top 13 reasons I am not seeking re-election

(Cue something Presidential. Or better yet, Vice Presidential...)

I am back between volunteering in each of the kids' classes today; call me marathon mama. It's what I like best, working one-on-one with students, seeing my kids' proud faces when I walk in their classroom. Even Lexi doesn't disown me quite yet but the clock may be ticking.

I gave my PTA board position a go. There have been a few sweet moments and I have certainly learned a lot about education in my state, local concerns. But it's not for me.

• *First, there's the logistics: We may be relocating to our neighboring state this summer. I don't like to talk about it.
• *Receiving emails WITH TOO MANY CAPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Please stop shouting...)
• *Other general drama and chaos. Dare I say that some people crave it?
• *Dare I say that I do not? I like my wits about me.
• *Blogging 'commitments'.
• *Nasty phone calls in the morning. (There was only one, but it left an impression.)
• *I'm not a single Mom, but I play one at parties.
• *I'm focusing on my health, my friends, my family, my writing.
• *The neglected housework alone threatens to swallow me whole. (Does Roomba have a brother?)
• *Mandatory meetings beginning 25 minutes late, leaving me antsy.
• *I'd rather focus on being an advocate where I think I can make a difference: CASA?
• *Because I am a bit lazy. Because Stephanie isn't running again.
• *The #1 reason: My kids want me in their class. At recess. At lunch. I don't want to miss my chance.

I'm not filled with regret. I'm full of focus.