Dropped my daughter off this morning for her first Driver's Education class - not "Behind the Wheel" yet - that comes next. After her 3.5 hour class I get to join her for the two hour parent and student class. She is totally pumped about this class, I'm slightly more wary - and becoming more concerned as I reflect on two things that happened this morning: 1. I was a terrible driver getting her to class this morning. Coffee cup in one hand, I wheeled the SUV around with the other - totally not modeling good driving behavior. and 2. Rebecca said to me this morning, "Sophia is such a old granny type of new driver. It drove me nuts!" My response: "Granny drivers are perfect! I expect you to be a granny driver!"
I'll let you know how class goes.
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14 hours ago
I fear for you. Having a teen driver may be convenient, but it's also nerve-wracking. I won't tell you about my student who wrecked her car over 20 times, even smashing through a house. Oops! Have fun in class.
ReplyDeleteSmiling, and sharing your same fears! My older one is 17...he just got his license a few months ago. He loved the driving instructor because his dad and I were too stressed about it. I have a 14 year old, too.
ReplyDeleteI hated the whole driving thing. My kids were really fine (with the exception of a trip into a gully) but I was sooo nervous! I kept telling them it's about me, not you, while I pumped my foot into the floor trying to brake earlier, harder, etc. I made it a point to straighten up my own driving habits though. You'll be fine but I definitely agree with the granny driver comment! It also made me laugh. Good luck and happy driving!
ReplyDeleteI hated the whole driving thing. My kids were really fine (with the exception of a trip into a gully) but I was sooo nervous! I kept telling them it's about me, not you, while I pumped my foot into the floor trying to brake earlier, harder, etc. I made it a point to straighten up my own driving habits though. You'll be fine but I definitely agree with the granny driver comment! It also made me laugh. Good luck and happy driving!
ReplyDeleteI went through 3 kids and driver's ed - I'm surprised my hair didn't turn completely grey! Great slice.
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