I am reminded of a time when I had no idea how frustrating it could be to pick up a child from school. Before I knew that there are certain parents who feel entitled. How there are some rules that are obviously meant to be broken, even though 90% of us follow them.
The time I refer to, of course, is when I was the child waiting to be picked up. For my junior year, we lived in Massachusetts. By nature, I am a socializer. I enjoy talking with my friends. So my mom would sit there and wait. One day, she told me that if I made her wait one more time, she was going to drive off. I laughed.
The next day, I stood and talked with my friends for a few minutes. As I was talking, I saw my mom drive away. Yep. She left me. I had to walk home. I was not amused. My brother was. I never kept my mom waiting again.
Sadly, there isn't a fix for my current situation. It's not Bear's fault, other than the fact that he's adamant in his desire to not ride the bus.
I can't help but to think that karma is biting me in the butt.
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I'm hopeful the karma doesn't have rabies!
ReplyDeleteDo you also take Lamb? I told D and A they are riding the bus next year no matter what! The car rider line is maddening!
ReplyDeleteI have driven mine each and every day of their school lives. It is a pain. And it has gotten worse since cell phones. Parents are ridiculous and dangerous! But, I treasure that time in the car too:)
ReplyDeleteThe car pick up line is my most dreaded thing. I despise it. Mostly because the parent's obnoxiousness. My blood pressure will not allow me to discuss it. I end up parking and walking in to get them. I actually figure this will be the last time I'll "get" to do that. I'm sure next Oldman will be HORRIFIED to have me walk up to get him! >;-P
ReplyDeleteLOL! I used to do my mom the same way when I could. She worked a lot so I couldn't always do her that way, but I did WHATEVER I could NOT to ride the bus!
ReplyDelete:) I do it too. My boy doesn't car for the afternoon bus. We are such suckers! But in good company!
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