The Hamplanet Room Parent (Mini-Update) I took some amazing advice and had my sister-in-law call the school.  I was originally going to mail a letter, but wasn't sure how to word it correctly, without seeming like a crazy person and making sure it got to the power that be before the party.  I already had contacted the head of the "parents", and she did me a solid.  Apparently, there were so many complaints about what happened at the Halloween party that the teacher basically removed Brandy off of the Christmas Party completely (and she's not considered a room parent anymore, at all). The party is officially on the 18th at 2pm, for those that were totally going to attend (right? lol).  I got confirmation of it in an email. Part of said email from head of parents coordinator: "I am so sorry to hear all of this and will get you a copy of the volunteer sign up sheet tomorrow.  I can't promise she won't throw a party before yours like last time but she will know the principal does not want parties until 2:00.  Teacher knows I've asked you to just go ahead and plan.  If Brandy contacts me, I'll explain again that you both signed up and for the childrens' sakes it needs to be a combined effort. " So, the principal has been informed of the situation and has declared no parties before 2pm.  Yay!  We won something and I won't miss the party this time!  Though, I am unsure as to why the head parent coordinator seems to think there were two parties?  There was only one, and Brandy just ate it all...so whatever.  The teacher has also been informed that I am in charge, and the "cover story" if Brandy contacts anyone is that we need to "work together".  Which, I am completely fine with.  It needs to get done and needs to actually be a party this time. I received a list of the volunteers for the Xmas party (5 people) and for the Valentine's Day party (one person).  I contacted all of them via phone and email. (Edit:  Please note, did NOT have this list before I made a mini-stink today.  Brandy refused to give it to me.  I asked the head of parents coordinator to give me a list, as Brandy is basically fat and worthless.) Did leave a message for Brandy, twice.  She called me back and only let it ring twice before leaving a message (meaning she purposefully hit the button to leave a message instead).  She basically said she would not be attending because she has three kids (no, she lied, she has two), works/will be in meetings all day, and she is leaving town that afternoon.  Bitch, I have FOUR kids, I work full time (so does my husband), going out of town that weekend, AND I have another kid's party I'll be attending an hour BEFORE this one.  Fuck her excuses.  (Still don't think she works and is lying.  Last I heard she was a stay at home mom, and that was from her mouth two months ago.)  She told me she refuses to do a craft, only thing we really need at this point, because she won't be there to supervise it.  Fuck you, I will be there.  Just bring a craft in you lazy bitch.  Sorry, you don't get to do something you can EAT.  We saw what happened last time. All in all, everything is already signed up for and ready to be brought in except a craft (obviously, because fatties gonna fat).  I'm not sure what to do about a craft, and I'm wracking my brain for one right now.  Thinking snowmen or snowflakes or something.  Not sure. I'll let you know if Brandy somehow creates more drama.  Right now she is sulking because attention is not on her, seriously, she's sulking and her voicemail to me was priceless.  I saved it so I can re-listen to it whenever the fuck I want to laugh my ass off.  I do know she is lying to cover her ass right now, and it's fucking priceless. Who cares, because we won right?  Fatty can't fatty it up. Edit!:  I finally got the voicemail loaded up.  I put a picture of her on the front of it.  Brandy in all her glory  She actually lost some weight since this picture (not much), grew out her hair or put in extensions (not sure), and is blonde now.  The activity she is talking about attending/hosting, she's not hosting at all.  She's just going to it.  A friend of mine is actually leading it, and it's THIS Friday.  Doesn't fall on the same day as the party.  She's basically full of it.  She sent me a text that said she didn't feel "comfortable" sending in a craft without her being there to supervise it.  I responded with that the kids are 9-10 yrs old and they aren't infants.  She didn't like that response.  Oh, and her pretend job she is going with now is a "designer".  I've yet to see her design shit from inside her trailer.  (I did call her back and leave a message, she didn't respond.  Of course.) Edit #2:  For those wondering about my job profession, really none of your business.  But as is:  I am currently half STAHM and half full time (that's why I use both interchangeably).  I am taking time off to do some physical therapy, and avoid surgery on my hip.  I usually do most of my work from home, regardless of the situation, but generally I almost always put in 40 hours a week even when on leave from work (can't fall too far behind).  I am also available for my kids 24-7, which means I am also a STAHM.  So there you go.  Explained.