At 5:00, I got into my car. I had said goodbye and Merry Christmas to all of my coworkers. I had my gifts and cards in the back seat. I had a cold Diet Coke for the ride home. I was good to go.
By 5:10, I was bawling like a baby, trying to drive in traffic. Most of it was an emotional release. It is over. Everyone got their orders in time. EVERYONE. Nobody was disappointed. NOBODY. I really, truly feel that I did a good job. I think I did a GREAT job, this season. Now, facing 4 days of non-work bliss, I was crying like an idiot.
A big part of it was the good customers that I have. I got a few gift cards, tons of cards, and a few gifts. Folks called just to tell me that I'm good at what I do. They called to tell me "thanks." They called to tell me "Merry Christmas." They called, without problems.
I have a VERY high stress job. It is crazy and unpredictable and insane. However, I love what I do. I love my customers. I have 4 days off, and if it weren't for my generous owners, my kids wouldn't have much of a Christmas this year. My bonus bailed us out.
Tomorrow, Mom will keep the girls while Kevin and I have dinner, and shop for the girls. I can't wait, and I know that it's going to be crazy out there. I will document it with pictures, don't worry. I expect to get at least one picture of Kevin choking someone in WalMart. That'll rock.
:added later: Mom, yes, you're right. We discussed having Jensen babysit, but it would have been at least $20. That is $20 that could buy a gift. So, yeah, I'm askin'. Can the girls stay there tomorrow, betwen 3pm Saturday and, ummm, let's say Sunday? Call me when they need to come home, OK?
Enjoy the season, within reason. (hi Amy, scroll up and read the entry, now.)
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::cackle::
I was ready to kick somebody at WalMart yesterday. Seriously, they make the aisles big enough for two carts going opposite ways for a reason. For two carts going opposite ways. Not for some dumb ass to go in the middle all la la la....
::cough::
I'm ok.
~Amy
OK, so we're watching the girls? That's good with me! After all, the money you would have paid a babysitter could go for more presents for them.
Honey, I know how much you rock at your job.
I have been in the biz. I totally get your stress. And I too cried every year.
I hope you have a fabulous time shopping tomorrow. Get everything you can and don't worry about a dime.
I totally want to see pictures of your shopping trip. I yelled at some man last night for hitting my youngest with the buggy. It totally wasn't an accident on his part. He literally just ran him over. I should show you the new balls I have hanging on my tree!
Oh, and please tell amy I was standing in the middle of the aisle at Wal-Mart. ;)
Merry Christmas!
~H
Hiiiiiiii!
Congrats on your hard work, on having 4 blissful days off, and for getting the bonus. Our owners don't believe in Christmas so we don't get any bonuses. But Hubby got a good one to make up for it.
Have fun shopping. Hope you take some pics. Hope Kevin goes easy on the Walmarters. Oh I was there a few days ago and it bah humbugged me out. So be prepared for that. LOL Well, I guess your shopping is over by now though huh?
Amber, and I drove by the center today and it was crazy.....good luck tomorrow. My advice is get up early and shop, less people. Heck probley not beings it the last Holiday weekend.
Whew...you earned the time off. ENJOY!
Russ
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