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SMB
10-03-2002, 06:06 PM
Now that ds#1 is in first grade and dd is in preschool 3 times a week I feel like I live in the car. It feels like I'm dropping off or picking somebody up all day long. I thought when the kids got older there would be more time for me, but it seems like there is less time. I'm hoping once all 3 kids are finally in school the schedule will get better but by then all 3 will probably have at least one activity a piece and that will be even more driving. Does anybody else feel like they live in their car?
Sheryl:)
KarlaB
10-03-2002, 06:18 PM
Originally posted by SMB
Now that ds#1 is in first grade and dd is in preschool 3 times a week I feel like I live in the car. It feels like I'm dropping off or picking somebody up all day long. I thought when the kids got older there would be more time for me, but it seems like there is less time. I'm hoping once all 3 kids are finally in school the schedule will get better but by then all 3 will probably have at least one activity a piece and that will be even more driving. Does anybody else feel like they live in their car?
Sheryl:)

I think I could have written this post! I looked forward to "my" time 2 days a week when dks were both at school, but by the time I get back home it ends up only being an hour before I am back in the car. Plus, our mornings seem to fly by, so when I do come home I do laundry, pick up, etc. I just can't seem to keep up lately, can't really figure out why...and I hate it. :\
RCT
10-03-2002, 07:16 PM
I do I do...LOL....glad to see you posting again....
AnnW
10-03-2002, 07:24 PM
This is why I love school transportation!!!! LOL
Marla
10-03-2002, 08:53 PM
I know how you feel Sheryl
Amy
10-03-2002, 09:01 PM
I'm feeling it too!! Both my kids go to different schools on the South side of the city (we live in the north side). I have to drive 10 miles one way-3 times a day!
AnnW
10-03-2002, 09:45 PM
Originally posted by Amy/CO
I have to drive 10 miles one way-3 times a day!


here that would be only 10 minutes..maybe 15..how long does it take you to drive 10 miles there? LOL
kat
10-03-2002, 10:42 PM
Oh honey, wait till sports kicks in!
Amy
10-04-2002, 08:51 AM
Originally posted by AnnW



here that would be only 10 minutes..maybe 15..how long does it take you to drive 10 miles there? LOL

It depends on lights. Approximately 15 minutes each way. It doesn't seem that long on the computer, but its 1 1/2 hours in my car speicifically for school every day.8o
KarlaB
10-04-2002, 03:41 PM
Originally posted by Amy/CO
I'm feeling it too!! Both my kids go to different schools on the South side of the city (we live in the north side). I have to drive 10 miles one way-3 times a day!

That's what it is for me 2 days a week. Next year it will be three days a week and then when youngest ds is in Kindergarten it will be every day. :tearhair: Since we open enroll buses aren't an option for us. Can't believe the miles I have putting on in a week. :\
Lynda-WA
10-04-2002, 07:27 PM
Originally posted by AnnW



here that would be only 10 minutes..maybe 15..how long does it take you to drive 10 miles there? LOL

O.K. Ann - now we all know you are a speed demon! 10 miles in 10 minutes would be 60 miles an hour. Even I don't do that in the city!

Then you have to add on a little extra time for each pick up. At least I would add in some time just in case to ensure I wasn't late.