Thursday, May 19, 2011

Driving Me Sane

As my husband continually reminds me, my thirtieth birthday is on the horizon. Given my "advanced" age many people are surprised to hear that I only recently got a driver's license. Almost thirteen years after my post driver's ed hiatus, I finally achieved what others my age take for granted.

I am very independent by nature so my pedestrian years were only hindered by how far public transportation or my cute shoes would take me. Once I had two kids in tow, that distance was considerably shortened. The heady freedom that comes from needing to go somewhere, leaving when it suits me, and getting there quickly is incredible!

When I think about the most exciting place I've taken myself there are several top contenders:
  • Running out to the grocery for a time sensitive needed item. No more relying on hubsters' manly instincts, which sometimes end with him returning empty handed.
  • The mikvah, nuf said.
  • Getting the kids to school on time.
But today was the best of all. I took the kids to a park in the next neighborhood. One we'd gotten to with a good friend who shares her extra car seating and masochistic desire to travel out numbers 2:1 in favor of the rugrats. But the pleasure of taking them myself today was sweet. I was providing a simple, pleasurable treat to my children. Were they lacking before? Not with a park and library walking distance from home. Not for love, crafts, food, caring, and fun. Who doesn't love a little extra though? And I was able to do it myself. Even the rain on my parade couldn't rain on my parade.

I'm already hoping for a sunny day next week so we can hit all the hottest preschool fun spots more than 15 mins from home.

First I'm celebrating with a mommy's night out. I'll drive!


As my husband continually reminds me, my thirtieth birthday is on the horizon. Given my "advanced" age many people are surprised to hear that I only recently got a driver's license. Almost thirteen years after my post driver's ed hiatus, I finally achieved what others my age take for granted.


I am very independent by nature so my pedestrian years were only hindered by how far public transportation or my cute shoes would take me. Once I had two kids in tow, that distance was considerably shortened. The heady freedom that comes from needing to go somewhere, leaving when it suits me, and getting there quickly is incredible!

When I think about the most exciting place I've taken myself there are several top contenders:
  • Running out to the grocery for a time sensitive needed item. No more relying on hubsters' manly instincts, which sometimes end with him returning empty handed.
  • The mikvah, nuf said.
  • Getting the kids to school on time.
But today was the best of all. I took the kids to a park in the next neighborhood. One we'd gotten to with a good friend who shares her extra car seating and masochistic desire to travel out numbers 2:1 in favor of the rugrats. But the pleasure of taking them myself today was sweet. I was providing a simple, pleasurable treat to my children. Were they lacking before? Not with a park and library walking distance from home. Not for love, crafts, food, caring, and fun. Who doesn't love a little extra though? And I was able to do it myself. Even the rain on my parade couldn't rain on my parade.

I'm already hoping for a sunny day next week so we can hit all the hottest preschool fun spots more than 15 mins from home.

First I'm celebrating with a mommy's night out. I'll drive!


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