I knew it would come. I never thought it would come so quickly. Today, my older son is making his first road trip alone. It's a 6 hour drive. He's going to his dad's in West Virginia to pick up his brother. They're coming back Sunday.
Can I just say that I am TOTALLY scared to death?
He's made this trip with me a hundred times. Last time, he was in his car following me. I wrote out directions. I bought him an Atlas and marked the route. We had new tires put on his car last night. And I am still scared to death.
He drives everywhere around here. He's a pretty good driver. He's 19. And I'm scared to death.
I've explained to him about when and where to stop, and when and where NOT to stop. What the safe zone is for letting his fuel get low. (Never under 1/4 tank). I've explained to him what to do if he makes a stop but ends up back on the interstate going south instead of north. And still I am scared to death.
I've explained to him that when (not if) the truck drivers get aggressive and try to run over him, move over and let them pass. His cell phone is charged. He has a blanket in the trunk of his car just because, just in case. I've given him $50 extra dollars just in case he needs it.
And still....I really need a valium.
Can I just say that I am TOTALLY scared to death?
He's made this trip with me a hundred times. Last time, he was in his car following me. I wrote out directions. I bought him an Atlas and marked the route. We had new tires put on his car last night. And I am still scared to death.
He drives everywhere around here. He's a pretty good driver. He's 19. And I'm scared to death.
I've explained to him about when and where to stop, and when and where NOT to stop. What the safe zone is for letting his fuel get low. (Never under 1/4 tank). I've explained to him what to do if he makes a stop but ends up back on the interstate going south instead of north. And still I am scared to death.
I've explained to him that when (not if) the truck drivers get aggressive and try to run over him, move over and let them pass. His cell phone is charged. He has a blanket in the trunk of his car just because, just in case. I've given him $50 extra dollars just in case he needs it.
And still....I really need a valium.
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