So much for thinking I was a good driver
Yesterday afternoon the girls and I bundled up and hopped into the van to brave the snow and cold for our weekly trip to the library.
As I was getting into the driver's seat Kathrynne exclaimed, "Mama, that's Daddy's seat!"
Thinking for another moment, she then inquired with a surprised voice, "Did you learn how to drive, Mama?"
She seemed quite amazed that I was behind the wheel--as if she'd completely forgotten about the hundreds of other times she'd ridden with me and the fact that we make this same trip to the library every week. I assured her that I've actually been driving just as long as her Daddy, had lots of practice, and she had nothing to worry about.
She appeared to accept this and rode in silence for the short trip to the library. However, she must have been a bit worried for as we pulled into the library parking lot, she let out a sigh of relief and exclaimed, "There's the library--Praise the Lord!"
As I was getting into the driver's seat Kathrynne exclaimed, "Mama, that's Daddy's seat!"
Thinking for another moment, she then inquired with a surprised voice, "Did you learn how to drive, Mama?"
She seemed quite amazed that I was behind the wheel--as if she'd completely forgotten about the hundreds of other times she'd ridden with me and the fact that we make this same trip to the library every week. I assured her that I've actually been driving just as long as her Daddy, had lots of practice, and she had nothing to worry about.
She appeared to accept this and rode in silence for the short trip to the library. However, she must have been a bit worried for as we pulled into the library parking lot, she let out a sigh of relief and exclaimed, "There's the library--Praise the Lord!"
Labels: Mothering
posted by Crystal Paine at 11:30 AM
39 Comments:
How cute! My son's also three and it's so fun to see what three year olds can come up with!
How sweet!
Edwena
Its funny how one day the light goes on for them! Glad you made it safely there--imagine if you hadn't! She would have never let you live it down--hee hee
They sure come up with the finniest ideas at that age! My son keeps me laughing all the time it seems like.
LOL :)
Oh that's too funny. My six-year-old is TOTALLY a back seat driver~
Too cute! Thanks for sharing.
That is so cute! I love the last part, "Praise the Lord." :)
How funny!!
That's cute!! :)
LOL! How cute is that!!!! That will be something to tell her when SHE is learning to drive and Mama exhales "Praise the Lord" at a safe arrival! ;)
LOL! Your little girl is precious! And funnY!
Oh man! I laughed out loud when I read that! SO hilarious!!! :) I guess Kathrynne is starting to pick up on some of these family jokes about you! ;)
When my kids were little they asked me about the number signs on the side of the road. I told them they were the speed limit and that my speedometer was supposed to match them and not go over. Well they really understood and for the next several years if I went above the speed limit the little back seat drivers told me to slow down.
Out of the mouth of babes!! 8)
Too funny. Kids are so honest.
How precious! Bless her! Ann'Re
That's so funny. My daughter said the same thing to me one day as my husband and I share a car and he usually drives. I told her that I drive all the time. Then she asked me if she could drive too!
LOL! That is just too cute! I love reading stories of little ones and the things they say.
That's hilarious! You should submit that to Reader's Digest! :)
Thank you so much for posting fun stories about your girls. :-) I'm expecting our first any day now...and reading stories like that makes me so excited about meeting our baby! :-)
That is too cute!
Adorable! The sweetest part is that she is her mother's daughter - especially w/expressions like "Praise the Lord!"
I have a three year old, too. Isn't it fun how they copy our way of talking and aplly it to their own thoughts? I love the way three year olds surprise you all the time with their thoughtfull mind and exploring language. :-)
Thanks for sharing this, Crystal.
Isla
Loved this! This is the first time that I have commented on your blog, but I have been to your site many many times and I am always so blessed by your wisdom. Thank you for all you are doing for the kingdom!
A regular reader,
Trish
lol so cute!
Hehehe. :) I can just imagine this "praise the Lord" in a cute little voice. :)
That's funny! Kids are so cute! I had to take a left turn rather quickly yesterday morning and my seven year old daughter piped up from the back seat "Well, that was rather sudden!" I cracked up laughing!
Kaje x
that's so adorable....
LOL. Loved that. Am currently in the truck for the day and so read it to Steve. We both had a good chuckle. :) I do seem to remember a driving "incident" with you some years back...maybe Kathrynne found out! ;)
Reminds me of when I was at the end of my pregnancy my best friend's 4 year old saw me get behind the wheel and said,"Wow, I didn't think you could still fit there." Gotta love um.
I ran into a car that had stopped suddenly and for months after that the boys would say, "Crash into THAT car."
Oh My, how funny!
That is hilarious! I read it ti my husband too, and we both had a good laugh. :^)
That is SO cute!! Thank you for sharing :-)
Franicia
How funny! This girl has got personality!
I am wondering--what do you do to record memories like these--and photos too? Do you keep albums or scrapbooks or a journal, etc.? I really need ideas of what to do! :) Something doable but still special for my kids to have one day. Thanks.
That is to cute! My dd has gotten very concerned about my driving as well, and will often tell me, "WATCH OUT!" if she sees another car. "Don't run them over!" Not that I've ever done that (with her in the car anyways!).
What a cute little story. I think my parents feel that way when I get them somewhere safely.
That. Is. Hilarious. Aren't you glad you blogged it? Now it's down forever. :)
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