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Passenger Seat



​Babe!  

We have another driver!  I have mixed feelings about it. As with every new Hobi driver, no matter how good (or bad) they are behind the wheel, I fear for my life when I’m locked in the passenger seat. I try my best to be supportive and patient but I’m not a good copilot!  

I’ve taught all 4 how to drive and it’s my least favorite parenting responsibility by far. It’s like volunteering to be tortured. The level of anxiety I reach before we’re even out of the neighborhood isn’t healthy. 

Abi is a good driver but I haven’t let her drive very much because Jadon and Joshua are in tow also. 

I can’t leave them home while we go drive, and they can’t come along till she’s more experienced. 

What is a solo parent to do?? It’s a whole family affair! 😵‍💫

The only bright side is I feel very close to death when I’m in the passenger seat.  Today I was wearing my Spider-Man pajama pants while she drove to school  I wondered if this is how I’d be dressed when I reunited with you...Hot mess for sure! 😘 

I can’t wait for her to get her license because I’m picking her up from work 4x a week on a closing shift. Most nights I have to drag the boys out of bed to do it too!! 😠

I love that she’s had a job since she was 14 years old so I won’t complain. She’s being a respectable citizen. 🙌👏

And she’s got a good chunk of money saved to help with a car. 

Please keep an eye on her Babe. I told her No Texting and driving… dad will know and let me know! 👀

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