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Driving With Freedom
There's a certain freedom that I experience when I drive my car without my kids. It doesn't happen very often, but when it does it feels different. It feels quiet. Sometimes it feels empty, but this morning if felt good. Hubby took Jakey and Baby Girl to preschool/daycare this morning. As I walked out the door of my house, I only had my purse and computer in hand. I only had to make one trip to the car. I didn't have a baby in my arms, a diaper bag, extra clothes or anything else that I normally might be carrying. Next, I fastened my seat belt, only one seat belt. I didn't get Baby Girl situated in her car seat and grab for the nearest toy to keep her entertained for the 15 minute car ride. I didn't need to buckle Jake into his booster seat. I also didn't feel him kicking the back of my chair as he often does. He always says he's making music when he kicks my seat. Good answer. I turned on the radio and it was a station that I wanted to listen to. Not one of Jake's CD's. Although Jake does have an interesting taste in music for a four year old. He's clearly influenced by his dad. His CD mix includes Iron Maiden, Johnny Cash, The Cult, the Dixie Chicks, Rush, Metallica and Justin Timberlake. Okay, maybe I had something to do with Justin Timberlake. I also feel a little more relaxed. I'm always a cautious driving, but there's just a different feeling when I'm only responsible for my safety as opposed to the two other lives that are so critically important to me. So, from start to finish, it was almost 30 minutes of quiet, alone time, responsible for only myself. It certainly felt like a little bit of freedom and it felt good. 3 comments from 3 users
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posted by
hmoeckli
on Jun 11, 2008 at 12:24 PM
It can be refreshing to be able to have some alone time during an activity in which you normally have kids in tow. Every once in awhile I go shopping without my kid, and it feels weird at first, but it's also really nice.
posted by
creatress
on Jun 11, 2008 at 04:39 PM
I couldn't agree with you more. Singing at the top of your lungs, rolling down the windows if you want to... I always love driving alone.
posted by
kellimwheeler
on Jun 18, 2008 at 12:23 AM
I remember when both my kids were on separate school schedules. I had seven minutes a day when I didn't have one or the other or both with me. Seven minutes in my car alone, dropping off one and heading to pick up the other. Seven glorious minutes. ps - I might need to borrow Jake's playlist
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