Random Outlaw

NOOOOOOOOO!

Firstly, the Moosh had a vision and hearing evaluation this morning because his preschool teacher is having some trouble understanding him.  I've honestly been worried about his speech for some time, so I decided to call the school district and have him evaluated.  The beginning of the eval did not go well, neither the diagnostician nor the speech-language pathologist could understand what he was saying.  However, by the end of the visit, the speech-language pathologist was on the fence about sending him on for further testing.  However, the diagnostician was worried about what she called his "connected speech" so they are making sure that the next evaluator takes a language sample.  We'll see how it goes.

In other news, the Moosh's preschool teacher informed me that 2/3 of the 3-year-old class has the flu, as well as one of the little girls in his class.  NOOOOOOO! That is that very last thing in a long list of last things that we need right now.  Fie.  Fie on the flu.

By The Way

I was not the only parent who sent her child to school on Valentine's Day in play clothes.  However, I saw the V-Day picture today and I found it interesting that out of 9 kids 6 were dressed up and 3 were not.  Split directly on gender lines!  I find it so funny that all the other boys' moms were like HELL NO we are not putting them in nice clothes!

The Moosh did look quite festive in his red shirt, though.

Bonus Time!

I work damn hard at my job. Damn. Hard. Usually I rue the day when I get out of bed. But not in February. You see, February is Bonus Time. The bonus is not massively ginormus, but it is a decent amount of cash. A large sum is going into savings, but I am setting aside $600 FOR ME. No guilt!

Now I am at a crossroads. It's easy to salivate over The Bonus and the resplendent cash, but I tell you... 2 or 3 big ticket items and The Bonus is gone!  It is so sad. So we must be careful with The Bonus.

Here's what I'm thinking I COULD get with The Bonus:

1) A facial and pedicure at a local spa. I always get a face wax because I am hairy.
Total cost (including tip): $200.

Enjoyment Level: High.
Necessity: Negligible (could get cheaper wax job elsewhere).
Longevity: Fleeting.
Satisfaction: Always leaves me wanting more!

2) A natural skin care system that will help my flaky, itchy skin and acne marks.

Total cost (including shipping): $180

Enjoyment level: Meh. I hate washing my face (sensory issues).
Necessity: High - my face needs some serious help.
Longevity: 6 months.
Satisfaction: Well if I actually use it and it works I will be very satisfied. But will I use it or will I have just dropped $180 on nice smelling products that will sit on my shelf? Conundrum.

3) 3 month long T-Tapp online course intended to develop consistency, goal setting, and accountability.

Total cost (discounted): $200

Enjoyment level: Medium.
Necessity: High - my stomach is starting to scare me.
Longevity: 3 month class, but if I actually DO develop consistency and accountablility, indefinite.
Satisfaction: If I do the class and gain from it, I will be satisfied. Let us not remark on the last time Lisa did an online class for T-Tapp and dropped out after two weeks. Also I have way less time now, so it would be more of a challenge.

4) Mad money.

Total cost: variable up to $600

Enjoyment: High. I love to spend!
Necessity: 0
Longevity: How long does mad money ever last?
Satisfaction: Medium to low. Those impulse purchases never turn out to be as good at home as they were in the store.

So what would you do? Help me out!

Cranky

Sorry for the lack of updates but I am angry with the universe RE: the weather.  Please note: when it is 70 degrees and gorgeous one day and 40 degrees and rainy 12 hours later, it tends to be detrimental to the human body.  I have been sick for 2 damn weeks, thanks to the stupid weather.  I took the Moosh to the doctor today because he had started coughing and hacking again, some more, and initially they weren't going to do anything other than add Zyrtec to his drug cocktail, but then his rapid strep test came back positive.  Poor kid.  Another round of antibiotics, anyone?  Sniff.

Also, I hate Valentine's Day.  I really, super, extra hate it.  Only adding to my hate is the fact that they are having an all day party at the Moosh's school on Thursday, and they actually expect parents of 4 and 5-year-olds to send them in fancy dress clothes.  So they can get them stained, I guess.  Anyway, we don't own any, and I am not buying fancy clothes for a school party.  The end.

I swear, if I see one more Vermont Teddy Bear commercial I will commit ritual suicide.  These commercials are so stupid and sexist that I have to stab both my ears and my eyes with forks every time they come on.  They are toys.  Toys are for CHILDREN.  These bears start at $49.  Grrr. Grrr. That's my Vermont Teddy Bear growl.

Whoops, another Vermont Teddy Bear commercial just came on.  Now where is my samurai sword?