No, she can't and won't watch my dd on weekends. She'll be here to watch her this Saturday because I have CPR training, but other than that no...she isn't the most reliable person...I just can't work weekends...yes that's an excellent price for daycare, they feed them and take them to school...you can't beat that. Tomorrow I have to go get the applications...I had a horrible traumatic event today...
If anyone knows about early childhood onset bipolar disorder, they would understand what I'm going through with dd. I've mentioned before that dd has been getting her days and information mixed up...well, today dd was supposed to come out of the door at school like she normally does and I would cross the street and get her. This time I waited 5 minutes and then went into the school...no dd. I even went into the office and asked them if they'd seen her...they said no. I ran into the Assistant Principal and he said he hadn't seen dd, she wasn't in his office today. So, I went to her teacher and asked if Lea was there, they said no, she already left.
So, I went back to the office and asked them to page her. Nothing. So, then I told them I would look outside for her but then a teacher who patrolled the front area came in and said he hadn't see dd. So, then I went and looked for her near our car and even looked on the other side because dd likes to hide_(especially in the parking lot in the dark which scares the mess out of me)-and she wasn't there so I came back in and told the principal and he and I walked around looking for her. When we came back, the Assistant Principal and dd's counselor where there and I suggested they call the Boys and Girls club to see if she's there...she isn't supposed to be on their bus at all, but there she was, so he suggested that I come back after I pick her up. So, I did and he suggested that she sit in the lobby and wait for me, but there would be no adult to watch her. I didn't like that so he said that I could come 5 minutes before school got out and have them send her down...I told him I liked that ideal and I felt better about it...
Every year dd's bipolar condition gets worse and worse...this was the scariest thing I ever faced...for a brief moment I did not know where my child was...
I really hope the secretaries get it this time that it isn't my fault that I'm not picking dd up on time, especially when she doesn't give me her half day notes etc. just like she never brought home the note saying there is no school this Friday for her...it wasn't in her locker or in her bookbag...see...Friday would've come and I wouldn'tve known except that no one else would be there...
I just hope that when I'm finally working, dd will be on the right meds and things will work out much better for us, so I don't lose my job because I have to rush off because of an incident with dd...
Besides all that...nothing frugal...I got dd a thermos that was $4.19, the kind that goes over the shoulder so she won't forget it and it has a sip top so she doesn't have to spill it. I got myself a notepad I needed for my class, a larger coffee mug...I still need some straws...and a few other things for Halloween. So, not at all frugal, but it's just one of those days...
Leasmom - oh, that must of been so scarry for you! It sounds like you kept positive through the whole thing, and that's good. I'm so glad you found her and everything was ok. I don't know much about bipolar, does she just forget things? Or does she easily get things mixed up? You're doing such a great job with her, you're such a good mom! I'm sure it will all work out. Go fix yourself a nice cup of tea and take a nice bath and relax!
Carol
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Patrice,
You have had a stressful day! What a scare not to know where your child is. 17 yo dd gave me a fright in Salt Lake City when she was about 7. We met my sil at a strip mall and she wanted to go home with her, which dh and I decided would be ok, since we were headed that way when we got done shopping. Then she decided she didn't want to go with Auntie, but wanted her mommy, so sil said ok. Unfortunately, sil didn't tell us dd was coming with us not her. We got back to sil's house to find out WE had all left her at the store. Dh and I went back, and I was panicking and all upset, and the customer service clerk was so cold and uncaring, she said , "You'll find her." We did, but I don't know who I was more upset with, sil or the customer service lady! She actually had gone into one of the other stores. Anyway, YOU are a great mother, and doing your best.
I think you were looking for a recipe to use marshmellow creme. I didn't look back far enough to see if anyone gave you one. Here is one right off the bottle of Kraft's marshmellow creme. (BTW, we love to eat in right out of the bottle ) I buy one bottle of year just to do this with.)
Fantasy Fudge
3 cups sugar
3/4 (1 1/2 sticks) butter
1 small 5 oz. can of evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
1 1/2 pkgs. semi sweet baking chocolate, chopped
1 jar marshmellow creme (7 oz.)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
Heat sugar, butter and milk to full rolling boil in 3 qt. heavy saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil on medium, heat until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees Farenheit, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate and marshmellow creme until melted. Stir in vanilla and walnuts. Spread immediately in foil lined 9 inch square pan. Cool at least 4 hours at room temperature. Cut into squares. Store in air tight container
NOTE: If you don't have a candy thermometer, bring sugar mixture to full rolling boil then begin timing for 4 minutes while mixture continues to boil, stirring constantly.
It is severe depression in wheres someone sees and hears things that aren't there, they become suicidal and can go through with the process of killing themselves, they have mood shifts...up and down. It's very frightening...and lately dd's meds have been increased and they have made her aggravated, forgetful and having what I call fits...but they are mini-rages, in which she throws things, hits at things, screams, etc.
