And then Becky had a 15th birthday and we realized that in another year she'd be driving. While I certainly do not think that every new driver should be endowed with a car as a handout from their parents, it seemed a bit silly to get rid of something that runs perfectly fine when in a few years Becky would be looking for a cheap car to buy. But we couldn't very well give her the car because how fair would that be to the boys? And trust me, we aren't going to buy vehicles for each of the kids. Working for something teaches responsibility and builds character, yo.
We had a plan. We'd gift the car to Becky on her birthday, and the boys would each get a key as well. It was gifted to the kids, not just Becky. Most kids would be mortified at the thought of driving the Barfmobile, but they've got a year (or more) to fix it up and they're just thrilled that they've got a car of their very own. Except Micah. Micah got a key. As far as he's concerned, it's the Key That Unlocks The World.
Micah tried his key in the supply closet at the hospital, in the MRI door where Daddy was working, in the van door AND ignition, and in the house door. His key is magical, I tell you. Magical! When he's not proudly holding it in his hand, he's patting it as it reposes in his pocket. Becky's birthday rocks. He got a key.
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You guys! PURE GENIUS!
Fantastic idea. My kids would love that!
Good idea to pass out the keys as long as there aren't any midnight rides! Seriously, a good solution!
My husband is already talking about giving our oldest his truck in a couple of years, I might just steal this idea when that happens. This is an excellent idea!!!
Great idea! Your ingenuity never ceases to amaze me!
I am certain that Becky and the barfmobile will spend many happy times together. So will the boys and their keys.
That is so cool. Because the boys will also respect the 'Barfmobile' and who knows, maybe even make it look better. But why mess with it, I say.
What are you going to say when the kids come up to you and say, "Hey mom, can we get some shag carpeting?"
I am STILL in shock that Becky is 15. W.T.H. How did that happen?
Hey teens like cars that look like barfmobiles! well they used to like anything that would drive...and Micah?
Well just kiss him...he is so cute.
We've had this discussion in our house. My van will be ready to be replaced by the time the teen is old enough to drive but how it works here is hubby gets a new car (his company requires him to have a car no older than 6 years old) I get his (which bites because it's not what I would have chosen and I never get the new car again) and the teen/kids get mine. My problem is, it's a van. You know how many kids you can pile into a van? Like you, it's that that I think they need a car the minute they turn 16, but do I really want them driving and wrecking mine? Hey I was a kid and I had 4 siblings, there were fender benders! My plan is to trade the van in for a barfmobile of our own.
I say smart move on keeping it. Now if I just had one of those magic keys ...
Genius.
Long live The Barfmobile.
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