Do any of you watch The New Adventures of Old Christine? She's unorganized, selfish, not serious, and zany. Ok, she might not be zany, but since I am acting like her, I thought I would put some loveable trait amongst the other adjectives.
If you do know who Christine Campbell is then you know I am her....at least in some aspects. For example I'm Christine at Michael's school.
I went to orientation but didn't really pay attention. It was Michael's first day and the kids went to their classrooms and the parents went to orientation. It was only for 45 minutes. You would think I could take something as serious as Michael's first school experience orientation seriously...nope...I was too busy texting for lunch plans/play date. I might have missed some of what they covered but I figured that since I have the parent's handbook I would be covered...I was wrong but more on that later.
So it's over. Phew. Longest hour ever. Ok, it was only a 45 min deal. Actually, it was like 30 minutes because, per usual, I was late. (Note: I hate that about myself, I am always late. Never on time. Can't help it, no matter how hard I try I'm late. Something usually comes up if I'm early.) I am already Christine.
Ok, so it's over and they have us wait outside at the pick up area so they can teach the kids where we pick them up. I'm waiting...and texting (can't stop with the phone either...another bad habit) I drop my phone. I say, "Son of a bitch!" I realize my son goes to a private program at a church and say, "Oh Shi....not suppose to cuss at church/area where small children are". Moms glare through their beautiful $300 sunglasses (which I don't have because I lose things...also don't have $300 to spend on sunglasses, but wish I did). Pastor dude stares but smiles politely.
Dirty stares continue. Mikey comes to the door. Thank God, I can leave now! I'm the first one out. I drive away in my dirty Subaru. See you later Hummers, Range Rovers/Land Rovers, Audis, BMWs, Mercedes...and lots of another nice cars that are clean. We'll see you next week.
I hope I can get my act together before Michael is old enough to remember how bad I am at this. I'm just so used to staying home with him. I totally thrown off.
6 comments:
The SOB moment was funny...well, as long as it isn't me, LOL! So you TRY not to be late huh? Well, quite trying and just do it. That's what Claudia, my Fiance, tells me.
Jay...I am on time...then my dog will vomit, or my kid will pee his pants, or the phone will ring and it will be important. I am just a busy person...you're right though I could be more prompt...
They are probably praying for you right now.
I love that show - or did when I watched it but now don't know what day it comes on. I like her (and so I guess you, too!)! The worst word I say in front of my kids is 'crap' and I try not to say that - but I said it about 5 times this morning before we left for school. As in "There's too much CRAP all over the house and when you don't pick up your CRAP or put your CRAP away then you can't find things like your SHOES. So put on any shoes you can find and LET's GO!"
Angie's comment cracked me up!
I can't wait to hear how Mikey likes school!
I am always EARLY for preschool drop off and late for preschool pick up. Can you tell I'm desperate for "me time?"
Lysandra this is hilarious - but seriously I LOVE Christine - would you really want to be one of those other moms, anyway?!? Being Christine is so much more exciting!
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