One short year ago I wrote a post about my son getting his learner’s permit. Now, here I sit on the eve of his 17th birthday while he counts down the hours when he drives out of the driveway with NO ONE ELSE IN THE CAR.
No, really, I’m good. I am OK with this. He is a good driver and a responsible kid and I am perfectly fine with him operating 3,507 pounds of machinery down the block. (yes, I googled that).
Ok, so maybe when I dropped him off at school this morning and realized this was the last time I was EVER going to drive a kid to school I did sob just a little on my way home. So shoot me. I can lean toward the monumental moment overdrama lately. Let’s see how you all do when you are faced with that reality.
So, Danny boy, this post is for you. Congrats on holding out till you can legally drive (as if you had a choice). And happy happy 17th birthday. You will always be my little buddy. Love you forever.
Be careful and ‘be all that you can be.’
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i could cry but i don't have time 
Nice! And love the baby GD tee. Happy Birthday Danny! Rock it (not while you are driving of course)!
It’s not time to cry Tuesday!! You’re killing me!
OMG, I remember that picture, in your driveway. i think Jana was trying to get me to poko stick jump with her. OUCH. I thought they got old but we stayed the same.
Happy Birthday Danny. ENJOY the new found freedom.
waw nice..
thanks 4 shared 🙂
My son Chris (now 18 and the proud owner of his very own red sedan) had the same Little Tykes car. Seeing this pic sure brings home the reality of how quickly it goes and how our hearts react to every milestone.
How many of our kids driving today started out in that same car?
Congrats to you both.
excuse me–but i think that’s a Fisher Price car…..and we STILL have it in our back yard…….
Thank you for sharing. Now I’m sitting at my desk crying! Happy 17th Birthday to your boy Danny!!!