Last month I had received a notice that I could be a potential juror. I filled out the questionnaire and mailed it back in, half expecting to be let out since I had to put my spouse’s occupation. Surely having a detective for a husband should account for something! Apparently not. I got another letter this weekend that told me to call on the 21st to see if I’m needed on the 22nd. As you can imagine, I am far from thrilled.

The last time I got a jury summons I was extremely pregnant with Wesley. My OB/GYN was kind enough to write me an excuse although that only got me out of it for a few months. When Wesley was 3 months old and I was nursing, I had to go back. With hindsight, I should have just gone when I was ready to pop. At least I would have served. As it was I was dismissed for the murder trial (thanks to knowing too many of the cops on the case) and had to do an insurance case. Whenever I could, I pumped sitting on the bathroom floor in the women’s restroom. Ick.

Well, at least I’m not nursing anymore and my children will be in school. Going to jury duty is a privilege that I wouldn’t have been able to do if not for being a registered voter. As a prior resident alien, I would never have been able to complete my civic duty. However, the amount of work I have to do to get ready to potentially be away from school is phenomenal. Sub plans take A LOT OF WORK. And then you’re lucky if you have a sub that actually teaches what you want them to. In any case, I’ll call in on the 21st to see if I’m needed on the 22nd, and enjoy the break from the classroom.