Lesli and I have quickly become our kids chauffeurs. They have gone to school socials, birthday parties, and church activities. If they are going to get there, one of us drives them. Actually, the time spent with our kids in the car talking about their lives has been incredible. They are settling in well here in Southern Cal. They still miss friends and family back east, but they are making friends and getting involved in stuff. Right now, they feel comfortable talking to Mr. and Mrs. Chauffeur about their transitions. So, right now, we are having a blast being the drivers who take Jon, Katie, and Megan where they need to go.
My guess is that over time, we will eagerly await the day the oldest, Jon, learns to drive (next year - yikes!). But, for now, Lesli and I will be content to be Mr. and Mrs. Chauffeur! What a special privilege as parents!
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Shawn, thanks for the Beverly Hillbilly's vibe. Nice picture. But, at least now I know what I can expect with my son as he gets older. Thanks for all you do and share and for keeping Christ paramount. And, glad to hear you and your family are settling in nicely. God bless.
Okay, so when Thomas started driving at 16, I went from his chauffer to all-of-a-sudden no "talk-time" in the car. One day I was driving him everywhere, and then the day he got his license, I wasn't with him in the car. It's rare that we're in the same car these days. So I guess I would have to say, "Enjoy it while you have it, because before you know it, they'll be all grown up." I used to hate when people told me that, but it's true!
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