Public Protection

**Disclaimer**
Yeah, Yeah I know some of you are anal about laws and regulations. Be fully aware, though, that I know I am NOT a bad mother and the series following do not even remotely make me a BAD mother, even though some of you may think so.
**Enough of that rant**

Friday was a day! It started out OK; slept in, cleaned house, got my hair cut (pictures later). Its the trip to pick up Rose that got the best of me.

I was pulled over. For what well, two things / technically three - 1. she felt I was following too close to the person in front of me because I had to keep hitting my brakes (which by the way was not the case, Mark needs to change my brakes and since the brake pedal was low, I was pumping them up) 2. she wanted to inform me I had a brake light out, and then to top it off 3. she noticed Bella was not in a booster seat.

Yes she was buckled and Yes I know the new laws, but dammit I forgot to transfer the booster seats from Mark's car as we were leaving in a hurry to pick up Rose. Bella didn't say a word, as she barreled into the car and just buckled herself up!

I take full responsibility for the ticket, I'll pay the $95.00 so you get your quota and make money on innocent people who make honest mistakes. That's not the issue, what is the issue is what she said to my daughter and how our tax dollars are being put to use.

Yes, I did have a car seat in the back - Mia's. It is adjusted for her, there is no way Bella could fit into it, yet alone would she go into it - why? Because she is 3 and it is not her's its Mia's! As the wonderful (insert sarcastic tone) Officer lady questioned me as to why Bella was not in there I explained my situation, but of course she could not have had a care in the first place. She proceeded to reprimand Bella and explain she needs to get into the seat. Thus causing a 3 year old, who mind you already despises the law, to scream bloody murder. But yet, this so called Officer thought a sticker would make it all better! Yeah!

Needless to say, I told Mark enough transferring of the car seats. We went out this weekend and found a ROCKIN deal on two $80.00 a piece booster seats for $16.00 a piece. They made a new color and were clearancing out this color. SCORE! Works out great, so now no forgetting.

The only thing that stuck in my head during the time of my ticket writing was well one of two things. Getting to Rose before she thought I forgot her (which she definitely did, since she was crying when I finally got to her) and where were you on Saturday night when I called and needed assistance out in front of my house???? Why does it take 30 minutes to arrive when I call you for assistance with a potential crazy screaming like a banshee in the middle of the street trying to kill herself?!?!?!

I tell ya, I just don't get the system! Such is Life!

Revelations!

Now that I seem to be adjusted back into school, I get a little time to breathe.

Lately I have been viewing my life a little different. I don't have to do the things I do, I GET to do these things, and I should be proud - no matter what it is! What do I mean?

Paying bills . . yeah nobody likes to have to pay bills, but I am happy I GET to pay bills in today's economy. I have to go to school, no totally wrong, I GET to go to school, there are some who couldn't accomplish what I am doing. I have to take Rose and Bella to school everyday, strike that I GET to take them to school and I, me of all people, should realize that this is really a privilege!

You see changing ONE little word, makes the world of a difference. Try it sometime!

Today I had a proud Mommy moment. Rose was sent home with a certificate honoring her of her school work. She has completed every assignment, not as asked, but going a step further! She is loving school - you can just feel it! Her accomplishments are astounding!

So far so good at school. My Patho class is awesome. I love learning of the diseases of the body - right up my ally. Today as I was talking with a good friend of mine I realized that I am so close to starting my clinicals. It is amazing how I dreamed of this for so long and I am finally accomplishing this goal. Soon I will be helping those who are in need. However, I know that I am not only doing this for myself, but for my Grandfather, as well. He would have been so proud. Actually he is I feel it!