty damn specific. What is that phrase? Beggars can't be choosers.
single mom needs help ***ISO*** - $10
"Hi everyone, so I hate to ask for help but this time I need it. I'm a recently single mother of 4 children. My fiance and I, of 4 yrs, split up and I have to move out. I have applied for apartments around this area... but my problem is I have nothing except my kids bunk beds. I need help finding everything for an apartment for cheap or free, and in decent condition. Please let me know if anyone can help.... we would truly appreciate it!!! Kinda a list below....
couch and love seat
end an coffee tables
dining table set
TV stand
dressers
adult bedroom set
microwave
toaster
mixer
silverware
cups
and pretty much anything household
?washer an dryer
Thank you so much for at least taking the time to read this!!!!"
Wow....you can't go buy a cheap $5.00 fork/knife/spoon set at Walmart? This is a LOT of furniture and UNNEEDED items on this list. These are mainly WANTS - NOT needs.
Needing Help
"If there is anyone out there who could help a struggling mother please. I just got a new job and this check will barely be enough to cover my groceries. I just moved into a new apartment after getting out of a relationship. My savings got me and my daughter a place but i don't have money for much else. My cell phone bill is two months behind and i need help. I will give you all my account info so we don't really even have to speak. my bill is currently 232.00 and i need my phone to communicate with daycare and evening pick-ups or even if something went wrong and the school needed to contact me. Again its not a scam just became this in need."
Yeah, sure, your cellphone bill is at the VERY top of my priorities. Get a vonage phone, and get rid of your cellphone. A cellphone is a LUXURY.
TIRES PLEASE HELP 265/70/16
Because you know I am going to spend roughly $1k on snow tires for your car. She hates to ask, yet doesn't feel any shame asking...how about asking neighbors, family, friends...taking a bus FIRST.
Please help the kids get something for Christmas
Christmas help needed (485971)
can you help?
He has Had many surgeries and many more to go.
He exceeded the medical expenses that the insurance
would cover in the first day. He will not be able to work for at least
A year. We are trying to raise money for living expenses. He
has a wife and 3 kids that will not be able
To have any kind of Christmas or anything else.
We are trying to raise money to help them out.
We are having a benefit auction at the Kingstone
center on December 13, 2014 We have also set up a go fund me
Account. Anything even a dollar helps. Please
help us help this sweet family. Before they lose
their house. Everything is appriciated. You can
also call or Text me if you can donate anything
for our benefit auction. I will arrange to get it picked
Up. Thank you and god bless. I have posted
the go fund me link below.
Www.gofundme.com/cowboycodyle wreck"
Help for the holiday?
Also for a Christmas tree and lights.
Boy size 7 pants and small shirt socks underwear size 1 for shoes likes hot wheels nerf guns coloring
Baby boy size 6-9 months clothes
Huggies size 3 wipes toys
Allergic to pampers
Girls size 6 pants and xs/small shirts size 12 shoe socks underwear likes barbies , babies coloring
They all would really appreciate anything. Thanks I'm advance.
Happy holidays!"
help please
need help with xmas
"I dont like asking for help but i dont
have the money for christmas for my babies im staying with a friend a
just lost my job i dont know what to do being a single mom is very hard i
have no family here either that makes the holidays worse well if u can
please help call or text 3852447551 thnkz an god bless i have 3 boys 6m 4
y an 6 y"
NEED HELP FOR CHRISTMAS
just a little help
a little help this christmas please (Twin Falls)
Please Help!
needing help for Christmas
need help with christmas - $5
their ages are 2 &3
2 yr old-
pants size 3T
shirts size3T
he loves elephants, and Monsters inc.
asked for a color book and crayons
3 yr old-
pants size 4 or 5
shirts size 4
he loves frogs and cars
Asked for a cars themed bed set for his twin bed"
Christmas Help
needy family need help loan
I hope someone or anyone can find it in their hearts to help.
Thank you"
Holiday Help Needed. Please look
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