A little late I know, but better late than never right? My life has been consumed by the office. I frequently find myself rolling home, kicking off my shoes and heading straight to my bed. Me. The Night Owl. Asleep at 7:30pm. Frequently. Sad.
We enjoyed a visit from my parents before Thanksgiving. The boys all had fun fishing out of Sarasota. So much fun in fact that Wade has done it about 5 times since. I can't express how happy I am that he has found something he enjoys doing with the boys, even if it does mean $100/lb fish. (He charters a boat and guide and if you take 6 people it is very afforadable, about $50 each for 4 hours of fishing all supplies included, but when you average out the amount of fish brought home with the price it seems crazy expensive!!)
Kyrie was named East Polk County Jr. Miss (now known as the Distinguished Young Woman of the Year Program) She did great at the state competition, but sadly didn't win any of the scholarships. We were so proud of her though!! However, we can't help but wonder if her not placing in any category had anything to do with the questions she had in her judges interview...which was the first impression the judges had of the contestants.
*What do you think of Glenn Beck? Which lead to
*What do you think about polygamy?
*What about gay marriage?
*What about gay couples adopting?
You get the idea. I don't think she stood a chance but we are proud of her and her ability to stick up for her beliefs.
Christmas was fun if not exhausting for me. I didn't even get to decorate like I like to. That pesky office drama seems to never go away.
We hired a new surgical tech to work part time at the suggestion of a fellow physician who also happens to be in our stake presidency. Long story short: they sent her our direction because they were going to have to let her go in the near future due to their hiring of a new P.A. They told her as much on top of cutting her hours and vacation pay. We liked her and told her she could have a full time position with us after the other Dr. had hired his new P.A. and we would hold the job for her through March. She gave notice and we got accused of stealing an employee out from under them and who knows what else. So, I'm still working. She will get to start full time in March though. I have however lost much respect for the other physician and his wife...and that incident isn't the only reason why. How would you like to hear from neighbors that your daughter's young women president gossips about her? Or have said YW pres's son come to school daily and tell you how much his mom doesn't like you. Yeah. The other physician's wife is our new YW prez too. Oh the joys of trying to love one another when what you'd really like to do is punch someone in the face or at least chew them out verbally in an effort to stay out of jail.
DH's parents came to visit for Kyrie's competition. More fishing ensued and more craziness at the office resulting in another employee being fired for showing up under the influence of something. Never a dull moment. I would really like a dull moment about now.
Instead...I'll sing my theme song: ala Dory from Finding Nemo...just keep smiling/just keep smiling smiling smiling smiling What do we do? We smile, smile. (I know she sing swimming, but that really doesn't help me now does it?)
