No? Well, I don't blame you. It's been so long since I've been in the blog world that I wasn't sure that I'd remember my password to log on!! What can I say? Race being home coupled with the fact that I dropped one of our laptops onto the hard floor (Don't do that. It's not good for them and it'll cost you $500 and several weeks to fix), has kept me from my blogging duties. I still can't figure out the best TIME to come here and write. But, hey-I'm here, so we'll try the mornings.
Did I tell y'all that Austin has his learners permit? Yeah, well....he does.(I know, I know...I'm so young...how is it possible? Oh,*blush* hush now).
This whole driving thing is not working out like I had planned. I really had invisioned myself as more of a bystander in this department.
I was picturing myself as more of a Martha Stewart sitting in the back seat with a cool beverage in hand, getting some paper work done, while my son drove us around to all of our various destinations for the day.
As it turns out these things are very different from what I imagined. You see, you actually have to TEACH them to DRIVE.
I now understand so much more about my own parents' reactions to MY driving with a learners permit when I was 15. I have literally left the indentions of my fingertips in the door handle as I fought the urge to quote my own dad in yelling "STAY ON THE ROAD DAMNIT!". I just sort of sit there, all nervoous and quirky and talk in a sort of sing-song voice. "Great job.....o.k, stay in your lane.....slow down there's a turn coming up...don't forget your signal...slow down....brake...slow down...brake...BRAKE."
It's absolutely exhausting and completely sucks the fun out of going anywhere. ANd don't even get me started on the fact that his dad(back in the day) taught countless law enforcement/military all their defensive driving, and that HE would actually be the better person to teach the kid. Ah well, at least the boy knows what to do if his vehicle should ever start taking rounds. (Thank-you Race)
All in all, Austin is doing very well driving. But I still hate it.....and I keep thinking about Savannah....AHHHHHHhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
Race is away and will be gone for the holidays. So we are making big plans to enjoy Christmas to the fullest. Sound strange? There is something very humbling about knowing that there are so many people fighting terrorism "over there" so that I can enjoy Christmas here in peace. A huge and heartfelt thanks to all those who are involved in this fight against terrorism. I thank God that the fight is so far away. Away from our homes and away the eyes of my children. For those things I am so very thankful. Be safe Race, and come home soon.
I've got pictures! I'll try and get those on tonight. Thanks for checking in! No, really, I mean it....Thanks.
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I have no idea why I decided to check the blogs this morning. I never do that in the morning! But, for some reason I did, and there you were. A brand new blog!! Yea!! I know EXACTLY how you feel about teaching your young'uns to drive. Especially that braking part. And especially when you're going down a hill at about 25 mph headed straight for a very large oak tree if you don't make that turn into the driveway!!! BRAKE! BRAKE! BRAKE! It's still so very fresh in my mind. And then there was Emily running the old brown car(the milk wagon) into the woods when we were on our way to the barn. Someday you'll laugh at the experience you're having now. That is once you stop shaking!
It was so good to have you all here for a couple of days. Turkey's been turned into soup, so guess we'll be eating that for a while now.
Glad you're blogging again.
Love, Mom
It's so great to see you back again! I'm glad that things are going well and hope to hear some more. I do not envy you having to teach a teen to drive, but will try to learn from you!
I too checked this morning with little faith that you would be there,BUT YOU WERE. I'm so glad!
The best way to teach driving is to have an old truck, cleared field, and a blind to hide behind and turn'em loose. Well, a little more than that,but it does give them room to practice without fear of running into another car, maybe a horse or two. But he'll do fine and you will live to teach another!
We will be leaving at 5:00a.m. Sat. morning so we will see you in the afternoon Sunday.
Love you all,Andree'
I'm here, I'm here and I promise to start blogging right away. Well, maybe this weekend. It has been so crazy here and you would understand with 3 of your own about the same age as mine, well Ashleigh is 18 but Austin is catching up. Oh, teaching them to drive, it's a wonderful thing. NOT!!! Thank God and my nerves my Dad taught Ashleigh to drive. He also taught me so I do have to wonder why I removed so many mirrors from cars and right now my car is missing the passenger's side mirror after being borrowed by Ashleigh. Hmmmm, I've never thought about it like that before, I will have to speak to my Dad. ha ha Anyway, it's good to have you back and I will be back myself, lots of catching up and lots of pictures. Happy belated Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Yeah! You guys need a "milk wagon". There is nothing like running a HUGE car into the woods at age...what?...11?? Scaring not only yourself but your MOM too!! And let's not forget that I slammed on the brakes SO HARD that the dogs, in the back seat at the time, came flying up front and left scurrying around the dash board.
Who knew you only pushed the pedals with ONE foot?? ROFL!!
And lets not forget the phone pole I slammed into in reverse and the paper boxes I took out AND the guard rail & snow bank!
I am a much better driver now :)
All of this to say, it could be MUCH, MUCH worse!!!
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