Fine So Far

He asked for the car keys and went outside. I heard the car start. I figured I'd go out and watch. There have, after all, been times in the past when he thought he had it in reverse but discovered otherwise as he let out the clutch. If there was going to be a crash, I figured I'd at least watch.

The wind was blowing out of the south as I pushed open the screen door. He was backing up the slight slope of our driveway into the street. He had a proud smile on his face.

I took him to get his driver's license the other day, and so I guess we don't have to cart him around on short errands, anymore. He can pick up his things at his mom's house, and he can go out on a date without involving us, which is a source of some relief, I suppose.

But all the cars have standard transmissions. Whereas some parents use standard as a lock to make sure their kids can't drive that car, a standard is all Ben can use. And consequently, going out on his own has got to be a bit more of an adventure for him than it for his friends.

There's only one major stoplight between here and where he's going, and it's on flat ground. Still, ... well you never know. So I sit here wondering if he made it thru the light.

Fine so far! he said waving as he drove off. Easy for him to say.

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