Ok, so today is one of those days that sticks with you forever... My son took his road test (Number 2) and he PASSED!!!
As we lined up at the test site waiting for the appointment, I thought I was going to throw up. As if I were taking the test today. On the one hand I wanted him to fail again, but on the other I remember how pivotal a moment it is when you get that license and you drive by yourself for the very first time. He is a relatively good driver,and he is only 16 still. He has a little over a month until he turns 17 and all restrictions come off.
I remember when we all started to get our licences. I was young so I was among the last to get mine. My friend Donna would take her parents car and we would go driving around with nowhere to go... but then we had to scrounge up $2.00 to put the tank exactly where it was so that they wouldnt know how much we drove around...
Or when we all used to pile into a little green chevette (I think that's what it was) that one of our friends had. We would fit like 10 people in that car. And it was a stick shift..
Oh yes, I remember the joy of just getting a license and now I am experiencing the trauma that my parents went through. I only hope that my son will be smarter than I was and stay safe. Now it is another step away from being able to protect your kids.
They go from being your little baby and to you being able to control everything that happens to them (almost), to this where they become independent and you feel like you no longer can protect them from everything.
Well enough musing from this mom.... I am very proud of him and hope that he stay safe every time he gets behind that wheel.
5 comments:
Congrat's Kyle!!! What an accomplishment! Listen to your mother and be SAFE!!!!
Wow, Congrats Kyle-it seems like just yesterday I remember him starting kindergarten!!! Stay safe Kyle!
XOXO LORI
Congratulations Kyle! I can totally relate...Craig is driving for a year already and will be taking his first "road trip" with the VW Club this weekend. They are taking the scenic route - Wickenburg, Prescott, Flagstaff and back down through Sedona to Anthem...an all day ride on narrow, curvy Arizona mountain rodes. He'll need to keep his eye on the road and not the beautiful scenery. Buckle up (everyone in the car) and go slow. All of our best to you.
Love,
Adeline
Oh God!! I remember that well!! Not to mention airing out the smell from the cigarettes!! BE safe Kyle!! I just took my oldest to the mall for back to school clothes. No more Kohls we had to visit Hollister, Aeropostale etc. The clearance racks of course!! THEY are getting old!
Ps that last one was from Me- Donna
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