Nutty Mom

Well, it's month four here and we're settling in pretty well.  I'm getting around much better and buying at the wet market (still no chicken yet) or online for groceries.  I still get stares every now and then and it's usually for the following:
1) wearing a tank top in sunny 63 degree weather (I was out running and everyone was wearing puffy jackets while I was probably perceived as naked);
2) when all my kiddos are with me;
3) whenever Eva's tummy, feet or legs are exposed at just about any temperature.  I nearly got chastised for it - seriously several strangers had no problems coming up to me and telling me I needed to pull down her pants because her legs were exposed (and they thought she'd be cold).  It ticked me off but you decide...

Lately the kids' school has implemented new rules about drop off and pick up for cars as well as cars entering or exiting the parking lot during drop off or pick up times.  The locals here just really don't like to follow rules - well, some do, some don't.  Little shy me, has now become this nutty mom advocate of making sure rules are followed.  A couple weeks ago, a car started coming out of the parking lot and I was chatting with another mom and we both agreed, the car should not be driving as kids were coming out of school.  So while everyone began parting like the red sea to make way for the car, I stood firmly where I was, blocking his way, while my friend (dang she was slow) went to get the guard to tell him to tell the car to go back.  (The whole time, Stephen was embarrassed I think and kept saying, "Mom, let's go!  What are you doing?")  The guard told them but then wussed out and let them continue on.  Then today, another women tried to drive through.  Not happening on my watch!  This time I stood my ground, pointed at my watch several times and waved my index finger side to side saying 'no'.  She eventually backed up and re-parked in the parking lot.  I think I either need a fluorescent vest like the highway garbage pick up people or I need a backup plan for when someone decides to not listen to me (like do I jump ON the car or AWAY from the car).  :*)

Just a few pics to entertain...

This is the sign INSIDE the bathroom stall of my gym.  I think it's kinda funny . . . I don't know why someone would choose a gym to not *behave*.

These (sigh!) are the nearly $7 chips I broke down and bought.  I held on for 4 months but they wouldn't stop calling my name.

This is a donut Sammy got at Mister Donut.  The donuts here are quite decorative to say the least (even Krispy Kreme's).  This one was supposed to simulate a Christmas tree.

Have a great weekend!