Last night about 9:30 Mr. T tweeted “How do I sleep when I get my #permit tomorrow?”
He was pretty darn excited – but then again – so was I!
We had a good weekend for his birthday – we splurged on take out Friday night and he ended up going over to his grandparents and spending the night with them since his cousins were there. I joined them on Saturday morning and dad said several times how impressed he was with the twins and Mr. T and their team work. Remember all those trees that were cut down last weekend in order to fix the fence? Well, this weekend we had to cut those apart so they could be bundled up. The trees were down in the easement behind my parents house and at one point I was down there to help and my niece goes “Aunt Kate, we kinda have a system going. But, I forgot to bring some water down!” I think she just sent me off to get water so I’d get out of the way! Jayman would cut the trees down to size, Samantha would stack them and T would tie them up and them haul them up to the yard. We all were so proud of them – and they were proud of the work they did!
I took off in the afternoon to go pick up the goodies and dinner. Mr. T wanted Taco Casa for dinner, so I got a good selection of items and a gallon of both sweet and unsweet tea. For those of you that don’t have Taco Casa – you are so totally missing out! Plus birthday cake… yummy birthday cake… that there is no picture of because I couldn’t wait to cut into it! Papa made his delicious homemade Reese’s peanut butter cup ice cream to top it all off. As I told Facebook, I was stuffed, exhausted and on a sugar high all at the same time that evening!
Now, because I know you are all wondering – we did NOT rearrange the bedroom!! You don’t know how happy I was about that. Dad actually likes the arrangement and mom does too, except for a few items that just don’t “flow” for her. So, we’ll focus on just fixing that… eventually! (Yes, I know mom, we won’t forget, I promise!)
I know you’ve seen this one, but it’s a great shot of me and the BD boy!
Today was the exciting day. We were up and at the DMV by 7:55, and waiting outside the doors with everyone else for them to open at 8:00 am.
The line outside!
We got in and through the line up to the front of the desk, proved we had enough paperwork to sit down and wait – and they gave us our number: 601. Now, the only thing that T and I could come up with was that their numbering system was random so that people couldn’t buy a better number or to keep them from pulling a Beetlejuice (“Hey – look, there is Elvis!!”).
What sense does this make?
Our number was called and we made our way up to the desk. Finished filling out the paperwork I missed, signed half a dozen documents and Mr. T had his picture taken! From there he was sent to take his test. I’ll admit, I totally cheated here. Let me tell you how. He was supposed to take his test and THEN stand in the next line. I went ahead and got in line while he was taking his test. Working the system baby, working the system!
He did well! Scored an 83!
He passed!
So, that happened, overnight I’m now officially living out the Driving Miss Daisy movie! Please send prayers! 🙂
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Oh, exciting times in your house! And I can’t believe you worked the system like that…okay, it’s genius!
I’m all about working the system! 🙂 We are up to almost 3 hours on the freeway, since that’s the only way to travel in the area, I figure we need to really focus on that. Nothing like a heart attack at 60 miles per hour! I liked the idea of raising the speed limits, until I started to teach Mr. T how to drive!!
That’s one HUGE smile on Mr. T. Good for him. Rian can go in January after she turns 16. I’m hesitant because of her ADHD and focus problems, but I also think it’s an important rite of passage she needs to experience.
Can’t wait for the driving updates!! Please share the embarrassing ones 😉
LMBO! I promise to share! So far, he’s been good, but I think that when every kid here gets their permit, it should come with a removable sticker that says “student drive – use caution!” 🙂
I can only imagine how challenging it will be for you when Rian is eligible, but yes, you have to let her do it – and we’ll be right here with you!!
It will make for some interesting blogs that’s for sure! And she’ll be learning in the winter time, which usually means snow, ice, black ice….ah, good Canadian driving.
Okay, now that’s scary! But by learning in that weather she’ll become amazing!
It’s definitely a learning curve. Hitting black ice is scary, doesn’t matter how many times you’ve done it in the past.
Congratulations to your son on getting his driver’s license! I remember failing mine the first time because I didn’t come to a complete stop at the fake stop sign, and I argued with the officer doing the test that duh, a car was never going to come, because we were driving on a test range, and I was the only car there. He didn’t buy my logic.
Oh, and congratulations on surviving the DMV!
Thanks and thanks!!
Yay! I remember that day well, so filled with excitement for the kid and total dread and concern for mama. He seems like a great kid 🙂
Thanks! I’m very blessed to have him – and oh yes, I told him yesterday that we may have to limit his driving a bit, cause I’m not sure how much my nerves can take! 🙂
Wow! Congrats!!
Thanks! I’m not sure how long my nerves will hold out though! 🙂
OMG … that’s a scary moment when they drive! I don’t even want to think about that part. So good luck with that … glad I live here in Florida 🙂
hahahahaha!! Yes, be thankful you are far, far away! He isn’t that bad… but we’ve had lots of illegal practice!
Yeah, I suspect that we’ll do the same thing too. Aren’t you a little nervous about him driving by himself? I’d be terrified.
That is for future Kate to worry about! 🙂
Yep … and to blog about 🙂
Happy birthday to Mr. T.
Strap in Daisy. Congrats to Mr.T.
LOL – Thanks to all of the above!
Did I ever tell you – I love Mexican food? It’s hard for me to get good stuff. Oh well.
I believe you – I don’t think there are many good Mexican food restaurants up there. I love the fact that I can throw a handful of stones up in the air and will hit three restaurants as they come back down!
Funny.