My baby is driving

cludwig · Post by **cludwig** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 12:53 pm

Hi Friends,

My son is driving now. He left for sports practice yesterday morning at 8 am., then called to say he was going to a friend's house, then called to say they were going to get a bite and see Miami Vice....so didn't get home until 9 pm. It is so bittersweet....you're so happy to see them going out into the world and becoming independent, but so sad because I know this is the beginning of him leaving our family. Our daughter is 21 so I remember the natural separation that starts with the driving....I am no longer the first to hear how their day went when I pick them up from school. I think I am a little less stressed about him being out and about because he is such a big guy(6'6"). I grew up in a small town where traffic was not an issue......the traffic scene here blows my mind....can't imagine being a beginner driver here.

So, my husband and I are left looking at each other...kind of confused by how quiet it is in the house now.

Love,
Cristi

Post by **tex** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 1:07 pm

Yes, but think of the freedom you will have, that will allow you to do more of the things that you want to do, now.

Love,
Tex

Jean · Post by **Jean** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 2:39 pm

Cristi,

I know how it feels, I've been through two! My girls are 20 and 22. One left the moment she could the other may never leave. I predicted that at birth.

I'm glad they have cell phones when they are driving. It eases my mind some.

Love, Jean

starfire · Post by **starfire** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 3:33 pm

I remember those days too. As you said.....bittersweet.

Love, Shirley

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Thu Aug 03, 2006 5:20 pm

Hi Cristi!

My 6'5" son is 19, and I remember when he first started driving. I didn't worry too much about him because he is a cautious, responsible kid, but I sure worried when he was out in the cars of certain friends of his. I hear ya about the traffic nowadays. Congrats on another milestone.

Love,

Polly