Driver's Permit

I took Lauren to get her driver's permit yesterday. 1 month after her 18th birthday.

Times sure are different! I couldn't WAIT to be 16 and get my permit. I practically

had to drag my sweet girl to the DMV. For hair color, Lauren put: OTHER. e-gads!

Was that even an option in the 80's? She also registered for the opposite political

party from her father and I. You mean we taught her how to think for herself? 

The whole experience was rather smooth, and contrary to the typical DMV reputation,

Lauren was treated with kindness and respect. The woman even explained how Lauren

can upgrade to the REAL ID after taking her behind the wheel test. It's not as scary

as it seems! 

Because she is 18, she has a 36 question test to take, and she can miss 6.

 83% and my Bug will be behind the wheel. Does this count as Homeschooling again?

One key piece of information that is missing is how long she must practice before she

can take the behind the wheel test... I suppose her teacher, Anthony, will have to

determine that. 

Stay off the roads... There is a pink haired doodle bug out there! 

I convinced her to start the truck... that's as far as today's lesson got! Somehow

I am ready for this phase of my firstborn growing up, I didn’t even cry! 

My Mom always told me it was her job to give us (my 2 brothers and I) roots and wings.

She is absolutely correct. Lauren is ready for these wings. I believe Homeschooling gave her the necessary roots!