Ster came in and asked if he and a friend could go to Walgreens on their scooters. My first thought was "HECK NO!" But, Tim keeps telling me I need to let him grow up. So I reluctantly gave in and said he could go. Walgreens is maybe a mile away - but you have to cross State Street to get there. My heart was just racing - I was a nervous wreck.
So about 1 minute after they walked out the door, I decided to follow them at a safe distance. I waiting for a couple of minutes and then took off - and caught up with them when they were maybe a quarter mile away from Walgreens. So, being the nice parent that I am, I pulled over and waited. I didn't want them to see me following them - so I waited until I thought they would be close to crossing the street. Then I pulled out to where I could see them - intending to pull in a parking lot to watch from a distance.
Oh no. My plan didn't work out.
I turned the corner, couldn't turn into the parking lot, and had to continue to the corner. Right where they were waiting to cross the street. Yep. They saw me. I got some funny looks from them, too!
After they were across the street I had to explain that I was just a nervous nelly and wanted to make sure they made it safely. Then I left to get a drink down the road.
On the way home, I decided to drive by Walgreens to see if I could see where they were - and they were coming down the street toward me. Of course, I was caught AGAIN and had funny looks tossed my way.
At least they were understanding.
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