Running from the Po-Po!

Yes, I know it's their job, but really?!  How many times do I have to have my plates run while sitting at a stop light. I've become so paranoid that when I see a cop behind me, I make the next turn so he won't have time to run my plates.  I"m waiting to get pulled over and have him say" Ma'am, you were yelling too loud at your kids". 

It happens in the same general vicinity, but it's not as though I can avoid ALL police areas.  So, my tags expired because I didn't change the address on my license and didn't get the bill. No big deal, I just have to go to the farthest DMV to pay them and then go to court to show the officer.  He scheduled me for the week we'll be in Texas, so I had to fax in a letter explaining why I should get a continuance.  I am so scared that they'll say NO, that I faxed them my flight itinerary. Just in case they feel as though I'm fleeing my duty to pay car taxes....

So, today on the way to Ryan's school (we were already running late), I saw the flashing blue and had to pull over. I quickly grabbed my license and previous citations to give to him.  I had some sort of excuse about sick kids and no babysitter and he said " I understand. My kid is home with a double ear infection." Yea, so let's see if his wife pays her taxes :)  Anyways, I'm wondering how many more times I"ll get pulled over.  My kids are used to it now that it's fun. I had some donuts in the car so Ryan thought I should give one to the cop.  I didn't.