Well kinda-sorta. I take Thade to school, and pick him up everyday. Thanks to some tricky parking when it is pick-up time, I have to get there extra early. Monday-Friday gives me an hour wait in the car, and a little bit of time to catch up on whatever I can carry along in the diaper bag.

To help pass the time I like to bring along:

• Small projects
• A notebook for journaling
• Coupons to clip, sort, and organize
• Day planner or desk calendar to update

• Reading material
• Cell phone and camera. I can schedule/confirm appointments from the car, use the calculator to balance the checkbook, and take silly pictures of Dylan too.
• Cards and thank you notes that need written or addressed
• It is also a great time to clean and organize the car, and maybe clean out the messy diaper bag too.

Don’t forget about the kiddos too.

An hour wait can be tricky to keep a toddler happy, so I make sure and pack a few items for Dylan too.

• For both kids I pack along a small snack and a juice or water. Thade is always thirsty and so hungry when he gets to the car.

• I also have Dylan bring along a small backpack filled with toys, and books. I rotate the items in the backpack often, so that helps keep the boredom away.