Today marked a pretty big milestone in our household. My son turned 16 on Sunday and took his road test for his driver’s license test today.
I’m not sure there is any way to prepare yourself for the emotional rollercoaster a day like this brings. Of course, I am overjoyed for the excitement in my son’s eyes as he steps out into the newfound “freedom.” I am happy to not be needed as a taxi service anymore but also sad to not be needed for those same taxi services.
I am frightened as I wonder did I do enough to teach him things he needs to know about driving? We’ve spent the last year practicing, but was it enough of the right things? And, of course, being a farm kid, he’s been driving the gator, the skid loader, the tractor and the farm truck probably since he was 9, so more experience than most his age. There’s also a level of my own excitement watching him grow up and step out into this new adventure.
As I watch my teenager take flight and spread his wings, I will be sure to remind him the nest is always a safe place to land.
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