Posted by annierose on December 9, 2005, at 18:41:06
I live in the Midwest and we were hit with a snow storm last night. Nothing too major, IMO. But they never listen to me and closed the schools anyway ... seriously ... 5 inches of snow is nothing these days.
Not only did I have to go to work, I had a therapy appointment at 10 a.m. My husband is one to usually help me in these situations, but his work is through the roof lately and he had conference calls already scheduled. My high school sitter's school HAD school (figures), my friend was in a similar bind. My daughter is almost 12 and thought she could watch her brother, but by 8 a.m., I could tell she was in a BAD MOOD. Snapping at everyone. She finally said, "I'm not sure I can watch my brother and not be mad." I had already called my T and left a message telling her I felt conflicted. I wanted to go, but had no place for my kids. So when we spoke, I cancelled.
I still feel sad. It was, in the end, my choice. How come this is so darn important to me? I'll see her on Monday, but my heart is blue. It just wasn't a nice phone conversation. She just seemed, not her. Now my kids want to finally pick out our Christmas tree and I'm just not in the mood. But I have to do this for them. I just hate all the work the holidays bring upon us.
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thread:587541
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