Well my daughter got her permit this week. I've always been firm about her not getting her license until I felt like she was ready. I truly believe that many, many parents want to get their kids mobile as soon as possible so they won't have to taxi them around anymore...but not me! I work in car insurance and believe me I know that car accidents are the number one killer of teenagers. I will gladly taxi her around or ride with her while she drives until I feel that she knows not only the rules of the road, but also everything to expect from all the stupid drivers out there!
My daughter has never even sat in the driver's seat of a car much less driven one. It will be a long process teaching her but we will do it together. Her 16th birthday is next month but obviously we will not be going to the DMV for a road test on that day. Our goal is for her to try for her license during the Christmas break next year. That is if she's ready! God give me calmness and patience!
Anyway, my kids are just growing up so fast. It's kind of exciting but a lot scary and somewhat depressing.
My son, although almost 26 is still a child to me. Now he's got a steady girlfriend. I'm very happy for him and I hope she doesn't hurt him. He hasn't had many steady girlfriends and a couple that he's had have hurt him. But I think this one is different.
Can I actually have hope for a grandchild in the near future? Am I even ready to hope for a grandchild? Feels kind of uncomfortable when I think about it, but then again, feels kind of exciting! Who knows!
I think we are into a transitional period and I hope I'm ready for it.
Just some thoughts I've been having lately....a couple of milestones for both of my kids!
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