The Drop Off
So, here's something that really peeves me. Every morning, I drop off the kids at the Pre-School/Day Care/Children's Center, what have you. WELL... lately I have noticed this new mom - and something about her just rubs me the wrong way. I'm not sure why I feel this way, I mean I don't even know her (you're all saying - "it's called being judgmental!" - right?) Well let me just tell you what bugs me about her:
a) She drives a BMW SUV and NEVER parks the right way. Seriously, There is a 10 minute drop off section right in front of the doors that only allows about 4 cars at a time and she CLEARLY parks right in the middle of two spots every morning.
b) She always stays for like half an hour both when she drops off and picks up the kid. Hello? 10 minute parking! And don't you have a job? I know this because she is always there when I arrive, and STILL there after I have dropped off child #1 in his room AND child #2 in her room on separate floors of the school.
c) Not only does she park incorrectly, she can't seem to follow the flow of traffic. It is like a big circle. In the parking lot ONE WAY and circle around to the exit. It's not that difficult. The few times I HAVE seen her leave she has almost hit me coming out the wrong way.
Don't get me wrong, I am totally understanding if you've just started bringing your child and it's all NEW to you... but this has been going on since January. WTF lady?
I am probably so annoyed because:
a) she drives a beemer so clearly has more money than me
b) she has time to "lollygag" - while I am scurrying to my job
c) no one calls her on any of this crap
Maybe I should call her out next time see her... ya rite, I'm too much of a wuss. I'll save the complaining for y'all!
a) She drives a BMW SUV and NEVER parks the right way. Seriously, There is a 10 minute drop off section right in front of the doors that only allows about 4 cars at a time and she CLEARLY parks right in the middle of two spots every morning.
b) She always stays for like half an hour both when she drops off and picks up the kid. Hello? 10 minute parking! And don't you have a job? I know this because she is always there when I arrive, and STILL there after I have dropped off child #1 in his room AND child #2 in her room on separate floors of the school.
c) Not only does she park incorrectly, she can't seem to follow the flow of traffic. It is like a big circle. In the parking lot ONE WAY and circle around to the exit. It's not that difficult. The few times I HAVE seen her leave she has almost hit me coming out the wrong way.
Don't get me wrong, I am totally understanding if you've just started bringing your child and it's all NEW to you... but this has been going on since January. WTF lady?
I am probably so annoyed because:
a) she drives a beemer so clearly has more money than me
b) she has time to "lollygag" - while I am scurrying to my job
c) no one calls her on any of this crap
Maybe I should call her out next time see her... ya rite, I'm too much of a wuss. I'll save the complaining for y'all!
Let's see...The one thing I can empathize with on her part is hanging around a while. I give myself extra time each morning so I don't have to rush in and out, and can talk to the teachers, and help my son settle in if he is less than eager for me to leave that morning.
As far as taking up 2 spots...That is probably her thinking her car is much too fancy to be parked next to the rest of us and that we might ding her fancy door.
Not being able to navigate the traffic circle...That's just ignorant, I guess. Someone should tell her. If you don't want to call her on it, maybe you could helpfully mention it to someone in charge there.
Posted by
Anonymous |
8:16 AM
I know... I'm just jealous that she's got extra time to hang and I don't. I suppose I would if I could. But the whole parking thing - that's just downright inconsiderate - and that REALLY peeves me because I try SO hard to be considerate (probably too hard sometimes). Oh well. :)
Posted by
PreppyGirl |
11:51 AM
Prepp, I have a funny menatal picture of you getting in a fist fight with this woman. You are so non-confrontational. When I'm out there, I'll ride with you and if she is there I'll take care of making sure she knows she is rude. You know me, I have NO problem with getting things out in the open. Lemme at her, lemmme at her.
Posted by
princess slea |
3:01 PM
Stuff like that pisses me off to no end. It seems like a lot of people who drive expensive cars feel the need to "protect" them by leaving a buffer zone around them. But does that make me want to avoid such cars? No! It makes me want to ram my 8 1/2 year old Saturn into them over and over and over again. Expect that wouldn't be so good for the Saturn.
If everyone would follow rules like that, things would run much more smoothly. Unfortunately, there are lunatics like her that are screwing it all up for the rest of us. I am annoyed on your behalf...continue to give her hell, even if it is only in your mind!
Posted by
MC |
4:25 PM
Thanks girls. I'm not even sure if she's trying to protect her car with her ridiculous parking or is just in La-La land and not paying attention AT ALL. Probably a little of both.
Princess, you're right about me - I usually have dreams about how I get in fights with people, or tell people off - but I rarely do it in real life (except with my husband!) I'll just continue to judge her and bitch about it for sport.
Posted by
PreppyGirl |
10:02 PM