Erpdert (say that out loud and it will make sense...maybe)
I was feeling grumpy this morning about the helmet thing, and a parent called me at some time before 7:30, but then I drank a few cups of coffee and it was a magical transformation. I left pretty early, so I took a leisurely bike ride down to the office. It was actually quite nice!
I schlepped a box of helmets to the parking lot and waited. I saw several interesting birds while I waited, and I yammered with the lawyer lady who also has an office in the building. Pleasant!
The first lady who came to get a helmet for her son was STOKED. She even hugged me! That made me feel pretty special, like I was some kind of Bike Safety Superheroine. Haha. Slowly, more people came to collect their helmets. I never got rushed or had a crowd, it was nice! And because it was early, all the kids were calm and not going crazy like they were on the 4th. I daresay I even had a bit of fun! Some of the kids were very friendly and we had a good time.
A handful of parents didn't show up, which was a bummer because those kids need helmets! I'm sure I will hear from them later. Ain't no thang.
I am glad it went well. I was really worried that it would suck, and even my boss was worried lol. I will be happy to report this good news to him!
The only unpleasant aspect was the bike ride back home. It was hot and sweaty. But I got some pre-mixed Cosmo stuff, so all is well. :)
I schlepped a box of helmets to the parking lot and waited. I saw several interesting birds while I waited, and I yammered with the lawyer lady who also has an office in the building. Pleasant!
The first lady who came to get a helmet for her son was STOKED. She even hugged me! That made me feel pretty special, like I was some kind of Bike Safety Superheroine. Haha. Slowly, more people came to collect their helmets. I never got rushed or had a crowd, it was nice! And because it was early, all the kids were calm and not going crazy like they were on the 4th. I daresay I even had a bit of fun! Some of the kids were very friendly and we had a good time.
A handful of parents didn't show up, which was a bummer because those kids need helmets! I'm sure I will hear from them later. Ain't no thang.
I am glad it went well. I was really worried that it would suck, and even my boss was worried lol. I will be happy to report this good news to him!
The only unpleasant aspect was the bike ride back home. It was hot and sweaty. But I got some pre-mixed Cosmo stuff, so all is well. :)