This post is about my frustration that I experienced last week. My kids school (Catholic) had an ice cream social. Keep in mind that I have 3 kids in a catholic school for which I pay tuition, pay extremely high property taxes in NY (and don't send my kids to public schools). I feel I pay a lot of money for my kids education and I LOVE the teachers. However, I have not been made to feel welcome by any other parents. Most kids start there in pre-k, so they know my family is new to the school. They all know each other and tend to be so fake about everything. Ninety-nine percent of the mothers don't work and have time to volunteer at the school. For this, I am very grateful as I believe it takes a village to raise a child and they are such a big part of the school's success. The school's success is directly impacts my children and their education. So again, I am very thankful for their time and devotion to the school. What upsets me, is that this is a catholic school - and yet no one has gone out of their way to welcome my family.

At this ice cream social, the women were all dressed to a T in their skinny jeans (thongs showing every time they bent over - so gross), 4 - 6 inch spiked heels, make up done up like they were going to a fancy dinner, lots of diamonds flashing, etc. Keep in mind - we were in the middle of a blizzard and their shoes/boots were all for show. There is no way, they could walk in the snow and ice in them. Most men were dressed in GQ style with scarfs wrapped around their necks. The kids: half the boys in sweats/sweatshirts the other half in preppy sweaters and wide cords. The girls: all had designer label clothes on and UGGS. Yes, UGGS. I didn't even know they made UGGS that small. I don't own a part of UGGS. My kids boots are from Kohls, their cloths are from Target.

It is really unbelievable and I don't think they are teaching the kids the lessons of the school and faith. I really left wanting to be back in Ohio so badly. I missed my friends and neighbors so badly. I missed the catholic school that my DS went to (my DDs were not in school yet). The school was associated with the church and you really felt you belonged. The parents and kids were not dressed in the latest designer clothes, shoes, make up and scarfs. They were good people (not that they aren't here) not caught up in the what the Jones were doing.

Another frustration is the Gala is coming up - which I guess is a big fundraiser for the school. I have said I would be more than happy to help. Of course the meeting was held during the day (since the mom's don't work) and I could not attend. I was told minutes would be sent. This was back in December - so over 6 weeks and nothing. I have asked for the minutes 3 times. I have asked what kind of auction items they usually look for - NOTHING. Not one friggin reply. That is just RUDE. I have been asked by the principal to get with the fundraising chair and share my ideas that worked in Ohio. Again, NO reply. I just give up. Now they still need a gift basket coordinator for two out three of kids classrooms - I will be darn if I am going to volunteer. I have never been so turned off - which is really bad. I have been looking forward to meeting new parents through the school.

Also, found out that in August we were suppose to have a family assigned to us that helped us meet people and get to know the school "rules." We still have not been assigned anyone. Again, another frustration.

I just can't believe how hard it is to find true friends here. My neighbors are great - thank goodness. Everyone at work is great too. I just haven't found that real friend here. Oh I miss Ohio and all my friends there. I know it will get better here, but it is so hard.