UPDATE :):):) OK I'm crying over preschool

[elektra]

Hooray! We got in! So glad I wasn't a beeyotch now when they first told me that I missed my chance. Their system is a little whack but whatever! It's a great little place that has been there forever, it's mellow, play-based, and not super expensive- which I guess is why the waiting list is long and they don't wait around for people!

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So a friend of mine emailed me just now, saying they got a call with an offer for an afternoon spot at the preschool we are both on the wait list for. But I hadn't heard anything so I decided to call and ask. Well it turns out that the lady at the school had a note that they did call me on the 23rd to offer me a spot, but that since I hadn't responded by the 25th they gave it away!
I just found the message. I was up in Santa Barbara for work meetings all day that day and I must have seen the local area code and just forgot to check the message thinking it wasn't urgent for work.
You guys, I have been really counting on this. I know it's not the end of the world but it is a huge bummer.
And I have been super stressed all week as DH has been in New York for work (got back yesterday) and both kids are sick. The nights have been no fun, alternating kids to be up with. My aunt is also in town and while I just love her and she is so helpful, I have prepped lunch, cooked and cleaned up dinner for her, my parents, me, and my kids all week. Oh yah, and I have been working full time all week too!
I felt like supermom and my respect for single parents was once again renewed.
But I obviously wasn't super enough to get this preschool thing taken care of. So yes, I am literally crying right now, as it was just the straw that broke the camel's back I suppose.
Oh, and I still need to get to the frickin social security office to take care of my kids' birth certificates and DS's social security card for our taxes.
They did say that there might still be a chance we could get in, but they won't know until the 13th.
My consolation? This time next week I will be poolside in Puerto Rico with a drink in hand, and surrounded by good friends. The kids will be home with DH.

[smiles33]

I am SO sorry for you and can totally imagine myself doing the same thing after a long exhausting week. Fingers crossed that there is still hope that you get a slot at this preschool.

In the meantime, think positive thoughts about Puerto Rico and have a glass of wine!

[scrooks]

I'm so sorry! I hope they can get your DD in! I totally can see myself doing that as well. I never listen to our messages and it has gotten me in trouble before.
I hope you have a great time with your aunt this weekend and a lovely time in Puerto Rico next week!

[JoyNChrist]

I'm so sorry.

If we move where I think we will (the grandparents' house from my other thread), I'll have to pull DS out of preK and I don't really have another option in that area right now. I'm absolutely freaking out thinking about it with the twins coming.

Huge hugs mama!

[JTsMom]

I'm so sorry.

[wellyes]

I'm so sorry. I'd be crying too.
But honestly, reading the circumstances - this sounds like a "not mean to be" situation. Kinda like if you put an offer of your dream house and it's rejected. Here's to hoping you find something you'll like even better soon.

[AnnieW625]

What a bummer!

I'd suggest lets meet for lunch today (I really don't want to go to the gym!), but not sure if that will work because your kids are sick!

[sste]

You have way too much on your plate! The mind is not meant to juggle so many different things in this way. You know, one door closes and another door opens. You may find something even better. In the meantime, if you haven't already, call the preschool and really plead your case and emphasize to the decisionmaking authority how beside yourself you are and how crazy things have been with out of town guests and that this is an ideal fit for your DC and you are so excited to be part of the school community. And to please keep you in mind on the waitlist. And call back periodically with reminders.

I was on a waitlist for a much sought after federal daycare here as a non-federal employee for three years, that would be starting before I got pregnant, yes - - almost everyone I know has tried and failed to get in this daycare. What finally got me off the waitlist was the nanny illness I posted here about and subsequently calling them completely beside myself (actually practically bawling to the director but you don't need to go that far ). Withing 48 hours, I had a spot.

[elektra]

Originally Posted by AnnieW625

What a bummer!

I'd suggest lets meet for lunch today (I really don't want to go to the gym!), but not sure if that will work because your kids are sick!

Thanks Annie! I would love to have lunch with you. Unfortunately I have a work meeting from 12-1:30. Guess I won't be eating! Bonus for my non-bathing-suit-ready bod for Puerto Rico I guess.

Let's plan something.

[WatchingThemGrow]

It's a group hug b/c of all the people you've been taking care of all week. Wow. I couldn't do all that without crying the first night. Good suggestions upthread about the preschool thing. Kinda weird they just leave a voicemail and move on. Maybe that's the norm, but things happen to messages ALL.THE.TIME! Surely they have some wiggle room.

Puerto Rico w/no kids sounds out of this world. I'm just envious of the drive to the airport with no kids, let alone any actual hours you spend at your destination!