Let's See....

Our car still isn't right after the accident. Now the trunk leaks and there are still many problems in the paint and trim.

My husband's back is also not right.

My sinuses? Not right (I'm having pain and pressure right now and I hate to hear this thought in my head but I cannot wait for a hard frost to kill all the ragweed!)

Work is nutty too. I find myself spending a whole day chasing down an elusive and confusing problem which I do think in this instance added to my headache.

My six year old is in a "club" at recess. It's kinda the reverse of the "He-Man Women Hater's Club" from the Little Rascals. I don't care, at least she isn't playing alone the entire time which was often the case last year.

My four year old is having issues at preschool with a little boy who likes to hit/shove.

Did I mention I have somehow been drafted as a cheerleading coach (now that is a good one).

It's almost the weekend, and not a minute too soon. My workday is just about over and now all the real work begins. I've been up since 5:20 am. I've been blasting saline up my nose all day. My voice sounds like a transexual man's.

Serta

So the company in question is Serta, and though we finally got a replacement mattress, the whole process was the most uncustomerfriendly crap you could imagine.
Did you know that a stain voids the warranty? (outfoxed them with mattress protector)
Did you know that without the original receipt your warranty is void? (although you could prove many ways that you made this purchase).
You must pay $35 to get an inspector out and he may or may not decide in your favor.
You must pay $114 after that to pay for delivery and removal.
You must have the bed stripped before the inspector arrives or he will leave and you will pay $35 to get him back out there.
Also, if you ever want to call them, you must leave a voicemail and then wait 48 hours for a call back (don't be caught without your phone). But this number will get you a human:
Toll free: 1-888-557-3782
Did you know you cannot use the handles on your king size mattress to move or lift it?
Well my husband came up with the original receipt and together we ran the gauntlet. We got our new mattress on Saturday and so far it is the exact opposite of our old one. Thank goodness it's a no-flip because it is king sized and has no handles.

Also I got my night guard to ease jaw pain from clenching my teeth all night long. It seems to be helping even after only four nights.

At Least I can Still Smoke in My Car!

I just saw that on the bumper of a rusted out blazer. I thought it was odd for a number of reasons:
1) If you have nothing of relevance to add, by all means stick it on your vehicle
2) Is the fact that you like to smoke supposed to endear you to other drivers?
3) Is the fact that you can't smoke in my face supposed to outrage me (get me on your side?)
4) Are you complaining of loss of rights? Because for years you've had the right to cause cancer in people you don't even know... What about our rights?

I just thought that it was the strangest thing. I think it's nutty how smokers want to try to refute the 'smoking is bad for you and those around you' type of logic. Not everything people like to do should be allowed in all public places, things like:
Having sex, masturbating, doing drugs, picking their noses, listening to explicit songs, looking at porn...
I could think of many others. Sure everyone should have the right to do what they want when in private (well the drugs are still illegal, but you know what I mean). But any of those behaviors at a restaurant or a bar will get you into trouble, tossed out if not arrested. There is a time and place for anything, especially if it can hurt others around you.
Tell me where I'm wrong.

What's New?

Well, having two kids in school and working is a real challenge. I’ve never felt so much like life is out of control. My house is messy, I’m not sleeping nearly enough, everyone is run-down and crabby. The quality of meals in our house is rapidly deteriorating. I’m only human, and yet I still feel so sub-standard. You know, everyone else can do it, why can’t I? Yet I spend about 3 hours every Saturday on my kids’ ballet classes. Then I spend another 3+/week on cheerleading. Then there are social obligations. There is no time left for me.

I would like to soak in the tub with some Natalie Merchant music and a glass of wine. We’ll call that my vacation. I’ll let you know when I get around to that.

Meanwhile I’ve got some very very exciting news. I am getting a new mattress delivered on Saturday. I don’t know that I’ve blogged about this, and until I am satisfied I don’t want to name the company responsible. But the bed we’ve shared for the past 3 years looks like a giant W. There are large human depressions in it. It looks as if a couple of whales have been wallowing there for a few years (and we just aren’t THAT big!!).
So I am getting my dental ‘night guard’ today I believe, which will ease the pain in my jaw!! The new mattress is arriving on Saturday, which should ease the pain in my back(and his). So at least for the 5 or 6 hours that I am in the bed, I may actually rest. (ahhhh)

Actually, last night I think I was asleep by 10:30 and I got up today at 5:20, so I was quite close to a good amount of sleep.

I’m going stag to a wedding on Saturday. I am very much looking forward to this. A lot of good friends will be there, and I will be dancing which is one of my absolute favorite things to do (when I actually get to choose!). A shout out to Heather for (again) lending me something to wear. I can think of at least 3 weddings where I wore one of Heather’s dresses!!! Thanks H! This will be fun.

Open house tonight at the school. Get to meet my daughter’s teacher finally. I’m looking forward to this also.