Beth has been driving herself, Cory and Cristina to the Fair every day for work. This kind of makes me nervous because she's driving on the Interstate, in traffic - toward Milwaukee, etc. etc. I mean, she's driving in places I don't like to drive. Sure, I can drive there if I have to. I just don't want to. So it makes me nervous to have my 16-year-old daughter driving. She's a good driver overall, but still... I let her drive yesterday when we went over to the school, and she does play with the radio quite a bit, changing stations and such. I just want her to pay attention!
Anyway, she is supposed to call me when they get there every day so that I know they're safe. I also like her to call before they head home, but she doesn't always do that. She has been doing a real good job of calling me when they get there. Every day. Until today. What changed? I finally called her a few minutes ago - she didn't offer any explanation. Just said that she's working and can't talk.
Just when I think she's got it figured out and knows what's expected of her...
My son is 19, and I still feel nervous when he drives long distances! I have a 16 year old who is about to get his license. Thank goodness for cell phones! My older one sometimes forgets to call me, and I wait on the edge of my seat. Finally, I call, and he apologizes for forgetting me. I have a challenging time not being first on his list anymore.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my site! It's great to know other women have the same experiences being pregnant! I just thought I was being grumpy. :o)
ReplyDeleteWell, I can't offer you any advice, because I'm only 23 and I don't have kids yet (due with my 1st in December). But, it wasn't too long ago that I was a teenager and I can remember hating having to call Mom every time I got somewhere. I thought it was such a hassle. Now I understand b/c I always worry about whether or not my Dad got to work safe (he has a 2 hour commute). Oh, and the part you said about just when you thought she'd figured out what you expected...Well, that is just when a teenager likes to change things up! lol.