Today's the day I thought would never come!

[suzi_f]

Becca gets her license today!! We're taking Nick to school, drop him off & then heading to the DMV. When she passes (gotta be positive, right?) she'll drive me home & then leave, all alone, to go back to school. I'm nervous for her taking the driving test (and a little for the written test; it's been 9 months since she studied the stuff!) and scared to let her leave all alone. I know she's ready but.....what if........... She didn't see a car yesterday when she went to merge onto the highway. On Sunday, she heard a siren & basically slammed on the brakes (we were at a green stop light but luckily no one was behind us). Now, I've done BOTH of these things during my driving career but it just scares me 'cause what if?????

I may have to take an anxiety pill when she leaves & I won't be happy 'til she's back home tonite!!! LOL

[cindi]

oh gosh Suzi, hang in there!! And Good Luck to Becca!!
(hugs)

[suzi_f]

She passed. She's on her way to school. ALONE!!! I'm happy, I'm sad, I'm scared!!! She'll be ok, right?

[RubberLady603]

Wow! Scarey, happy day! They grow up too fast!

[KarenM]

Congrats to Becca. Good Luck and prayers for you!

[Patty]

Oh Suzi...I know just how you feel. My son and daughter are both in their 40s and I STILL worry about them when I can't see them. I know this is MY problem, they're both very independent but Im a mom and I worry. I've been told this is "anticipatory anxiety"---worrying about what COULD happen. Stay busy and have faith. It will probably be easier once she has been driving for a while. Keep us posted.

[Lori]

Congrats to Becca! No advice Suzi, I still worry about my kids 24/7....

[mydogstinks2]

she will be great Suzi!!

[suzi_f]

They're home. She did fine. Doesn't mean I won't worry about her. For dinner tonite, I'm going to give her & Nick $$$ & let them go on their own to anywhere (in the Alton/Godfrey area) they want!! It's gonna be weird tomorrow: I don't even need to get up. They can get themselves up, get themselves ready & get themselves to school. FREAKY!!!

[Paula Carden]

Bless you Suzi!! My mom was actually glad when I could drive and my dad kept reassuring her-she will be fine. (Of course he taught me to drive) Your kids are growing up and now you have to let them spread their wings a little. I hope she will stay safe. My thoughts are with you.