I've Hit My Limit!

That's right, I've had enough. I usually don't mind driving kids to sport practices, but tonight was ridiculous.

Here's the driving scenario:

1. Home to point A.
2. Point A to point B.
3. Point B to point A.
4. Point A to point B.
5. Point B to point C.
6. Point C to home.
7. Home to point C.
8. Point C to home.

That makes EIGHT trips in one evening. EIGHT! My advice to you is don't do this. Just say no.

Now, you might be thinking that I signed the kids up for all of this so it's my fault. But that's not the case. When I signed the kids up, their schedules weren't a problem. Then the swim team changed practice from late evening to early evening. And the hockey team changed off-ice practice to a different rink. This change meant that the boys had to go to off-ice at one rink, followed by hockey practice at another rink fifteen minutes down the road. Crazy!

OK, in truth, I've survived the year thus far thanks to a carpool. However, that boy separated his shoulder so he's not going to practice for a month. My backup possibility got injured too--he broke his knee cap. (Look for an upcoming post on injuries...)

Could my daughter skip practice? Sure, but she's already missed several times because of her brother's practice.

The next time that my husband is unavailable and there's no car pool, I will say no to my children. The coaches will have to understand. Period.

Did I mention homework? Two tests and a paper? It's going to be a late night...

-Kim