It's something that is hard to go through, especially when you watch your young child go through this. Dd's father had to be bipolar...he nor his family told me he was bipolar but they sure acted funny when we told them I was pregnant. Even his mother said she couldn't bond with dd until she knew she was normal...of course dd and I haven't seen her dad nor his mom in years...way before dd started showing bipolar symptoms...We weren't married by the way...
Dd's pdoc-(pediatric psyciatrist)-...his nurse accused me over the phone as I stood in dd's principals office over the phone of not setting my priorities straight because I cancelled dd's appt. Friday because I had the CNA class...well, I didn't know this would happen, I'm not THAT psychic, and besides, she isn't putting money in my pocket and this is my only chance to have a steady income, degree or not...how dare she say that??? If I weren't standing there, I would've went off on her. I did tell her I didn't care what she or the other staff members thought, just get a quicker appt. with dd's pdoc...
It's a daily battle to have a mentally disabled child, especially when all the 'experts' blame the parent, as if I don't have enough on my shoulders!!!
Last day of the grand re-opening at the thrift shop dh works at. I found 2 pairs of shoes for myself, marked $1.50 each. I got them half price! One pair is New Balance, the brand my podiatrist recommends for my bunions. Of course they are worn out, but in better shape than the ones I'm wearing now. I should take them into the doc for some new liners that are supposed to be so good for feet, but even with insurance, they are so expensive, and I don't think they are helping that much anyway. My feet aren't going to feel like a million bucks until I get the surgery done. I want to get the surgery done through a study. I'll get my meds and surgery done for free! I just can't afford the time off from work right now. We just switched over to a new system at work, and I am the only one trained to do the receiving, no back up whatsoever. My supervisor isn't too thrilled with me taking the time off. We are short one guy who was supposed to be my backup, but I am relieved that he is no longer there, I'm afraid I would come back to a mess!
Just 5 more days and I get to meet Songberries !!!!! We live about 6 hrs apart.
Patrice - I can't even imagine what you're going through with your daughter, but it sounds like you're a great mom and dealing well with it. Thanks for the information about it.
Carol
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Patrice - Regarding the school's early dismissals, etc. Can they give you a calendar listing these days and times of dismissals?
I know some of what you are going thru as my DH and I met at a Children's Psychiatric Hospital - we were both employees there not patients. DS also has some problems, though no psychiatric diagnosis. He has to wait in the lobby for me to pick up.
My frugal today was finalizing the income statement from a Family Picnic we had at our church that I was in charge of. Now I will get a check remimbursing me for my expenses, which I am really needing!
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I got a email from the lady I bought these from, she has offerred to send more at no cost, so that is a good thing. I'm so glad I didn't just fly off the handle and give her a bad rating. Dh was so upset over this, he is very sceptical of ebay and even the internet. He doesn't do computers yet except a special thing they do here at work where they plug up our models to a computer and it takes readings. We are hoping to buy a brand new at Christmas and I'll have to watch him for awhile. His friend was telling him yesterday about a site where you can gamble (starts out with free chips) and then you can pay to play. Dh said "On the free chips,bet you were winning weren't you" friend said "Well yeah" dh said if you gamble money, bet you don't keep winning, it's a trick to draw you in. I'm so glad I found all of you, it has been the best experience and I've met so many nice friends here.
Anna
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Anna, I'm glad the seller was willing to try to work things out. Sounds like she is being fair about the whole thing!
Leasmom, best of luck with your job & day care for your DD. That must have been scary for you when she went to the wrong place after school!!! I hope her meds get straightened out so you can breathe easier. I'm kind of surprised that the school hasn't given the parents an annual calendar with all the info for closing/early dismissal on it. My kids are bad about bringing stuff home too....the school gives an envelope to the oldest child EVERY WEDNESDAY with any info in it that we would need. My DS/11 has been dealing with the envelope since he was 4. Bring it home, hand it to me, I empty it, put in anything that has to go back signed or whatever, and he's supposed to hand it in the next day. After 8 years you'd THINK he'd remember to do this, right?????
) I buy one bottle of year just to do this with.) 
DS also has some problems, though no psychiatric diagnosis. He has to wait in the lobby for me to pick up. 
I hope her meds get straightened out so you can breathe easier. I'm kind of surprised that the school hasn't given the parents an annual calendar with all the info for closing/early dismissal on it. My kids are bad about bringing stuff home too....the school gives an envelope to the oldest child EVERY WEDNESDAY with any info in it that we would need. My DS/11 has been dealing with the envelope since he was 4. Bring it home, hand it to me, I empty it, put in anything that has to go back signed or whatever, and he's supposed to hand it in the next day. After 8 years you'd THINK he'd remember to do this, right????? 
