*scream*

Still challenged by this job! I don't expect this of myself. My new hire is a wonder - thank goodness I ignored the HR warning about her inability to get along with people. I figured that any complaint in HR has to come from a source who is angry/upset and will have to be considered with a grain of salt. Won't react on heresay.

Between Tuesday at 4pm and Wednesday at 6am I had 103 e-mails! Never wanted to be this popular...all issues urgent. We have a new heirarchal structure - I have a clear understanding of the goals, but exec wants to turn this thing around on a dime. Truth is that we cannot turn this old boat so quickly. Change is happening. Small steps should be celebrated - instead all misses are emphasized.

Boss is still AWOL. He breezes by with a comment we should meet, but he hasn't had time for lunch, is in meetings all the time, and will see you in 10 minutes. Two days later the same scenario occurs - but he also says he is available if you need anything. Caught him in an outright lie to exec in a phone conference yesterday. NOT impressed, not surprised.

Able still to decompress on the way home - keeping the kids free from second-hand stress. I suppose this is a success. Am still waking up at 3am with aching jaw, headache and clenched teeth - but panic attacks have ceased.

Kids start their swimming lessons on Saturday. 6 is in Red Cross level 7 ( amazing for her age) and although she does not swim year round, it was obvious last weekend that she should be successful achieving this level this summer. 4 is in level 3. More confident than competent - this is the kid who believes that the 'cute factor' is the key to life. Any transgression can be attoned with a wink, a grin and a wiggle. Won't help with the front crawl, bu thte teacher is sure to be charmed.

6 is loving her new pet frog. This is an amphibian who likes to be patted! He will also hop onto her hand and sit contentedly. Either he likes her, or he is plotting his escape. Time will tell...