The Drive to Drive

Maybe this is the motivation that I badly need.

My husband is on holiday in Thailand and I didn't think it would be this hard. Like, I went back home and he looked after the kids and all with no problem. But it hit me hard and came to realize that it's not the same with me.

I don't drive. So we have to walk to school and I have to take the bus to work. The first day of taking the bus was in the morning and I didn't know that it was a holiday so the bus time is different. I only realized it after one and a half hours of waiting at the bus station. I phoned my boss and he ended up picking me up from Bangor to Comber. It was freezing at that time. The next day I had a cold and itchy throat which later on resulted in a tickly cough. I feel awful but still have to go to work. Glad the first week, the kids are still on holiday.

I'm thankful that when the kids are back to school this week, our neighbour can take Tia to school (morning) as her daughter goes to the same school. And after work, I have to lift her and we have to walk home. Oh, Tia wasn't impressed. She doesn't like walking. She keeps complaining and asking why we have to walk. But of course, Mommy knows her weakness. And sometimes I'm being outsmarted when she asks for a drink with a snack or ice cream and slushie. Oh, she's cute!

I have no problem with Jigz as he is happy enough to walk. He's my big boy and helps me out when I needed.

And now I'm motivated to take driving lessons. I fill in an application for the provisional licence for a start. And now looking for a driving instructor near us.

I got used to being a passenger that I didn't think of learning how to drive as I always think I have a husband who can drive me around. But I was wrong. I should learn to drive because I need to. And I can imagine if I learn to drive, I will be off to somewhere wherever whenever I want lol.

One thing, when Daddy is not around and Lola allowed them Coke, they are rejoicing! A picture to send Daddy of how happy they are without him. 🤣

My husband sorts things out before he goes but it didn't go according to plan and I just handle it like a Mom. :)

Thank you for reading.