April Fool’s, right?

I called my mortgage company on Wednesday afternoon to ask a question.The guy I spoke to told me that we were delinquent. Do-whaaa?What do you mean, delinquent?He responds to me, "Ma'am, you're behind for the month of April. I'm not showing a payment yet."Are you effin' serious crazy in your skull?? I mean, seriously serious? (Yes, I say seriously a LOT.) I literally wanted to jump through the phone, grab him by his shoulders and shake him. I mean, to me, behind for the month April means that the month has come and gone and a payment still hasn't been made...NOT if your current month's payment isn't made by the 1st of that particular month.So, ladies and gentlemen, yes, according to GMAC Mortgage we are delinquent on our mortgage for the month of April. A mortgage payment that has been due … [Read more...]

Monday, Monday

What I would like to know is WTF happened this morning? I woke up late. We ALL woke up late. I'm rockin' the "no, I didn't wash my hair this morning" look. Ugh. I cannot stand NOT washing my hair. The other half was running late this morning and had to move around cars because he decided to take the OTHER truck to work. The kids -- ohhhh, don't even get me started on the kids. I swear I have never heard so much whining before. Well, maybe I have...but this morning was ridiculous! M did alright...she got dressed with minimal fussing, but A really tested my nerves. Tears were shed. There was pouting. There was even an incident involving a belt...no, I didn't lash my child, he just wanted me to put the belt on him...AND HE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE PANTS ON!The kids were dressed and ready to … [Read more...]