Next time they should get my good side...

So today there was another little girl hit by a car on her way to school. This is the second child in a matter of 3 weeks that has been hit by a car. Now, my kids rarely walk to school in the morning without me. We will ride our bikes together sometimes or they ride with my neighbor friend. But I have realized that not all kids are this lucky. After the first little boy was hit, there was an uproar of concerned parents and a news reporter came out and talked with a couple of moms.

And I thought, well, my kids don't walk and so it's not my fight. Then I was reminded that more often than not, kids voices are not heard. I feel that it is my responsibility as a citizen of the world (or at least my little world) to make sure that our children's voices can be heard.

Today, I got the pleasure of being interviewed by the news. We as parents are fighting the city to get a crossing guard. We are not naive to think that this will solve our problems. We are just hoping to add another weapon in our arsenal of care for these children - who will one day have to take care of me when I am old and decrepit.

Back to the interview. Really the camera totally adds 10 pounds - no kidding. Stop laughing - it is not a joke. And it was freaking cold outside. I had to cross my arms and huddle because the wind was blowing - which isn't the most attractive - either way - And it really didn't help that the camera guy wanted to see up my nostrils. And he was totally on the wrong side. At least I will tell myself I would've looked way better from the other side.

Or just not let there be a next time!!!
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what did I get myself into?????

I went to my first PTA training meeting today. If I haven't shared the news, I am the president elect of the Ellison Park Elementary school. I will be the president during the 2008-09 school year. I think I got tricked into it...just kidding. But it will be Robyn & Spencer's last year in elementary school and I certainly don't want to do it in jr high or high school.
The one thing I learned today was that I have no idea what I am doing. I am an owner's manual kind of girl - I read it for my car, I read it for my tv, my phone, even my new bathroom faucet. It gives me a sense of power when I know that it is time for maintenance or why it makes that pinging noise. Having said that, I don't have an owners manual for PTA yet. I am sure there is one - I just don't have it. So, I have a feeling of wonder, of panic, of being lost. I'm sure it will be better once I read the manual (I hope).
And the craziest thing is everyone keeps telling me how excited they are for me to be president. I think they are just glad they aren't doing it. I know my friend Jen Ericksen is - chicken.

the last of the snow days, we hope

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What color am I?

What's Your True Color?

My Result: Green

You're green, the color of growth and vigor. Good-hearted and giving, you have a knack for finding and bringing out the best in people. Green is the most down-to-earth color in the spectrum — reliable and trustworthy. People know they can count on you to be around in times of need, since your concern for people is genuine and sincere. You take pride in being a good friend. For you, success is measured in terms of personal achievement and growth, not by status or position. Rare as emeralds, greens are wonderful, natural people. It truly is your color!

What are you?
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Tour de Cure

Kent and I will be cycling in the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure fund-raising event. As many of you know, I am a type I diabetic and have been for about 12 years. So this disease is very close to our heart and home. Our efforts will help set the pace in the fight against diabetes. We want to see a cure in my lifetime! So let's get in gear and bike to beat diabetes!
We are going to bike 25 miles this June and we need your help - either monetarilly or emotionally. So, when you see us out riding our bikes, give us a cheer of support and even better, come join the ride. You know we make our little ducklings ride with us.
For more info or to contribute to the cause, go to
http://main.diabetes.org/goto/betsydixon