to whom it may concern (or the higher powers that be)...
we need to talk.
i am realizing now, four+ years into this job as a certified M.O.M., that several details were not discussed with me prior to my taking on this position.
i'd like to discuss these with you and see if there are any changes we can negotiate.
1 - who is the boss around here? i was under the impression that upon taking this job, i would be the BOSS. i have come to find out that is not exactly the case.
2 - job description...i'm wondering if perhaps you could send this to me again. i am convinced i MUST have misread it. either that, or you've decided to add tasks to my job, which i was not made aware of before my start date.
3 - health hazards...i am beginning to think the job site may be hazardous to my health. for example, today i had to clean up poop, throw up and mucous...all within a few minutes. can you please tell me where i can get a good face mask?!?!?
4 - benefits...speaking of health, i have recently become sick. while i can't say for sure that it was caused by the hazardous waste in this environment, i am leaning toward that assumption. prior to taking this job, i did not know that the position of certified M.O.M., would not receive sick days. one question for you...how do you expect the BOSS to get better if she's taking care of everyone else? and yes...i've tried the tea with honey, the matzoh ball soup, and the meds...they're not working! i welcome any suggestions you may have.
5 - compensation...yes, i knew before taking this position that i would not be paid in dollars. but c'mon buddy...can't a girl catch a break? i had to buy an 89cent bottle of shampoo today! if you'd like to revisit this area of my employee agreement, i'd definitely be open to that discussion...HINT, HINT!!!
i must say however, you were right about one thing...the paycheck of the heart is the greatest!!! i mean...c'mon...look at these guys...
Friday, February 6, 2009
to whom it may concern
Friday, January 30, 2009
catching up
i honestly can't believe how far behind i am on posting to the blog. we have just had so much going on and it seems that every time i plan to sit down at the computer, something else comes up. i just put jacob in his crib for a nap, with the hopes that he'll sleep and i'll play catch up. of course, i should probably be folding the laundry or cleaning the pile of dirty dishes from last night's book club...but alas, i will type instead!
as many of you know, we were in the ER with jacob last sunday after he fell off the changing table. as it turns out, he has an inguinal hernia. the ER doc (who was wonderful) was able to push it back in, but he will now need surgery to repair/close the canal. while the hernia only occurred on one side of his groin, they will close the canal on both sides, for preventative measures. he is scheduled for surgery on tuesday, feb 10th at 10am. as news of this has spread through email and of course facebook, i am once again reminded how blessed we are to have such amazing friends and family! and while many of you are not physically by our side, i know without a doubt you are by our side in thought and prayer. thank you so much for all that you have offered to help us with during this time. i am keeping a positive mindset and am so thankful that jacob did not have any permanent injury caused by his fall. of course, no parent wants to watch their child endure any kind of pain. however, as we sat in the ER with jacob, and watched him undergo a ct scan, ultrasound and some painful physical maneuvering, i kept thinking to myself "this could have been so much worse." there are people who live their lives in and out of hospitals with their sick children. i feel for these parents and what they must go through day in and day out. if you have children, give them an extra hug and kiss today and be thankful that you are blessed by their presence. they are a gift and we must cherish every moment we have together!
as i type this, i cannot help but also think of my mom and aunt, sitting by my grandma's bedside. as they've described to me, she knows she is dying and seems to be peace. she is mentioning people who have passed on, whom she has not talked about, let alone even remembered in years. i honestly believe these people are there by her side too, as she spends what may be her last moments here and begins to pass on and join them on the other side. taking us all by surprise, my grandma lived to celebrate her 86th birthday yesterday. while she's not able to be on the phone, i did sing happy birthday to her and i know in my heart she heard it.
grandma roz, my prayer for you right now is that you know how much love you have brought into this world and the many lives you have touched. you are an amazing woman! you taught mom and judy how to be great moms, who in turn have taught the same to your four granddaughters. i am so glad that you lived to see not just one, but two great grandsons born into our family. we did it grandma...we have boys in this family! i know you still can't believe it! i love you and i want you to know it is okay to let go. we all love you!!!
