Winning Wednesday 2/3/16

LadySamLady · February 2016

Time to brag, y'all. What is winning for you this week?

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mrstmoose · February 2016

We found daycare and it is all set up! Woohoo!

tripledaggerWed95976 · February 2016

Passed my glucose test!!!! Woohoo!!!

VS2016 · February 2016

Yesterday we had a snow day and I was secretly hoping for a two hour delay today... Well, I got a text at 5:20am and it was another no school day!!!!!

Charissadeats · February 2016

DH's car had to go in because the exhaust's hanger came loose. Anyways - the car is booked in and he's working at home (with me) for today and tomorrow!! Two extra full days with my favourite! So spoiled!

cortney626 · February 2016

Last night we had Mexican food and ice cream for my mom's bday. I also got a shipment from PinkBlush! My husband has been working late but will be home at a decent time tonight. Can't wait to just spend time with him. We have our 3d/4d ultrasound Saturday!

jumpy57 · February 2016

DH ordered a teak bench for our shower! Yay for leg shaving, or just sitting in the shower

balamama · February 2016

passed my glucose test and I was convinced I was going to fail! such a good feeling.

Sunshinebins · February 2016

SO started work later today because his first client moved their appointment, so we got to go get coffee together! It was so nice to have a few extra minutes with him this morning!

laurenmdrn16 · February 2016

This is a weird one, so hang on:

On Monday I got a call from daycare that my son spiked a temp. I called for a sub nurse, knowing I would need to take the rest of the day and the next because MH's work has been crazy and I knew he couldn't take a day. I was bummed about using 2 sick days, but c'est la vie. I love this sub nurse and she knows my office and is awesome. Anyways, she pulled me aside and whispered that she was talking with a nurse leader from a different district who was asking about me. Apparently at the last state-wide conference I had really impressed her (she used to work on the state DPH and is constantly in recruiting mode). She was wondering if I was planning on going back to work in September (she is friendly with my mom, another school nurse in a different district, and my mom must have told her about my pregnancy). The sub said she thought so and the other nurse leader said that she was going to try to poach me and get me to work in her district...which happens to have a daycare available for children of students and staff, has ties with an incredible Montessori preschool within walking distance from my house, and has the nurses on the teacher's salary/union so the pay is much better. I was speechless, but the sub asked if I was interested and I just nodded and she said "Ok, I'll let her know to be on the lookout for your application. She basically said the job is yours if you want it." So I spent all of Monday and yesterday tweaking my resume and filling out the application (in between giving my son Tylenol and nebulizer treatments).

So today I came back to the office (after two days mind you) and you would think I was gone for two weeks. Teachers were banging down my door, freaking out about things that weren't done "the right way" the last two days. Finally, I could take a breath and the secretary smiled and said "This place falls apart without you." It was so sweet and made me feel great, but now I feel a little conflicted about jumping ship and letting myself be poached. Basically, this is the best "problem" I could imagine having. On the one hand, I could stay where I am at, getting paid less money and sending 2 kids to daycare (at $615/week...pretty much my entire salary), or I could go to the other district, get free on-site daycare for baby and get my son into a fantastic preschool for a reduced rate, while getting paid more and being groomed to possibly advance my career to the state level so I can really stretch my wings in policy development. I am going to talk with my mom about it and some other school nurses I know to see if I am missing something, but it really seems like a no-brainer to me...

dsmith211 · February 2016

DH and I are huge Disney fans so of course I stalk the Disney store website every day for sales. Especially on the baby clothes. Well today I finally struck gold and baby clothes/accessories are up to 40% off. Yay cute Disney baby clothes!

businessmama · February 2016

I planned an office baby shower for a coworker today, but the menu was all the foods I had been wanting. Not only did I eat them at the shower, but I hid extras in the work fridge for me.

kbrands7 · February 2016

DH arranged a date night for us on Friday for dinner, a battle-of-the-bands, and (most importantly) already got my mom to agree to watch DS. He was going to make it a surprise, but figured he should give me some notice, so he messaged me about it a little while ago.

Bltbear82 · February 2016

Today would have been my mom's 66th birthday but instead of being sad I'm trying to focus on positive things - we had a 3D scan this morning, I got a manicure, and I actually made it to the gym today instead of just wearing gym clothes all day.

Pascal86 · February 2016

laurenmdrn16 said:

This is a weird one, so hang on...

So today I came back to the office (after two days mind you) and you would think I was gone for two weeks. Teachers were banging down my door, freaking out about things that weren't done "the right way" the last two days. Finally, I could take a breath and the secretary smiled and said "This place falls apart without you." It was so sweet and made me feel great, but now I feel a little conflicted about jumping ship and letting myself be poached. Basically, this is the best "problem" I could imagine having. On the one hand, I could stay where I am at, getting paid less money and sending 2 kids to daycare (at $615/week...pretty much my entire salary), or I could go to the other district, get free on-site daycare for baby and get my son into a fantastic preschool for a reduced rate, while getting paid more and being groomed to possibly advance my career to the state level so I can really stretch my wings in policy development. I am going to talk with my mom about it and some other school nurses I know to see if I am missing something, but it really seems like a no-brainer to me...

