I just can't believe this.

Of course I can.  Who am I kidding?

Sorry, I've been a busy little bee.  Actually, not sorry, but here a few quickie updates. 

• DJ started school
• I started school
• I don't understand the concept of Citing
• When DON'T I cite?
• I haven't been to my job since last week
• I'm going back tomorrow :(
• I am one year older
• DJ keeps growing, it's pissing me off
• Philly school district transportation, pissed me off
• Mr Big didn't call me to wish me a Happy Bday, yep, pissed me off
• PIC called me yesterday and left me a message on my cell phone telling me how she has a job interview tomorrow (You GO, girl!), yada, yada, blah, blah (she always does this), then tells my voicemail, “Oh, hold on, I have a call on my other line.“ 

I know that was a long hmmm.  But I've been reading many articles and things over the last few months that have made me go hmm.  And that hmm keeps getting longer and longer.

I can only shake my head at this.

This morning I was leaving work.  DJ was like wait, wait, wait.  He told me I forgot to give him another hug and kiss. As I turn to leave, he says, “Mommy, thank you for putting your arm around me in the middle of the night.” 

On the count of 3: 

1

2

3

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Pops bought DJ Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban awhile back.  I finally sat down to play a bit of it tonight.  It's a pretty cool game except I want to go explore and Ron keeps telling me “C'mon Harry, we're going to be late.” 

 “Shut the hell up, Ron” 

Then I flipendo his ass.  I wish I could smack him silly.   

Me:  DJ, where is the other big pillow at?

DJ:  It's in your room, on the floor.  It's wet.

Me:  Why is it wet?

DJ:  I put my sock on it. 

Me:  Is your sock wet?

DJ:  Yes.

Me:  How did your sock get wet?

DJ:  My sock was in the toilet.

There's not much more to be said after that.

Ok, I'm probably crazy, but I'm on a mission.  I have signed up to do a walk for autism.  Of course this means I'm collecting money.  The money donated will directly effect the children with autistic disabilities.  The money raised will go towards research, evaluations, and education.  This will all bring us one step closer to a cure.  If you're in Philly, sign up for my team!  Cure Autism Now hosts this walk every year.

I finally got in touch with Peirce yesterday.  The woman I spoke to said I most likely will not have to retake the entrance exam.  I will still have to purchase the Algebra book because I will need to take Algebra once I start, but I won't need it to pass an exam.  Phew! 

It's also not too late to apply for financial aid.  That's good because I really didn't want to take out a student loan right away.  I filled out the online application today for financial aid and it should take about 2-3 weeks to get my answer.  I can't wait to find out my status.

In other news, my boss called me in today to praise me for all my recent work efforts over the past year.  I almost fell over.  My boss is SO HARD to please.  I admit I have been working my ass to try to make everything absolutely perfect.  Does this mean I get a raise?  I did let it “slip” that I'm working towards my Associates Degree in IT and then towards my Bachelors as well.  Hint, hint.  Get the coffers ready!  He says he's impressed with my initiatives, work ethics, my report designs and content with basically no supervision.  He also let me know other people higher up has noticed as well.  It's good to have them on my side.

Can I tell them to praise me with money or would that be too rude? 

There are some sick people out in this world.  I hope they get everything they deserve coming to them.  Not only the people who did this, but also the people who enabled them to do this.  What's wrong with people today?

I really don't understand what a child could do that is SO bad to deserve any kind of treatment like this girl was given.  I just can't comprehend it.  It makes me sick to my stomach.

I also think the Grahams really need to get their stories straight.  Are you married?  Are you sisters?  Are you mother and daughter?  And to all the people investigating this case, pull birth certificates, driver's licenses, you're the expert, figure the family dynamics out.