This morning, Margaret got up at 6:00 to drive with Josiah to the Drivers’ Services Office in Niles; and they came back with one more licensed driver in the car. It’s unnerving, and my stomach lurches at the thought of letting him out to drive on his own in the family’s single car — but he’s a careful guy, conscientious, and only occasionally spaced out. Still, keep your eyes open for him; I’m thinking about installing a caution light on top of the car that’ll flash purple when Si’s driving, or something like that.
Posted by AKMA at April 30, 2004 09:38 AM | TrackBackBut just think of the errands and transporting that you can now palm off on the eager new driver!
(Of course, I say this now-- ask me again when CJ reaches that magic moment, and my sanguine attitude may be transformed,)
Posted by: jane Ellen at April 30, 2004 12:34 PMI would allow Si to drive my car, actually, which is not something I do lightly.
Posted by: Mark J. at April 30, 2004 02:19 PMSomehow this prayer seems VERY appropriate:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change [i.e., Si's driving];
The courage to change the things I can [i.e., my need to drive when Si's on the road];
And the wisdom to know the difference.
- Amen.
Seriously though --- a driver's license for a child can equal freedom for the adult (spoken by one with no children! So, please take that for what it is worth).
Posted by: Debra at May 1, 2004 02:38 PMHe’s a conscientious driver, a great guy, and we’re not especially worried — though he does lose track of reality sometimes (hence, “Spaceguy”).
Posted by: AKMA at May 1, 2004 05:15 PM