Lessons on the Road

One of the joys of homeschooling that we are looking forward to is being able to have homeschool while taking family trips, etc. Yesterday, we set out on a five hour drive to meet up with Dad for a week long RV trip. (He had to go ahead for business and we had to wait for end of school).

As usual, I was rushing around to get us on the road by the time I had "planned." (I am a planner!) I have to admit, I had a lead foot and a hurried disposition. About 30 minutes down the road, flashing blue lights greeted me in my rear view mirror.

To begin with I was just sure he needed to get past me for an accident or something so I moved into another lane to let him by me. He didn't leave my rear view mirror. As a matter of fact, he was even closer than before.

I pulled over and he came to my side of the car and very politely told me that he had clocked me doing 74 in a 55! He was very nice and I apologized for speeding. He reminded me it was a major holiday weekend and he just wanted me to keep my family safe on the road. What a wake up!!!

As I pulled away from my wake up call to slow my behind down, Little Buddy said, "Mama, we need to work on reading those signs."

I guess we are definitely learning lessons on the road.