From the Passenger Seat

We went to visit my mother-in-law today - a belated Easter.  Son drove his first longer distance, and Daughter was convinced she was not going to survive the trip.  I kindly reminded her that Son probably felt the same way the first time he rode with her!  Of course, that didn't go over very well.  

Son's driving is improving, although he still thinks he knows all there is to know about driving.  From the passenger seat, he still takes turns - especially right-hand turns - a little too fast.  That may not be a problem on dry pavement, but under other conditions it could be.  He insists he's doing nothing wrong and not going that fast.  Dad and Daughter also shared their thoughts and Son did not appreciate any of our opinions.  Imagine that!

Before today, he hadn't driven more than about 45 minutes in one session.  Our trip today was almost 2 hours one way with one stop along the way.  Son said he was bored.  I had to laugh.  Bored!?  Good!  That means he won't be interested in driving far from home.  Not that I plan to let him go that far anytime soon anyway.  

What Son fails to understand is that until his dad and I are comfortable with his driving, he won't be going anywhere alone in our vehicles, even if he does have his license!  I keep trying to tell him he'd better pay attention, but of course, I'm just his mother.  I know nothing.

Ah, but there's one thing he's forgotten....

I control the car keys.