This is awesome! Sounds like you know this, but never let a current job hold you back from advancing your career. You think if they could get a better nurse for less money, they wouldn't do it in a heartbeat? Holding yourself back for the sake of being loyal to an employer doesn't make sense, because it rarely goes the other way. Also, it sounds like you're good at your job, but things falling apart while you're gone doesn't mean that things would be broken all the time next year when they fill the role with someone else. Sounds like a win-win though, a lot of good opportunities, but if the new thing doesn't pan out, a very fulfilling job for the time-being!

TXmamatobe · February 2016

My turkey veggie lasagna is in the crockpot for dinner so that means I don't have to cook later. Yay! Also, there are tons of maternity dresses on sale at Asos - you just have to specifically look in the maternity sale section. I ordered several and I can't wait for them to get here!

There is a gorgeous pink and black dress that would be so pretty for a little girl baby shower...and a really pretty embellished dark blue.

dsmith211 · February 2016

Yay the daycare deposit has been taken out. Our spot is secured! I'm almost $500 poorer, but at least I have daycare! Lol.

gamommyx3 · February 2016

laurenmdrn16 said:

This is a weird one, so hang on:

On Monday I got a call from daycare that my son spiked a temp. I called for a sub nurse, knowing I would need to take the rest of the day and the next because MH's work has been crazy and I knew he couldn't take a day. I was bummed about using 2 sick days, but c'est la vie. I love this sub nurse and she knows my office and is awesome. Anyways, she pulled me aside and whispered that she was talking with a nurse leader from a different district who was asking about me. Apparently at the last state-wide conference I had really impressed her (she used to work on the state DPH and is constantly in recruiting mode). She was wondering if I was planning on going back to work in September (she is friendly with my mom, another school nurse in a different district, and my mom must have told her about my pregnancy). The sub said she thought so and the other nurse leader said that she was going to try to poach me and get me to work in her district...which happens to have a daycare available for children of students and staff, has ties with an incredible Montessori preschool within walking distance from my house, and has the nurses on the teacher's salary/union so the pay is much better. I was speechless, but the sub asked if I was interested and I just nodded and she said "Ok, I'll let her know to be on the lookout for your application. She basically said the job is yours if you want it." So I spent all of Monday and yesterday tweaking my resume and filling out the application (in between giving my son Tylenol and nebulizer treatments).

So today I came back to the office (after two days mind you) and you would think I was gone for two weeks. Teachers were banging down my door, freaking out about things that weren't done "the right way" the last two days. Finally, I could take a breath and the secretary smiled and said "This place falls apart without you." It was so sweet and made me feel great, but now I feel a little conflicted about jumping ship and letting myself be poached. Basically, this is the best "problem" I could imagine having. On the one hand, I could stay where I am at, getting paid less money and sending 2 kids to daycare (at $615/week...pretty much my entire salary), or I could go to the other district, get free on-site daycare for baby and get my son into a fantastic preschool for a reduced rate, while getting paid more and being groomed to possibly advance my career to the state level so I can really stretch my wings in policy development. I am going to talk with my mom about it and some other school nurses I know to see if I am missing something, but it really seems like a no-brainer to me...

Yaaaaaaaaaayyyyy you got a win!!! You were due for one after the week you had last week. I think you already know what you have to do. And, wasn't it you that was asked to check out one of the teacher's Mirena? Cause that would motivate me the hell out of there for sure

balamama · February 2016

TXmamatobe said:

My turkey veggie lasagna is in the crockpot for dinner so that means I don't have to cook later. Yay! Also, there are tons of maternity dresses on sale at Asos - you just have to specifically look in the maternity sale section. I ordered several and I can't wait for them to get here!

There is a gorgeous pink and black dress that would be so pretty for a little girl baby shower...and a really pretty embellished dark blue.

I just ordered two dresses from the sale section of Asos today (totaling $41 and their free shipping minimum is $40)! Definitely winning.

helleebellee · February 2016

Made a cake for a cake auction tonight…best.damn.cake.ever. I might actually have to buy it back…because who actually wants to make another cake?

Merciel · February 2016

- husband got the garbage disposal fixed and it was both easier and cheaper than anticipated (the plumber was able to find and fix the problem in ~20 minutes).

- husband put together the pack n' play/bassinet, thereby completing our first-round Baby Containment System (hooray!). He's been so good today.

- Whole Foods has really good organic mangos right now and they're on sale. I bought a giant sack of them and I'll probably get some more soon.

AdorkablePixie · February 2016

I'm six month pregnant and a majority of my jeans still fit comfortably and button. Winning!

khochanadel · February 2016

Paid our daycare deposit for the twins and we are officially on the wait list!

MsIan · February 2016

Won my trial after the prosecutor upped the charges from 1 to 3 counts and my client gets to move back into his house now!

KidShrink · February 2016

I realized looking at myself in the mirror today that not only I have a cute bump, but also that having a big bump made my legs look slimmer. That's a win for me

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