Did I tell anyone how excited I am to go to Vegas? (I think Mal's previous blog about being excited fits about now) I am looking so foward to spending a few days with some of my daughters and one of my daughter in laws. I sure wish the other two could go too! I am counting down the days. Make sure you bring your happy pants, ( I think that is what Mal calls them) :) sunscreen, games to play, and throw in a little cash.
We'll see you soon!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Dressing Room Dilema for the Day
I keep thinking that I have nothing worthy to blog about and then Andrea informed me that my experience at Dillard's while working last night would be interesting. As you all may know I chose to work in the "MEN'S DEPARTMENT" Generally that would mean that I help alot of men or women who are looking for the guy in their life the perfect gift! What confused me last night was walking up to two women (one quite small and feminine looking the other baseball cap, tennis shoes, baggy clothes, etc) and saying"
Me: "Can I help You?"
Woman 1: "Yes, Do you have any white linen shirts that are short sleeved"
Me: "Yes we do" (I proceeded to go and show her a couple of different items. They had probably 15 different items in their hands)
Me: "Is there anything else I can help you with"
Woman 1: "Yes, She wants to try these on" (pointing to woman 2)
I am sure I had a confused look on my face! But having my wages based on sales I immediately took them to the dressing room. I explained that there was a chair strategically placed by the dressing rooms and that woman 1 could sit while the other tried clothes on. (the fitting rooms are not that big)Much to my surprise both women went into the dressing room. That made me turn my head to the side and go hmmm.
Well its important to stick with your customers or some other sales rep will nab them up in a second, again because your wages are based on your sales its quite competitive.
So i waited patiently and visited with a co-worker about 30 feet away from the dressing room while my customers were in the dressing room. About 20 minutes into the so called "trying clothes on episode" My coworker turned to me and said my word they have been in there a long time. I whole heartedly agreed. I went to the door and asked if I could get any different sizes or how things were working. I got a quiet "we are fine, thanks". SO i left them again and went and visited some more with another customer and my co-worker. She helped that customer and then went and started straightening some of the clothes on displays in the area so that I could help my two women customers when they came out of the dressing room. Lo and behold about 35 minutes after being shown into the dressing room my two women customers emerged empty handed. I asked them nicely if any of it worked for them and they said "NO" and left the store.
Now mind you I have been shopping alot in my life. I am the first to admit that I dont really put alot of time and effort into hanging the clothes up as neat and tidy as I should I am sure others are the same way. I found working there that often times customers dont even hang them up.
Well I emerge into the dressing room to find ALL the clothes as neat and tidy as they were when they were taken in. Several of the shirts had pins and other things holding it together on the displays. Some were folded shirts that had tissue paper and other things inside and once they are tried on there is no way to get them back to the way they were before they were tried on.
I may have a vivid imagination, but I ask myself what could two women do in a men's dressing room for 35 minutes and have it appear as all the clothes they took into the dressing room untouched? Your guess is as good as mine!!
Me: "Can I help You?"
Woman 1: "Yes, Do you have any white linen shirts that are short sleeved"
Me: "Yes we do" (I proceeded to go and show her a couple of different items. They had probably 15 different items in their hands)
Me: "Is there anything else I can help you with"
Woman 1: "Yes, She wants to try these on" (pointing to woman 2)
I am sure I had a confused look on my face! But having my wages based on sales I immediately took them to the dressing room. I explained that there was a chair strategically placed by the dressing rooms and that woman 1 could sit while the other tried clothes on. (the fitting rooms are not that big)Much to my surprise both women went into the dressing room. That made me turn my head to the side and go hmmm.
Well its important to stick with your customers or some other sales rep will nab them up in a second, again because your wages are based on your sales its quite competitive.
So i waited patiently and visited with a co-worker about 30 feet away from the dressing room while my customers were in the dressing room. About 20 minutes into the so called "trying clothes on episode" My coworker turned to me and said my word they have been in there a long time. I whole heartedly agreed. I went to the door and asked if I could get any different sizes or how things were working. I got a quiet "we are fine, thanks". SO i left them again and went and visited some more with another customer and my co-worker. She helped that customer and then went and started straightening some of the clothes on displays in the area so that I could help my two women customers when they came out of the dressing room. Lo and behold about 35 minutes after being shown into the dressing room my two women customers emerged empty handed. I asked them nicely if any of it worked for them and they said "NO" and left the store.
Now mind you I have been shopping alot in my life. I am the first to admit that I dont really put alot of time and effort into hanging the clothes up as neat and tidy as I should I am sure others are the same way. I found working there that often times customers dont even hang them up.
Well I emerge into the dressing room to find ALL the clothes as neat and tidy as they were when they were taken in. Several of the shirts had pins and other things holding it together on the displays. Some were folded shirts that had tissue paper and other things inside and once they are tried on there is no way to get them back to the way they were before they were tried on.
I may have a vivid imagination, but I ask myself what could two women do in a men's dressing room for 35 minutes and have it appear as all the clothes they took into the dressing room untouched? Your guess is as good as mine!!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Why is it that Natalie has to have trouble follow her where ever she goes!
Last Thursday Natalie's boyfriend Mike picked her up from school and was bringing her home so that she could work on packets. They were about 1/3 of the way home going about 40mph down 7th east heading toward 86th south when low and behold out pulls a lifted Chevy truck right in front of them. Mike was able to steer a little to the left which left them hitting the wheel well. They are pretty lucky because if he hadn’t they probably would have ended up heading right under the truck and who knows what would have happened then. I am just glad they are both ok. Natalie has been to the chiropractor and is supposed to have some prescribed massages for 3 weeks (now that’s what I call a great prescription). Mike had a few scrapes on his arms from when the airbag deployed. But other than that they are both doing ok.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Before I was a Mom
Before I was a Mom I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom
I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom I had never been puked on.
Pooped on. Spit on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.....
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
And before I was a Grandma
I didn't know that all those "Mom" feelings more than doubled!
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.
Before I was a Mom
I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom I had never been puked on.
Pooped on. Spit on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.....
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.
And before I was a Grandma
I didn't know that all those "Mom" feelings more than doubled!
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Child Abuse?
Well, As you can see in the video and as Mallory mentioned in her comment, "Is it safe for her baby to sit on the table?" We had a learning experience this morning. The proud mother set the baby down on the table again while she was putting on her coat and getting her books in her book bag and all of a sudden OOOPS.. the baby fell to the floor crying and crying. (This made Grandpa Jeff happy cause he was up and had a headache and was trying to read the paper) The baby's abuse button is blinking on the back and she cant get her to stop crying so she had to stick the panic key in. Hmmmm my vote is she should practice alot more before having her own. You may want to keep this mother away from your children!!
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