I knew I would love it.  I knew it.  But I don’t think I realized the vast amount of pleasure and happiness having a driving child would bring to my life!

Right at this moment Kayla is at the library with Samantha and Matthew for the summer reading program.  Two weeks ago I took all the kids and it was HARD!  The base library is small and the reading program took up all the kids area. So I was sitting in this alcove with the 3 little ones reading books to them and trying to keep them quiet for 90 minutes.

Last night I decided that today I would drop off the 3 olders instead and come home (less than 2 miles) and then pick them up later.  We don’t have a third car and because of insurance costs are not planning on doing so.  And Kayla can’t drive my van yet..it’s just too big.  I mean, I cried for 2 weeks every time I drove it when we first got it, so we’re not subjecting her to it until she has a little more experience.  LOL  So she has to drive Roy’s car.  But he uses it for work.

Anyway, Roy came home after working out to shower, and I had Kayla take him back to work - no complaints from her - and then we have the use of the vehicle. Kayla was thrilled!  She just wants to drive anywhere, anytime, it does not matter to her.  When I told her that I’d like her to take Sam and Matt to the library, the delight on her face was just priceless!

I wonder what other errands I could get her to do for me today….hmm….  :)