Comments on: Friday 5+1 {5 Things I Like + 1 Thing I Don’t}

By: The Sane

The Sane — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:18:29 +0000

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By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:19:43 +0000

In reply to Patricia. Great points Patricia! My dad was a calm one when I was learning (which is why I'm recruiting him for some grandfather/grandson driving time). I think another part of my stress is not having control over the situation - something I need to work on too!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 22:14:40 +0000

In reply to Donnamae.

I may have to work on my relaxation techniques – perhaps I'll draw upon my childbirth prep classes and take some deep cleansing breaths before we hit the road. 😉 But you're right about the one on one time – I do love that!

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sat, 28 Mar 2015 04:39:33 +0000

Haha ! Been there – my son is 18 and my daughter is 25 and we all survived !
Take a deep calming breath when you get in the car….try as hard as you can to keep your patience and remember what it was like. They are expecting us to lose our cool so they might be a bit defensive. I tried to keep my voice normal and calm, and be supportive instead of critical. I'm sure I grabbed a few door handles and put my foot on a few imaginary brakes…..Just remember – once they start driving, they have wings and you won't be seeing them as much – so enjoy the time together !

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 23:09:33 +0000

I'm 67, my mom is 88, and she still grabs the door handle when she rides with me! I think it's a mom thing!!

By: Donnamae

Donnamae — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:32:11 +0000

As far as the student driver goes…it. will. all. be. just. fine! I taught all three of my boys…the best part is you'll have a chauffeur for awhile. My sons always offered to take me places, in order for them to get in more practice time. Besides…it was always great to have one on one time with them! Relax! 😉

By: Teresa Tomlin

Teresa Tomlin — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 20:14:59 +0000

I feel ya on the driving! My almost 18 year old daughter still doesn't have her license because it has been such a harrowing experience. We consider it a community service! Darling daughter number 2 is up next, although I expect she will have much less of "ooh, look at the kitty" syndrome 🙂