We had heard so much about “Atlanta” traffic that one the of biggest issues was choosing a house near the school in our price range. We are so fortunate to live only 2 miles from the school-especially this morning.
The morning routine began smoothly. Zachary likes to be sung to as he awakes (I hope his wife can carry a tune) so I began my little performance. Seth sang too but thought singing, “ tickle, tickle, tickle” might produce more results. It did, in fact. Check.
Samuel is usually the first up and dressed and ready to go(sometimes by 6 AM). Check.
Seth rides in his jammies. Check.
Lunches, backpacks and time to pray at the table before we walked out the door, 10 minutes early because David had called at 6-ish and said that traffic from the interstate had been detoured to the three lane state highway next to our subdivision. Check.
I knew it was a problem as soon as I pulled on to highway 42. We sat. And sat. And sat some more.
Samuel suggested that maybe we should start honking the horn. “It won’t any good.” I sighed. “Well,” he countered, “could we get in the other lane and pretend that we’re an ambulance?” Uh. Don’t think so.
But I was getting steamed. Zoom. Zoom. Cars zipping past us, while I politely stayed in the right lane because the signs CLEARLY say that the LEFT LANE WILL END. These cars zoom up and then signal those of us—who politely follow the signs—to let them in.
We finally crept up to an intersection and sure enough, blink, blink, blink, the guy beside me wants to move over into MY space.
What to do? I have a bold Eagles Landing Christian Academy (ELCA) on my gas cover, and I don’t have a fish emblem on this van, or do I? So I swallowed my irritation (and pride) and let him in.
Our 2-mile drive took 50 minutes. My kids were pitifully late.
I’m taking off that ELCA emblem today.
Do you ever find that you want to drive "in the flesh" and "not in the spirit?"
The morning routine began smoothly. Zachary likes to be sung to as he awakes (I hope his wife can carry a tune) so I began my little performance. Seth sang too but thought singing, “ tickle, tickle, tickle” might produce more results. It did, in fact. Check.
Samuel is usually the first up and dressed and ready to go(sometimes by 6 AM). Check.
Seth rides in his jammies. Check.
Lunches, backpacks and time to pray at the table before we walked out the door, 10 minutes early because David had called at 6-ish and said that traffic from the interstate had been detoured to the three lane state highway next to our subdivision. Check.
I knew it was a problem as soon as I pulled on to highway 42. We sat. And sat. And sat some more.
Samuel suggested that maybe we should start honking the horn. “It won’t any good.” I sighed. “Well,” he countered, “could we get in the other lane and pretend that we’re an ambulance?” Uh. Don’t think so.
But I was getting steamed. Zoom. Zoom. Cars zipping past us, while I politely stayed in the right lane because the signs CLEARLY say that the LEFT LANE WILL END. These cars zoom up and then signal those of us—who politely follow the signs—to let them in.
We finally crept up to an intersection and sure enough, blink, blink, blink, the guy beside me wants to move over into MY space.
What to do? I have a bold Eagles Landing Christian Academy (ELCA) on my gas cover, and I don’t have a fish emblem on this van, or do I? So I swallowed my irritation (and pride) and let him in.
Our 2-mile drive took 50 minutes. My kids were pitifully late.
I’m taking off that ELCA emblem today.
Do you ever find that you want to drive "in the flesh" and "not in the spirit?"
Comments
Junia didn't admit to anything but I happen to KNOW what happens when she doesn't follow the signs (joking!)I'm just thankful she was hurt in the experience.
I have first hand experience of riding with Twila/Jehu. Aggressive, yes, I would say that. I prayed for my life many years ago on a trip to the airport.
Oh, this is my blog where I am trying to be transparent not tell on my friends!!!
Loved your sons ambulance idea - too cute!
Junia--I meant I was thankful you didn't get hurt!!!