With both of my kids, the car seems to be the time when we truly bond. I don't know if its less intimidating because my back is to them or maybe there is something soothing about car rides. But the car is where we have discussed issues such as love, the future, religion, bad guys, relationships, peer pressure, and most recently with Lena the birds and the bees. I really try and arm myself now whenever I get into the car with my cup of coffee and an open mind. (:
As Lena gets closer and closer to junior high school the morning car ride has also become a reminder of where she is headed. During the morning car ride, we see the junior high school kids walking to their bus and in 3 months, Lena will be joining them!!
So, as we made our morning drive in the pouring rain, Lena observes how those kids were still walking alone to their bus and follows it with, "They are so dumb!" I then ask her "Why?" She then explains to me these kids are braving the weather just to avoid the embarrassment of having their parents drop them off at school. Yes, I fell into that trap, and responded, "Wow, you would never be THAT embarrassed by me, right?" Lena quickly responds, "Oh no mom, I would just make sure I had a bigger umbrella!"
Yup, think she's ready for Junior High!
Hugs and Raspberries,
L
