Now that didn't hurt, did it.....

I don't know what's gotten into me today. Call it divine energy, call it being just plain fed up, but today I asserted myself and put my foot down.

Last night my back went out. I called Bugs to ask her to find someone else to babysit today.

Well....of course this request was met with the regular hums and uhhs, and ahhs.

She would try. Since her friend was already going to sit for the evening (they're going to a concert, didn't know that) she would ask her if she could sit all day. Otherwise she would have PH sit, since he wasn't supposed to work.

Calls this morning in tears, can't find anyone to babysit. Her boss wants PH to work (he's not needed) the boss also told her if PH babysits during the day he must work in the evening (neither restaurants are open tonight) The boss is a freaking jerk, that man has serious people issues.

SO, feeling a little better thanks to Advil and a hot shower I told her to bring Boo by. It's only half a day after all, most of which she will sleep her nap.

BUT.....

I sat Wheelie down and told him this crap is going to stop. He agreed.
I made up my mind, and told him about my plans.

So with a bit of trepidation in my loins I awaited her arrival this morning.

I took a deep breath and sat her down. In my friendliest and most mom-like voice I told her that as of May 1, I was only going to be available to babysit all day for two days a week. I will be able to pick Boo up from daycare in the afternoons, but other than that, two days will be my limit.

The news was received with a lighthearted: ok...

I told her there was no excuse for her to sit on her butt regarding daddy. Since our local sheriff or police are dragging their feet to arrest him on a warrant that was issued December 10th, it's up to her to light a little fire under their asses, and that of the folks at Children's Services.
Things won't happen by osmosis. And the money she has coming will come in damn handy to pay for child care.
She agrees, and knows that Mom is adamant and is putting her size 7 foot down this time.

Then I took a deep breath again and told her that her father and I are going to take a week's vacation the first full week of May.

SO

There

!!!!!

After she left and after Boo was tucked in for her nap I got on the computer and booked us a nice hotel in Hilton Head S.C. for 5 days.

SO

There

!!!!!

Now, wasn't that easy?

*lol*

SGMKJ!