April 29, 2004
This That and Even More Dribble
Well today, after walking around in the feeling of being thought of as in my 20's, even if only by one person, that dream was shot to hell!!!
My son hit me up about obtaining his licenses this summer ~ surely I'm not old enough to have a child ready to begin leaving my house on his own accord much less DRIVE!!!! NO NO NO !!!! This was asked of me before COFFEE ~ what on earth are my children thinking?????
After getting both kids off to school, going through a parent / teacher conference for Ms. Prissy Princess, I got home and had a full pot of coffee to just think!!!!!
It dawned on me then: it isn't about me getting older that bothers me it is the having to give up control of my eldest child's decisions and basically life. Yeah I can hear the cheap seats roaring with commentary now ~ *glares hateful glare in their directions*. Then I figured out that was only part of it ~ the thoughts of one of my kids on the streets around this area SCARES ME!!!
I know I know accidents happen in small town's also, but in big town's the potential is even greater. I mean my Lord, people here in Texas DO NOT know how to drive!!!!! Yeah even you Kristi you speed demon you!!!
If I had not just recently moved I would swear I'd move back to my cozy little small town and allow him to drive, but me moving again, HELL NO!!!! Not unless I win the lottery :biggrin !!!!
So after I mule the above facts over in my head I reach the decision, I'm not ready to deal with a kid driving yet, and took it off the thought process for now :smile. Well at least until the subject is brought up again by Q15.
Leave to pick up Little Ms. Prissy Princess from school to get announcements of the "big day" of her Preschool graduation.
By the time I make it home, I'm officially feeling OLD!!!!!!!!!! Thank goodness it is "cocktail hour" :biggrin.....so grab a drink at the bar if there is any left after I get done with my self proclaimed pity party :lol.
And Madbull I've got a bone to pick with you ~ tease me and make me wait till Friday and then go off line too boot ~ SHAME ON YOU!!!
IN THE 60'S PEOPLE TOOK ACID TO MAKE THE WORLD LOOK WEIRD. NOW THE WORLD IS WEIRD AND PEOPLE TAKE PROZAC TO MAKE IT LOOK NORMAL!!!
I've been trying to deal with this issue for a couple of months now, and like you, I am also nervous about my boychild driving. But then, hubby pointed out to me that Mom's Taxi will not be needed nearly as often.......I kind of like the sound of that!!!
kind of*sigh*
Posted by: bitchychick at April 29, 2004 9:52 PMIn talking with my son recently it came to our attention that in 2 years he could get his learners and begin to drive (with one of us in attendence). Wo... that is a bit 'scary' as that gives them more distance, and danger to be potentially involved in. I guess we have to hope we have taught them well and given them the tools they need to make wise decisions as they venture further and further from us, Jamie.
Posted by: Desiree at April 30, 2004 8:27 AMJamie I wouldn't presume to interfere in your decisions but...no Im not glaring at you because I sympathise but your only experiencing the reality of your children growing up and its your first born thats striding away from you as you see it. You know apart from discipline one of other greatest things you can do to show you love your children is to have confidence in them and let them feel their wings. You said yourself more or less that you cannot protect them from every eventuality. Whether it be this year or next year Ryan will still want to go for his licence. You cannot put off what is inevitable my darling. You know its not about being old as you said...the truth is you have to feel the fear and do it anyway and learn to let go. Sorry but there is no other way to say it but bluntly.
So bite me for saying it...I dare you...big smile.
Posted by: Sylvie at April 30, 2004 4:25 PM