Car conversations

I love talking to the kids in the car. There is something about a car that gives kids the convidence to tell you all kinds of things. Maybe it's because you aren't looking directly at them. I don't know. 

So today, Gillian and I ran some errands (just the girls). On our way home, Gillian asked "Are you going to die?" I tried to laugh it off and say "I wasn't planning on it." She didn't get my joke. So I said "No. Why do you ask?" She said "Cause parents die." Perhaps she has watched too many Disney movies. I said "Sometimes, but Mommy isn't going anywhere." She said "So you will be around to drive me places?" I said "Of course, until you are able to drive me." She said "But I don't know how to drive." I laughed and said "Don't worry, I will teach you." She said "OK, good cause I don't know how to drive." And that was it. She changed the subject. 

driving

Daddy buckled Gillian into her car seat and got into the car.  When he sat down, Gillian said "Daddy, I want you to drive."  Daddy said "No.  I want you to drive."  Gillian said "I can't drive.  I too tiny!"  Daddy said "You can drive.  I will sit in the back.  You come up front and I'll sit in your seat."  Gillian said "You can't sit back here!  You can't fit."  Daddy said "I can fit in your seat.  I little."  Gillian said "You not tiny!  You big!" 

Driving

I pulled into the driveway tonight, got out of the car and opened John's car door. "Mom, can I go out of the front door?" Sure. Why not. I close the door and walk around to Gillian's side. As I am unbuckling her, she says "Can I go out the door with John?" Sure. Why not. So I close her door. I open the passenger door get my bags out of the car and Gillian immediately climbs into the passenger seat. John was in the driver seat by now and Gillian was riding shotgun. John tested out the horn, touched every lever and button possible. I'm sure the windshield wipers will go off the next time I drive the car. Gillian watched John have fun and refused to leave the car when I said it was time to go in the house. I brought John inside and left Gillian in the car. She sat there for about 30 seconds and jumped out of the car. Driving is only fun when you have someone to share it with you! When we were tucking the kids in bed tonight, John asked "Can I get driving lessons?"