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June 5th we took a short drive to the driver's licensing office and Cody commenced to take the "written" test.
When he passed they took his picture and issued him a first phase license -- a learners permit.
As promised, I let him drive home. I was terrified! My heart beat faster and I was sure we would crash! I was positive that he would not stop at red lights or stop signs, I was certain that he could not make a smooth right or left hand turn, I was petrified he would not be aware of other drivers and we would wind up wrapped around a pole!We made it home, and in one piece. He didn't hit the house when he pulled into the driveway either!
Wheewph!
We were home long enough for me to fall breathlessly into Troy's chest and relate how terrified I was! Then it was time for Troy to take the plunge and ride along to Cody's driver's ed class.
Troy makes sure to put on his seat belt!
And they are off....He was SO excited that he forgot to bring his book to class, I had to run ....I mean drive... it over to him.
I called my mom, I had to tell her what a terrifying experience I had just had! All she said was "I did that 8 times". Hello! I needed sympathy!!!!! My baby boy, my first born, was behind the wheel of my suburban!
Whoever decided it was a good idea for teenagers to drive?! (OK, let's not even go to the 'you were a teen driver once...') I swear to you, when they issue your child a learners license, they should equip you, the parent, with a stack of those yellow: STUDENT DRIVER magnets for your car, seriously people should be warned!!!! There is a reason this vehicle is acting like a loose cannon!!!
I'd post a picture of my terrified face, but I was too busy holding on and trying not to scream to take a self portrait!
He's getting better, I think.... Troy rode on the freeway with him tonight (Wednesday) and lived to tell the tale! It's looking like we just might survive this experience ..... but June's not over yet!
P.S. Stay off the sidewalks! :)
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I'm very jealous about the organized driver's ed. Here, it's no longer offered in schools. It's extremely expensive now and kids take it whenever they want. In most kids cases, that's as soon as they can. My daughter however has put it off for a year and a half, so now we're forcing her to take it. She's gotten to the point she needs to learn to drive--now.
I wish you luck and I wish your teen to be a good, patient and wise driver. I've been through it once before--it's nerve racking, but definitely worth it.
♥ Oh man I do not look forward to this AGE at all!!! When we learned to drive it was in our 12 passenger Ford van and I think my mom figured if anything happened at least we'd live through it! :)
Congrats Cody! I'm sure he'll do just fine.
I'm not scared! Bring it on, I will go for a ride with the CodeMan when we get there! No, really, I will! So excited to see you guys!
Wow old enough to drive huh! :) Crazy! They learn quick! :) Have fun!
Oh congrats! What a HUGE milestone!
HAHA! First of all, you sound exactly like I anticipate sounding in five years or so...terrified and panicked and wistful and excited all at once.
Secondly, I am TERRIFIED for this to happen in our house. What if Isaac drives like I did back then? Like an idiot? Scary stuff!
Oh you are so brave! Not easy to sit in on a teenager's first lesson.
You must be patient too. Well done for being the perfect parent!
been there - done that!!! have fun lol
oh I am so not looking forward to that! I still have 11 more years though! If the little tykes car is any indication, both my girls are speed demons!
Whew! That does make my heart race. I'm not looking forward to that with my crew!
lolololol!! Looks like you are going to have a fabulous summer. ha! Good luck and a great PSF!
Oh...I can only imagine the worry! The kids' preschool is very near a driver's ed school, I see those signs ALL the time.
Thanks for visiting my PSF.
Good Luck to your new driver! I have an 18 DS that doesn't really want to drive and a 15 DS that is counting down the minutes!
~Liz
We're four years away from this.
Holy crap that's very scary when I type it out like that!
I AM NOT PREPARED!
Hee hee, stay off the sidewalks :) I know exactly how you feel!
Oh, still my beating heart...only 2 years left (anxious giggle) for me!!
Life is good...and keeping it rubber side down as well:)
I love it when they learn to drive--they want to do all the errands, take advantage of it :) Here’s my photo story happy Friday!
OOOPS!
*take cover behind a tree*
good luck man!
Hahaha I do not look forward to it. My sister mostly did the teaching for me and it was so low stress. My dad was really great, but my mom was a basketcase. haha ;) Probably with good reason. Yep, I'm thankful I have another 11+ years to go.
LOL! I'm glad I'm years and years away from that experience. But I know the day will come...eventually.
I think that Dad's are the best when it come to taking the new drivers out. I know I won't be the right one. I only remember my Dad taking me, I had to learn a stick shift, but he was great about it.
Student driving, eeps! Brings back memories of me learning to drive. Not that great! Hope it all goes well.
Oh my goodness!! I have a 14 1/2 year old and I feel the same way. SHE is already asking to let her practice and I have been too scared to do that, ME scared!!
I feel your pain.
congrats to your young man.
lol You know I lived through it!! But I am glad that I only had one kid. Even now I hold on for dear life when she's driving. lol
I'm so not looking forward to this age.
You are one brave momma to let him drive home right after getting his permit.
Happy driving..I mean passengering.
HA HA! I do remember being a terrible driver when I first started and rolling through the stop signs!! Glad you survived the week:)
Oh my dear goodness! Good luck!!! Eeek!!!
Wow! I am only 5 and a half years away from that! My son is into cars now and talks all about the fast ones he loves...so NOT ready!
Glad you survived to tell the tale! ;)
Oh YIKES! I'm so not ready for that phase of life! I'm sure he will do great, and so will you!
Our own Amanda will be getting her learner's permit in August !!! OMG! I want to put a big sign on her car that says: BACK OFF - MY BABY IS IN HERE!! Don't think she would appreciate it, tho...
Ask your mother-in-law about learning to drive on the ol' Chevy that the gearshift kept sticking on.
YAY! Cody! You Go !!!
Woo Hoo! You have another driver in your family. =) Congratulations.
Watch out for that awful insurance hike.....
That's one thing we're looking forward to for when Emily goes to college on Weds - we can cancel her insurance (She won't have a car). Phew! =D
Aaack! I've told my son he can drive when's 21. ;) My mom still grips the sides of the door whenever I am driving...
That is seriously scary! I don't look forward to that milestone at all.
I remember being TERRIFIED myself when I got to drive for the first time, too. I was able to start early since I lived waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out in the country. A 12 yr old and a stick shift.....YIKES!! My Mom couldn't do it, she made her boyfriend teach me :)
This takes me back to the days of teaching my oldest to drive. My cute little black car I was sure was going to get a bright yellow bumble bee stripe as she whizzed paste some construction but she made it through. Only took out one mailbox in that time. lol
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