Pumpkin's Positive Post: It's Finally Over... and other stories

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Hello, everyone. If you have been reading my recent discussions, you'll know I've been counting down to my last day in a certain job. Well, that last day was Friday 13th October. Yes, the day with Nightmare Boss was stressful, as always, but I was so relieved that it was to be my last day. I've now promised never again to complain about working with children because even your average tantruming toddler pales in comparison the demanding, selfish, and downright awful person this woman is! The last day with her mostly involved her being negative, going on about not wanting a certain job, then moaning about being exited from a service to help her find work. She neglected to mention to the people to whom she moaned that it was entirely her own fault because, frankly, she was being negative, refusing to help herself, and thinking up an excuse every time she had an opportunity to apply for a job. I won't go on about it, though, but I am so very glad I don't have to put up with her any more! Well, once I'd finished my day (later than expected) with Nightmare Boss, I did have to go to one of my other jobs. That's a job which can be fun, sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't. That job is running an afterschool maths club. This was the last session at a particular school. In fact, it was my first last lesson! Yesterday (Saturday), I spent some time playing a game with D (my other half) and a friend. Unfortunately, we didn't get time to finish the game as it takes about 4 or 5 hours and we all had other places to be and things to do. I then spent some time with D and my two boys before I went out for a girls' night out. There were 8 people who had said they would turn up and 2 others who said they might. I already knew that one of the people who said they were coming wouldn't actually turn up. I'm not really sure why people do that - say they are coming to things when they have no intention. The 'maybes' didn't come, and another of the people who said she would didn't. I didn't know that until the rest of us had already got where we were meeting. That's another thing I don't understand - I sent a message to that person, and then she replied to say she was doing something else. Now, the other thing she was doing was fine but I don't know why she didn't just tell me that instead of waiting for me to contact her once I'm already out! Well, anyway, there ended up being 6 of us. None of us 'friends' as such. Well, we are friends but we were all family. My sister-in-law-to-be (from now on, she'll be known as SIL) came out, which was nice. She was the newcomer to the group. I don't know her that well as I've only met her a handful of times. But she got on great with everyone, had something in common with my niece (well, she's my nephew's girlfriend but close enough) as they both work in care services. SIL is the same age as my big sister @dorypanda who was also out. We had a bit of a wander around the town then went to my favourite place hoping to catch the end of a MeatLoaf tribute but we got there just as they were packing up. We still had a good time, though. I think we were all a little tipsy (except for Dory as she was driving). I got back at some time between midnight and 1am, I think. I annoyed D with my restlessness and things but he forgave me. He'd looked after the boys (not that they take a lot of looking after). Then he looked after me this morning. I usually get a lie in on a Sunday but D had said he thought he deserved the lie in, and I should be the one to get up and make drinks. As it happened, I just stayed in bed and he got up anyway! So I got to have my lie in and D brought me my cup of tea in bed. Later on, I took Mini (that's my youngest) to a rehearsal and, while he was there, Midi (my eldest son) came with me to Toys R Us to do something birthday/Christmas present shopping. I'd been trying to find something for my little niece and my youngest granddaughter's birthdays. Couldn't find what little niece wanted, and didn't really have a clue about the granddaughter. However, SIL had suggested bath toys for granddaughter, and I happened to spot the character which little niece had requested. I hadn't noticed it last time I'd gone in. I'd kept noticing other things which I thought the eldest granddaughter would like but I didn't want to do Christmas shopping before birthday shopping! As it happened, I did get something for little niece and for littlest granddaughter, and I bought what I wanted for eldest granddaughter! Now, I need to get a few more bits and bobs, send the granddaughters' things, and make sure everyone gets their birthday presents in order and on time! Tomorrow is my birthday. I will be spending a good part of the day doing housework and food shopping. Then, I'll be working for an hour in the afternoon. After that, I will pick up D and bring him to mine where he, Mini, and I will have some dinner and do whatever it is we feel like doing. Saturday's girls' night out was my birthday event but I might also get a date day with D on Friday as I will have a full day which is both work- and child-free. Right now, I am feeling a little bloated as I seem to have eaten like a pig today. I know I needed to put on a little weight but I don't think I needed to go overboard! Oh, well, I will make up for it from tomorrow. I've prepared a nice (well, I hope it's nice) vegetable stew/casserole thingy. D asked me to do it as he decided he really liked the last one I did. It's not exactly the same as the last one but it's similar. I think that is about all from me now. How has your weekend been? What are your plans for the week?