It Didn't Take Long

No, it didn't take long for the drama to rear it's ugly head. Literally, I blogged just hours ago and by the end of gymnastics - Drama. HaaaLaaaa (does anyone know the correct spelling of this word? Hollaa, hollar...don't know and I am pretty confident my little insanity following knew precisely what I meant!)

As I mentioned in the previous blog, I am in charge of ballet lesson fees. After speaking to the gym owner, who then clarified with the team coach, I realized that the training team will only have one lesson per week. "Why does this matter Queenie?" you might be asking. No worries, I am about to tell you why it matters. In my mind, "I thought great news for those parents!" Less fees, lucky indeed. To be clear, their fee was only $16.00 a month for two, 30 minute classes per week. Now it's a whopping $8.00 a month. Lucky, doesn't even begin to describe what is going on in my mind! It just so happens the "training team" has class right after ours. I saw an opportunity to approach the parents and spread the fabulous news! It turns out my fabulous news ::::pregnant pause:::: was not so fabulous for everyone. Before I replay the conversation, I want to remind all of you of something important, do not and it bears repeating, do NOT kill the messenger. She is already hanging by the crown of her teeth (Dental humor)! The conversation went like this;

Moi: Good news! I made a mistake and your fee will only be $8.00 per month for ballet.
*I then explain my mistake which in hindsight should fall under misunderstanding*

Parental response: This isn't great news!  What do you mean they are only getting one ballet lesson per week?  Our girls are already getting short changed.  They are losing 30 minutes of gym time and we are still paying the same, plus the added cost of ballet lessons.

Moi:  With all due respect (and I have seen this class - mostly little bits), most of the girls will be good to make it through the 30 minute class. They just aren't at an age to handle anything longer.

Parent: MY DAUGHTER CAN HANDLE IT! She is seven years old and these girls are all ready behind and how will they catch up? My daughter was supposed to move up but they didn't have enough spots for her.  *I blacked out for a moment*

Moi: *Random sarcastic thoughts running through my head* Oh I didn't realize your daughter was that old.  However, my suggestion is to speak with the coach about this.  I am only in charge of collecting the money for ballet.

Parent:  Oh I will be talking to the Coach.  Blah, blah, blah, blah.......blah........blah.....blah blah blah

Moi:  (Starting to get worried about these black outs) Okay, well talk to the coach.  Have a nice day!

Exit stage left

NOW, this is a case of my daughter is a superstar if I ever saw it.  Do you remember my blog about how your child should be a super star in your eyes?  Again, I draw the line when you cross over the obvious reality. I have a very hard time believing that the coach just didn't have a spot for her in the next level.  He just re-evaluated all the girls and placed them accordingly - my child moved up.  A few kids got moved up, down and around.  I'm not the coach, I don't know what he sees but in my humble ole opinion, your child is more than likely where they belong - deal with it.

Sincerely,
The Queen Of Insanity

Let Summer Begin!

As I type this, all but one of my children are still passed out in their beds.  Yes, the time of year has arrived, summer break.  Most Mom's panic and worry what they will do with their little ankle biters home all summer.  I don't worry because I know exactly what I will do - Maintain insanity! 

Last week was busy.  Scott worked the Memorial Tournament all week and the kids finished up school on Thursday, we had dress rehearsal, dance recital, gymnastics/meeting and Sunday my niece graduated from The Ohio State University College Of Dentistry as a Dental Hygienist.  The dance recital was great and I have been dubbed "Teachers Pet" because I got to go in the back door of the venue and received a beautiful hanging basket.  I'm okay with it, it's probably the nicest thing I have been called in a long time and I like flowers!

Saturday morning I took Olivia to gymnastics a little early because as it turns out, I had a board meeting.  Okay, I hope you are sitting down.  Are you?  Alright, I have big news....I am now an official Member-at-Large on the CGA Amateur Athletics Board!  Isn't that exciting?  I am not really sure what it means other than I get to sit in on board meetings, vote and try to control my A.D.D. tendencies. Oh and collect money for summer ballet.  If they knew how broke I was right now, they might reconsider letting me collect cash from anyone!  (I feel since I put that out there I must state, I would NEVER steal money from anyone, let alone these hardworking girls).  In thinking about the title, "Member-at-Large", I might ask to have my new found title changed to Speaker of the House.  Lets be frank, shall we?  The reason I am now in cahoots with the board is because I have a big ole mouth. Things have calmed down a bit since the old president stepped down and I am looking forward to the next possible drama.

On Sunday, I got myself and the girls up and ready for Jessica's graduation.  I was only a mere five minutes late to my parents.  All things considered, I give myself an A for punctuality.  Yes, I gave myself an A because when I finally got there my Mom was still dilly dalling around in the house - hence we had to wait on her. I love how that worked out!  It's like I was there ten minutes early.

Now, I can't even begin to tell you the joy I felt sitting in an auditorium full of graduating dentists and dental hygienists.  One of my friends suggested I do some networking for future deals on dental work.  Truly a great idea had I only thought of it beforehand.  I could have made up business cards:

The Queen of Insanity
AKA: Dental Nightmare
Please call 555-1212 when
you need a little extra pro-bono
experience

Honestly, I was honored to be there to watch her walk across the stage and graduate from college. You go girl!  Go out there and be a dental nazi! I will still love you. 

Well this is it for now...I will continue blogging about this week week when I get around to it.

Sincerely,
The Queen of Insanity