Witty Repartee
The other day, while bitching to myself about the dumb luck of The Boy’s Transmission shitting itself I had a thought.
I’ve really enjoyed driving the kids to school again. The drive on Monday was just plain fun. The entire drive was full of laughter that resulted from very quick verbal sparring about this and that. I really enjoy the back-and-forth with them, whether it’s silly stuff or serious discussion. Plus, I figure the quick exchanges are to their little developing brains, what a whetstone is to a knife.
The happiness that driving the kids to school in the mornings has brought me is definitely worth the $2K+ it’s costing me to repair the transmission of The Boy’s car.
It’s been a fun week.
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Memory Du Jour:
1978/1979, Arizona
Getting punched in the face in the bleachers at a high school football game. My friend, Mike, was throwing ice. Some of it hit a dude. The dude threatened Mike in some way or another. My mouth bought me the knuckle sandwich that knocked me out for a minute or two. I didn’t feel anything. I just remember waking up. Nay was there. I remember her comforting me. You were there weren’t you Nay? :-)
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Quote of the Day:
Dissent is the highest form of patriotism --Thomas Jefferson
10 comments:
Do they actually let you drop them off in front of the building? Or do you have to drop them off a block away? I'm still trying to see how long my 1st grader will let me hug/kiss him good bye in front of his friends!
mmmm, knuckle sandwiches....lol
Yes I was there dear and you had just gotten your braces off that day. I recall I was hysterical"oh my god your teeth!!!"
I'm not sure if I yelled at the asshole or what transpired after other than my own hysteria and concern. ;]
I think that is so cool that you enjoy your time with your kids and you see the positive side of driving them this week.
I know I have been spending quality time with Nephew N getting in his 50 hours driving time to get his license.
Good point James, truth be known Ney probably threw the ice and pointed at Mike when the dude that clocked Cj turned around.
Oh and actually driving with kids in the same car first thing in the morning... Your a much bigger man than I ; }
Sounds like the transmission is worth the money....
Thats a funny memory. We should start doing that. I have tons of memories. Obviously, I can't think of anything new to blog about.
I'm happy Carlos that you have had an enjoyable experience driving your kids to school again. I can't relate.
Here is what my experience was like:
Son #1 (to Son #2) - "Hurry up faggot we are going to be late."
Son #2's response - "Shut up gay!"
#1 - "I'm not gay you are."
#2 - "YOU'RE GAY!"
#1 - "Freddy!" (don't ask)
Mom (me - gritting my teeth) interjects - "You both better SHUT UP or I'm going to do my rendition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Acid - and its not going to be pretty."
Silence for the rest of the trip.
Arrive at school with subdued teenagers......
They get out of the car and I say "Have a nice day!"
Sigh of relief as I drive back home (Thank God they are finally out of the car).
To r - you are one gutsy lady to ride with your nephew while he gets his hours in for his driver's license!
Carlos imagine where we would be if we had been sujected to the zero tolerance rule.
I forgot about Freddy......LMAO
CoolSpongeBob: Yes, amazingly. They’re both over the embarrassment stage. The Girl was the worse about it. It was so funny. Now she lets me put my arm around her while we’re walking through the grocery store, etc. :-)
WebMiz: On rye!
Nay: I forgot about the braces just coming off! When I was doing driving time with The Boy, I was on-edge all the time, knowing we were going to crash. Nowadays when he drives, I’m comfortable relaxing and even closing my eyes enjoying not having to put up with assholes!
James: Hell, Nay coulda punched me for all I know. Shit. That reminds me of a story. :-) Do you remember that Nay? I think the last time I asked you if you remembered it you didn’t. It had to do with me and Mike and a Blackfoot concert at that open-air concert place in Phoenix. What the hell was that place called?
Y: Driving ain’t so bad. The kids gave up being spoiled, pain-in-the-ass, whiny, babies with me or around me a long time ago. Kinda like realizing that beating your head on the wall hurts when you do it...and doesn’t when you don’t. :-)
RLB: I think it’s worth the money :-) Yes, I like the memory thing. It’s nice to reflect, and sometimes they’re fun for others to read.
Sheila: Your drives sound crazy. I’d be crackin’ some heads for sure. :-) Okay...now share the “Freddy” thing.
Yeah Sheila, share the Freddy thing.
Cj-The place was Compton Terrace. And now would you please tell me what happened at the Blackfoot concert? You fucker, how dare you leave me hanging on like so!!! ;)
Have a groovy Friday!!!
And a fabulous weekend!!!
LOL. Sorry Nay! Hey, if you're gonna have someone leave ya hangin', who better than an old friend and fucker?
I'll post in the morning :-)
Now for a drink and some tee-vee. I'm feeling a little udner the weather today.
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