Teen-agers teach

Oh, life, isn't it amazing? Never a dull moment. This is how the conversation went. "Mom, LOOK at this, isn't it cool?" says Jessica. "What in the world did you do?" says me. "I put this CD in the microwave, and it blew up!!" exclaims Jessica. "ON PURPOSE?" questions me." Says Jessica, "AHHH! it was so cool! I put this cd in the microwave for 5 seconds and wahbam! it was like there was lightning on the third second and then the cd blew upish! it went through on both sides and even left a mark on the paper towl! it stunk though... so cool! go try it! " "OH MY. says me. UMMMMMMM, why diiiiiid you do that?" "Well, my seminary teacher(one of her leaders from our church) told us that if we had CD's with inappropriate lyrics or music, and if we didn't want them, that we could just get rid of them by putting them in the microwave for five seconds." says Jessica. I say, "I see." I had to absorb that for a while. I guess in the long run, it's a good thing, right? She did away with a cd that she thought had inappropriate lyrics, she did it on her own, and I didn't say a thing to her about it. She originally got the CD from an uncle who was getting rid of some old CD's and probably didn't think much of it. But, Jessica did, and took care of it on her own. WHEW!! I'm glad the house is still standing!!!

Story #2. Who remembers Driver's Ed? Show of hands out there. Great memories, right? Jessica just finished two weeks of driver's ed. Of course, parents are expected to teach, train, and be terrified as they drive around with their teen-ager---all in the name of practice. In Utah, the kids get their learner's permit at age 15, drive for a year with only parents, get their license at 16, and then drive only with family until 16 1/2, and then friends or anyone can ride along. Just lovely!! Jessica is our first to do the teen-age driving thing. She actually is really careful, obeys the rules, and tries hard to do what she is supposed to. I am not a sweary-type of person, but I must confess that 2 little naughty words have escaped my lips as I saw my life flash before my eyes. Long story, short--- The stop-light was not working, no one was taking turns, and we almost got broad-sided by a truck much bigger than us. It was a tad scarey. I think I scarred Jessica more by the swear word that I shouted, than the fact that we were almost in a serious accident--not her fault, but she was driving!! I told her sorry about the word-slip. I was SO scared, and it just came out. I will do better the next driving experience!!

Aren't they cute--yup teenagers? Just havin' fun and bein' silly. This is Jessica(15) and Savanna(12). I love them more than they will ever know. They have taught me a lot about life, good choices, good music, good language, and love. I think I'll keep 'em.
Be Nice to People,

Julie