My son makes his debut solo 4 hour drive up the interstate on Monday. He successfully brought me down from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Charlotte area a little over a week ago. He drives well--obviously learning from my mistakes--but he will be picking up his best friend.
I remember my first solo drive on the interstate and the way I helped a suspect successfully flee the police. It wasn't on purpose, but somehow concentrating on going 65 with my music blaring I somehow missed the scores of people pulling off to the right as a car was speeding past me with a police cruiser trying to close the distance. I gave the suspect a great lead because when I finally realized what was happening I danced with the police as when he pulled into the right lane I did too. Then trying to help I pulled back into the left lane when a honk from the police car and fingers told me to stay where I was so he could get around me. The worst thing that could have happened? No, that was my next trip.
Safety and sanity to my son and all the drivers around him on Monday.
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Amazing ...My son has turned into me--teenage carpool hater
I took my son with me up to the mountains and watched as he enjoyed taking over the car and flying up the interstate. He did well, I wasn't sure he could do it but he did. I thought all restrictions would finally be gone...he was a great driver....until.
I sent him to pick up his younger brother from camp. My son turned into an outraged underage driver who if the cost of insurance wasn't so high--would have probably followed my lead and started ramming other people. When he came home with his younger brother in tow his face was red and he was trying to explain to me how frustrating it is to wait in line. I shook my head and said haven't you heard me rant and rave these past 8 years?
I guess it is just my luck that I get a son who can drive and have only one year I can have him spare me the carpool lanes. Senior year in high school now includes freshman courses at the local college. Leaving me to another 6 years of driving my other 2 children.
I sent him to pick up his younger brother from camp. My son turned into an outraged underage driver who if the cost of insurance wasn't so high--would have probably followed my lead and started ramming other people. When he came home with his younger brother in tow his face was red and he was trying to explain to me how frustrating it is to wait in line. I shook my head and said haven't you heard me rant and rave these past 8 years?
I guess it is just my luck that I get a son who can drive and have only one year I can have him spare me the carpool lanes. Senior year in high school now includes freshman courses at the local college. Leaving me to another 6 years of driving my other 2 children.
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