September 19, 2007
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I Drove! I Drove!
Driving, for most of us, is something we never give a second thought. However, NOT driving for several months has made me look forward to the time I could start driving again. And I've been thinking about it a lot. I finally did it!
I drove to pick up Luci (only 1/2 mile up the road) at daycare on Monday evening. No problem.
Today, Wednesday, I drove the girls to a restaurant for lunch. It's just a few buildings away from Luci's daycare, so it's still a 1/2 mile up the road. After eating, I decided I still felt well enough to drive 5 miles up the road to a drive-through bank to make a deposit (since I wouldn't have to get out of the car). I did very well until I was getting close to the daycare (or restaurant) on my way back to our house. I felt like I was a nervous little old lady with cars whipping past me! I was going 50ish, but I guess they were driving closer to 60mph. I was glad to get into the house and sit down at my desk to finish up the bank business. Even though I'm going to rest, now, I will be able to pick up Luci later this evening from daycare.
Yay!!!!!!! I drove. I feel full of such "power," again! Oh, the possibilities!!!!!!!!!!!
Besides my exhilaration from driving today, I HAVE to mention how very nice it was to take two of my daughters out to lunch. I think they enjoyed it just as much as I did! They've only had Mexican food at their dad's favorite restaurant and McDonald's in the past 2 1/2 months. Sitting in a restaurant with a variety menu and being in a different atmosphere did us all good!
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Woo-hoo!!!!!!
I'm so glad for your milestone. We don't realize how dependent we would feel if we couldn't drive ourselves around. Have you ever eaten at Alfedo's mexican restaurant in Yukon? It's really yummy, we used to go there quite often. I don't know if I have told you this before, but we lived in Yukon for eleven years and that's where I grew up.
Yay! I know this makes you feel very good.
Don't let my story scare you. I subbed sixth grade today and it was much more pleasant. You can pick and choose the grades you will sub and refuse the others. If you like young children just sube the lower grades. I really like the set up because you can choose your days off and the pay is good enough.
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