Well I do go to the gym if it's convenient, but have a hard time if there is a change in timing. I have a gym with child care--but there are so many times where the person doen't show up that I end up leaving.(only open for 3 hours in morning). I've complained, but I need help in getting around this obstacle. I tried working out on TM at home-- but its hard with my 2 yr old--need to keep an eye on him. I try doing tapes--but its hard with the kids around. I work 3 swing shifts a week on my feet so I get tired in the afternoon/evening. I want to be able to to to gym in the evening after hubby home but hate fighting all the parking issues at peak time in evening.(poor lighting and have to park in alleys) And after 8pm would be ok at gym but if I'm not working I want to be with my kids and put them to bed. Sometimes I can get into the mood to do my TM after kids in bed, but I'm sooo tired after 8pm I just want to rest and relax after a day with kids. I tried getting up earlier before kids but can't get up-- soo tired. Help. Need a kick in the butt!!!!!!!

You have pretty valid reasons for not getting in exercise. It sounds like you run yourself completely ragged and really don't have a spare minute. However, you will have to deal with the consequences of that behavior.
If you have small kids underfoot, try doing something that incorporates THEM. I've seen a few spots on tv of mommy and kid workouts... I'm sure you could find something on the internet.
Other times you may actually have to sacrifice something in your schedule already in order to make the time to exercise. I wouldn't recommend sacrificing sleep, because that's extremely important to weight loss. I've given up a LOT of tv, some nights not watching any! I record my favorite shows to watch on the weekends, and have become much more particular about what the "favs" are.
If your schedule is packed 24-7 with giving and doing for other people, you truly just need to cut back. If you burn your body out, you'll have nothing left to give to anybody.
It could even be more drastic... if your job is on your feet, what would it take for you to find a different type of work? Bottom line is that if you want your body to look and feel different, your lifestyle is going to have to CHANGE. You cannot keep everything status quo and expect to look differently just because your paying into a program like JC. It IS hard work, and it IS worth it!

I know you need that kick in the butt, so here goes: You have to make a commitment to working out once the little one is sleeping. Either you do it at nap time (if that still exists! You didn't mention it, so probably not), or you force yourself to do it after 8pm. I know how tough it is, but on the days that I cannot get to the gym (which definitely happens), I still do a workout at home. I know it sounds extreme, but once you get going, your brain and body will accomodate your needs. Our bodies are very much survival oriented and you will survive your workout! What I do is trick myself. I tell myself that I will do just 20 minutes of cardio, but it always turns into more. Also, you may want to do even ten minutes while your little one is occupied and then another 20 minutes at night. Research shows that you can break up your excercise into several sessions and still get the same benefits.
The point I'm making is that YOU CAN DO IT! You can either go into this with the mindset that all obstacles are in your way, OR, you go with the mindset that NOTHING will stand in your way.
Finally, I would discuss this with your gym. They legally must provide you with this service. If not, they need to not charge you for let's say a week's worth of membership, every time the day care sitter doesn't show up on time. It's totally unacceptable. You pay for a service that you depend on and you shouldn't have to suffer the consequence of their incompetence.
So, how's that for a kick in the butt?? You asked for it!
Good luck!

What about dancing with your little ones. What is better than putting on fast music and dancing with mom? You get the excercing done and they spend fun time with you. My daughter is 9 and we like to dance together.