a moment

as I wait for the time to go collect the kids from school I will lament.. WHY must both the elementary AND Jr. High do early release day in the same week?? WHY can't parents understand how the pick up lane works. If you are picking up a Kindergartener you must go get the child, thus you must PARK that does not mean pull into the first available spot in the drive through pick-up lane and "just run up" you can't.. it's too far!! If you have a child who is habitually late coming out, again, please do not take the FIRST spot, forcing the rest of us to attempt to go around you in a very tight corner... this is most especially true if you drive anything larger than a Toyota Corolla!!!

Yesterday I waited for 10mins. to turn into the parking lot. Today I'll wait 10 mins. before I leave. I'm late either way, but my mood is oooohhhh so much nicer if I've not sat in my van for 10mins. trying to turn in to collect the children.

In other news, I went to the gym today. I tried a new machine at the encouragement of my trainer (the man is evil!)  the eliptical machine.  A fun looking piece with handles that move in the way a humans arms swing while walking, you stand on two large "pedals".  I only almost fell off twice.  I am most impressed with the machines ability to force your core muscles (tummy area) to work to keep you upright.. mine were not pleased with me after my 30mins of torture.  Amazingly, I feel very proud of me for doing this, and hope to return Saturday morning in order to do more of the same. I'm sick, and need help!!!   Oh and on my fitness track, before I close, I have switched to diet pepsi. 0 calories vs. 100 calories.  The second upside is that as I don't like the flavor nearly as much I drink less...that has to be a good thing.

Ahh.. my time is up... one last thought before I go.

HAPPY (really) Birthday to my 'Foofoo'  double digits!!!! Love you girlie!!!!