same old, same old
No bus again! So, in addition to the inconvience of having to drive A. to school, I was an hour later than I planned for the gym. This did NOT please moi. I had to fit what I could in before lite aerobics @ 9am. Did not get to any weight machines. Did quick stretch and exercise warm-up….found out just how much flexibility I’ve lost over the summer, not good. Two quick miles on the treadmill at slight incline, 12.5 min. on the rowing machine; then over to lite aerobics (40 min.) and that was it. Couple errands and then home where I tried to contact the transporation supervisor again….gave up after 45 min. on hold with those stupid inane messages again. Called the school and related the problems to the transportation person there who said the bus driver got it into his head to “re-arrange” the stops today and all would be normal tomorrow…….(hmmmmm, and this person still has a job because.????……..)( same person who thought that adding a stop thought it meant it was to be cut)….Finally called the school district admin. and reached a very helpful woman who spoke with the driver and tells me A. will be picked up tomorrow at (drum roll) 5:45am….no, and no, this is NOT what this drivers boss told me—she’s last pick-up and to have her out there by 6:20am, so back to the driver she goes and hopefully we are straightened out…..but I’m not holding my breath……I don’t know if it’s funny or if I’m getting hysterical………do I REALLY want to put my girl-child on a vehicle with this person??? She went out of zone for elementary-no transportation was provided- and I drove her…….in 6 years she was NEVER tardy; a fact I’m very proud of which doesn’t mean squat………..but it matters to me, so there.
Food was OK but I have time to blow that yet…..
September 5th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Oh. My. Gawd. What is it with school transportation services these days, anyway? Back when I was a sweet young thing (admittedly eons in the past) I was the first child picked up on a very LONG bus route - and one in which the SECOND pickup was probably ten minutes after mine - by a cigar-smoking, out-the-window-spitting old codger named “Bill” who possessed the proverbial heart of gold, and even brought an afghan knitted by his wife to cover my knees on especially cold days until the bus heater had a chance to “warm up real good”. Old “Bill” was always on time and I can’t remember that he ever missed a day. NOW you gotta wonder where they find these people that they’ve got driving our kids around. Well, at least she’s old enough to know what’s what, and holler good and loud if something’s wrong.
Girl, your exercise routine - the one you’re saying wasn’t up to your standards (?) - sounded pretty comprehensive to me. I guess it’s all in the perspective. I ride my bike for a few blocks and come home like the conquering heroine…humming “We Are The Champions of the World”. So, needless to say, your “inadequate” work out impressed the heck out of me…just keep on keeping on, Chickie…you’re doing great!
(Glad you’re liking the Fiber One.)
E!
September 5th, 2007 at 7:10 pm
The whole thing with the school bus would make me SO stressed! Hope it straightens out soon.
September 5th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
What a whacked out bus system! I hope it works out, that’s a little crazy. We have some weirdo bus drivers at our school too. I think many of them are retired and a little loopy…
That’s funny that you saw a Mass-hole with a Bosox bumper sticker- we’re a little psychotic about the Sox and we love everyone to know it. It wasn’t me, but I DID see David over the weekend at the Reds game in Cincinnati- we stopped there on our way to the airport to see the game. Sigh, he’s so dreamy, and he hit a homer just for me. Yay!
September 6th, 2007 at 12:26 am
Wow, we are 5 minutes from school and always late. I hate it but something always happens no matter how early I start. On time for 6 years is a big deal - good for you! Hopefully the bus situation is settled now. Haven’t been checking on you hope the last few weeks have been good : )
September 6th, 2007 at 9:49 am
That bus driver still has a job because????….is it sheltered employment? And 5:45, gosh that’s so early. Even 6:20 seems really early.
Your work out sure did sound pretty good to me. Keep up the good work - I broke a sweat just reading about all the excercise you did!
Take Care….RubyJean
September 6th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Oh my, around here the schools freak if your late…it costs them money if the kids aren’t in school…too bad you can just tell them that if they don’t pick her up she will be at home and you expect her grades not to reflect thier error? - dritta