WAITING... AND WAITING... AND WAITING....

There is an old expression when you are in the Army - or probably any government service...

"Hurry up and wait."

Standing in line is part of the deal, and it isn't just if you are a soldier.

It's also if you're a family member.

And it doesn't matter if you're just alone - or if you have three small children with you.

You get in line.

And you wait.

And wait.

And wait.

So I'm an old hand at waiting in line.

I have a couple of tricks.

I ALWAYS always always have a book in my purse/backpack.

And I am WONDERFUL at striking up conversations with ANYONE.

People always like talking about themselves.

And if they don't, they love complaining.

Time just FLIES then.