Why does everything I say get turned around to be innuendo? I didn't mean it that way, but now I just say that every so often just to get her mad. It's fun pushing the buttons of your teenage kids, you know?
We were on our way to visit DePaul University in the city yesterday and traffic was insane. Mix in some snow with the already packed lanes of traffic when the car in front of me slammed on his brakes. I barely stopped in time and looked into my rear-view mirror to see the whites of some saucer-shaped eyes and the white knuckles of the driver behind me who barely missed my bumper as well. I said "Oh, damn, we nearly got......" BAM! Car Number 3 plowed into the gal behind me, who ricocheted into me. Swell.
And I was driving Joe's car. The car that he loves. The car that is relatively new. Yea.
We are all fine. Nobody was hurt, the cars were all driveable. Illinois Dept. of Transportation came and escorted us all to the nearest safe roadside area to exchange information and everyone was pleasant enough under the circumstances. The only car that really suffered any damage was the middle car--poor gal, her Mercedes got it on both ends, while my car and Car #3 were relatively unscathed. That'll teach ya to spend the money on a Mercedes.
After all was said and done, we finished up and headed on our way to our college tour. And it ended up being a nice day.
But you know, I couldn't resist teasing Em that I was rear-ended by TWO people--both a guy AND a gal. And while that was a very exciting, it wasn't like being rear-ended by David Beckham. The kid is beyond horrified.
Bingo.
18 comments:
LOLOL! Nothing better then horrifying you kid, does a heart good!
Oh such fun - horrifying the kids I mean. Once we knew which buttons to push we made a career out of it. Mostly holding hands and singing and dancing in public - the kids were young. By their mid-teens they didn't much care what we did or said...
Embarrassing your teen..ahh the joys of motherhood!
So glad everyone was OK. Aren't teenagers there for your embarrassment?
"The kid is beyond horrified." Your job is done.
I'm so sorry you didn't get rear ended by David. Truly sorry. Really.
LOL you are too funny. I used to love saying things that would horrify my kids. If they would only realize that if they didn't react it wouldn't be so fun for me
The joys of motherhood go on ya know...you can still horrify them when they become adults.....hee hee:)
Tracy--It's our only get-even. :)
Grace--Oh, mine still care, which makes it easier for us. Hee! Hee!
melodie--I'm remembering all those embarrassing moments from when they were two. There were a LOT of 'em.
Pricilla--Yeah, it was scary for a minute there--in the city, tons of traffic--couldn't even get out of the car. I love driving my kids nuts--I have a lot of paybacks from when they were two.
Kathy--I know. I'd love to have Beckham come over to give me a hug and ask me if I'm okay. ;)
Ann--My kids think everything is dirty. Every. Thing. Oven mitt does them in for some reason. I don't think it's dirty to ask Joe if he wants to touch my oven mitt, do you?
Mary Ann-Oh good!
Glad no one was hurt and Joe's car is okay! Wonder what it'd be like to be rear-ended by Beckham. Seems that Em has an idea! I just read your comment to Ann and nope, it's not dirty at all for Joe to touch your oven mitt! LOL
My word verification is brest! Seems fitting!
I SAW the Beckham underwear commercial during the Superbowl. Enough said.
I'm glad that everyone was okay and your sense of humor was left intact. Car accidents, even very minor ones have a tendency to completely ruin the day...week, month...you get the picture.
Oh, I've warned you before about pushing the kid's buttons; but would you listen? No-o-o. Oh, well. Make yourself happy. ;-)
Yes, and sorry about the fender-bender. Some years ago, both my daughters were in a five-car scenario similar to yours, each in her own car, #2 and #3. They escaped unscathed as well.
Between this hysterical post and Beaded tail and Daisy, Mom has fallen off the chair and is crawling to the potty, she is laughing so hard and would you believe she soiled her panties. Lin, you really are very funny. Take care and thanks for the good laugh.
Beaded Tail--Yeah, kinda makes you wonder what SHE'S thinking, eh?! ;)
Daisy--Me too. And it was on a billboard downtown. And in Joe's Sports Illustrated this week..... :)
Silver--Nah, this wasn't bad. Joe's car has minor damage and that will be a hassle, but nobody is hurt. In the end, that is all that matters. Sounds passe, but it's true.
Vanilla--When you drive in the city during rush hour, it happens. We have minor damage, but still, it will tie up the car for a few days. So your daughters were in the same accident??
Marg--Life is funny, Marg. I just report it. ;)
Whoa! Sounds like a normal drive though Atlanta.HA!
Jean--Yeah, I suppose any big city, right?
Hilarious! Not the wreck part of course. Glad you guys were OK. But you know- I'm envisioning the wreck as one of those low speed stuck in traffic on the highway commuting city type situations. I've been in them before and it's usually a bunch exchanging stuff for no reason. Anywho, glad to hear you're OK!
Sometimes we have to take what we can get. ;)
xo Catherine
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