“Mommy, you’re good at driving.” – DD
These are the words my little girl said while we are driving to town. Honestly, I was surprised how she actually complimented me with my driving. I was really touched. I have no idea where thoughts are coming from because at her young age (3 years old), I don’t think she means it. But I believe her. Of course I told her that I appreciate her compliment and I am doing my best to be a good driver.
See, I am always careful and alert while driving. Whenever we go out-of-town or just go to town, I do my best to drive safely. It is quite difficult for me because, like what they say, all your senses are working when you’re driving. Road travel for me is very tiring. I feel stiffness on my shoulder. My husband told me to relax my arms and hands while on the wheel to prevent muscle stress.
When I feel muscle stress on my shoulders, I let my husband give me a massage. Sore muscles from driving makes me feel irritable and tired. I enjoy driving. But sometimes it’s exhausting, too. No matter how long the drive is, I don’t let fear get over me. I feel confident and relaxed on the wheel. To me, driving is always an adventure.

I like driving, specially when traveling to nearby cities by myself. Never driven for too long though and I am afraid because if it’s more than 5 hours of driving I start getting sleepy.
Lucky for you mommy, you love to drive and you don’t get nervous at all. I do and I hate that about myself. I drove for two days following my husband and my kids in the U-Haul van when we moved here to Wyoming last August and it was my first long drive ever! I was so freaked out the first day of driving especially when we arrived at the busiest town and I almost broke down and cried. Well, I was at the very edge of crying, but I gained back my composure and paid attention to the road. I hated the work zone because I feel claustrophobic driving 60 miles on one lane with orange cones on boths sides and trucks right behind me. Waaaaaaaaaaa… I hope I get over that fear and nervousness someday. 🙂
I try to be a good driver but I have a lead foot. I obviously don’t use my phone while driving so I guess that’s a plus. Anyway, aren’t the little compliments our children make just so precious? Mine is three, too, and she makes my heart melt sometimes.
My husband said I have a left foot, too. 🙂
My husband said I have a left foot, too. 🙂