In a few weeks, Kaleigh will be 16 and begin learning to drive. I can't teach her myself...you did read that earlier blog about two accidents in one day right? I'm pretty sure with no practice at all, she is already a better driver than me.
In general, she's a better person than most of us. She's always sweet, kind and never says a harsh word. I on the other hand, got reprimanded today (yes, by my daughter) for saying that H&M coats were "throw away" coats because they weren't high enough quality. She insisted that it was rude to say while we were in the store. Whatever.
Kaleigh, Nick and I were at the gas station today and Nick was about to pump (I hate to pump gas and I forked out big bucks today for more last minute school stuff so it's okay to put the kid to work). As Nick swipes my card, chooses the high octane and unscrews the cap Kaleigh and I were in the car jamming to Nick's iPod and I was just about to reply to a text when Kaleigh quietly said, "Could you shut off the car please?". I was 10 seconds away from blowing up Nick and the rest of the Turkey Hill Mini Mart and Kaleigh calmly suggests that I prevent that by turning off the car. She even said, "Thank you" when I did it!
How is it that a crass, non driving, fool like me ended up with a responsible and polite daughter like this? I'm one lucky Mom (and not just because I didn't blow up my family at a Turkey Hill).
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Tell K I need etiquette lessons, and ask her if she knows which for to use on the 3rd dish of a 12 course meal...thanks.
I'm sure according to my mother, I should also take driving lessons from her ;)
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