I May Have to Shoot My Husband...

[raebates]

Fingers, toes, eyes, etc.hrd 2 typ tho

 

[mommyhugz1978]

HUGS Annie!!!! that is the pits!!! I will keep my fingers and toes and etc crossed for you!!!! ROFL

 

[chef131doreen]

I don't know if you have ever been to Conf before but there is not alot of time to be withyour DH , Classes all day the nights are the only time toghter , So before you kill him think about how much time you will have together

 

[AJPratt]

I've been to conf before, I wanted him to experience it. I signed him up for the general sessions and spouse outing. We also added some time to the trip to make it a bit of a vacation. The thing is that I've already paid for everything (which he knew), which is why I'm upset that he didn't put in for his time sooner.

 

[chefjwr]

Wow Anne, I am simply amazed your husband will go to National Conference. Way to take interest in what you are doing!! This is my positive thought. Does it help? I am in wave1. Still don't know who I am rooming with.

Julie

 

[smspamperedchef]

My husband is going with me AGAIN! The first year he said he had fun but said he wouldn't go back again as "it's just Pampered Chef stuff". Well, I think that was 3 years ago and he keeps going with me! Maybe he likes a change of scenery? Who Knows! However, this year I TOLD HIM he was going and I was going to "WALK" and I AM!!!
He's really not into the whole PC thing, but lately I guess since I've been busting my butt more towards my goals and reaching them. He seems a bit more interested when I tell him how a show went or whatever. I think he wants to go on the Cruise with me which I HAVE to earn! Just to show him I am doing something worthwhile and that I EARNED THE TRIP FOR US!!!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I don't know if you have ever been to Conf before but there is not alot of time to be withyour DH , Classes all day the nights are the only time toghter , So before you kill him think about how much time you will have together

Spouses can take workshops too, and they have a special tour of HO and quite a few things for them to do!! So it's not like they sit in a hotel all day long waiting for you to get back!

 

[chef131doreen]

In that case I would shot him too ...
just to have you feel better I think MEN are all the same you say things and they forget a min later I had a Sat night crossed off on the Calender my DH boss called to work ot , he was ready to work on our Aniversary we planned to go for Dinner and a movie . he would have said yes if I had't been in the kitchen ......

 

[AJPratt]

My husband has a hard time saying "no", too. I think things might work out. FIngers crossed.

 

[MomToEli]

My husband has a hard time saying "no", too. I think things might work out. FIngers crossed.

I hope so, Anne. My dh has always attended conventions and galas with me for the other company I am affiliated with. We were actually going to take our 8 yo with us this year, but decided to go to Texas for Christmas instead of going to Atlanta (Hotlanta!) in August. I was really bummed to find out my ds can't go to NC with us. Not a big deal this year, but next, when I walk, it will be.

 

[janezapchef]

Anne,
I just started to read this thread today, and I have to say, it made me feel so much better about my husband's stupid moves lately (and my own, quite frankly)! Thanks!

On another note, I'm pretty sure you can still get your money refunded for his place if it doesn't work out. I had to back out of Leadership two years ago about a week before (I think it was that close) because I was having early complications with my pregnancy. I got a full refund from PC. Now, I did end up having to eat my airfare, and the people I was staying with had to scramble to find someone else to fill my hotel room slot. I'm sure you'd be able to find someone to stay with still at this point. People back out at the last minute every year. Hopefully, it all works out though.

 

[lacychef]

My husband has a hard time saying "no", too. I think things might work out. FIngers crossed.

I hope it works out! If so, will he be coming to the cheffer meeting?

 

[JackieBozeman]

I sure do know how your husband feels. I've been at my same job (love my work but can't stand the mgt) anyhoo, I never get days off when requesting them, only if I make up my time.

I'm scheduled to have a surgery (tubal) in order to have off legally, but starting to think that's not the best way to get off for vacation either. I know you've been really trying to have a baby; I wanted my tubal at 18 and couldn't get it, I"m now 43 and starting to have 2nd thoughts. (I don't have kids either).

I"ve been job searching as well, and my current place of employement is desperate but I know once we go all electronic (Hospital Med recs) that I will be eliminated anyways. So I may as well go and enjoy myself

I really hate to cancel my surg as my OB/GYN made special arrangements for me to have it done on the Fri 6-29. I just don't know what to do.

Where I work my normal job we're never allowed any time off, sometimes we get Christmas but that's it!!

You do have your PC to fall back on and hopefully your coffee shop too. MY PC doesn't go anywhere and it's been my fun job; If I could get some recruits then maybe I could get somewhere; but just not having much luck in anything. I've also put PC on hold not knowing where I"ll be coding as I may be traveling nation wide or staying home????

Take CAre and please keep us posted!

liz

Liz,

I had my tubes tied at 29. I knew then that I never wanted children and I have never regreted that decision. Only once did I feel that I'd made a mistake, but it was when my first husband and I were going through hard times and I thought a baby would resolve the issues. Of course, it wouldn't have. I have a good friend whose daughter asked her how I was able to afford my Harley and the trips I took. She said it was because I didn't have kids. At 43, I understand why you are having second thoughts, but just think of what your 20 year old kid would be doing for you when you are 63. They might be still at home, not getting a job, and you are still working to support him or her. Not my idea of fun. I'm 55 now, taking early retirement at 60, and looking forward to having a fantastic PC business to make up the 15% difference in pay for retiring early. Won't be a problem!!!