My children are going to grow up as horrible drivers. You know, I stress to them how important it is to follow the rules, yet find myself breaking them every day when I’m in the car. Some stop signs are just a pause, and the speed limit signs are usually just a suggestion. So when I’m using a double-standard in my own ways, how do I still maintain “no breaking the law” with the kids?

One of the things I’m the worst about is speeding. To date, I’ve only had one ticket (back in my college days when I was driving home at 1 a.m. and had volleyball practice at 6 a.m.) and two warnings, one of which, ironically, was in my grandparent’s driveway! But it’s my rule of thumb that 8 mph over is perfectly acceptable.

I’ve always said that when my grandfather was growing up, their way of life must have felt a little bit slower. That’s not saying by any means that they didn’t work as hard or accomplish as much – quite the opposite! But, I do believe that my grandparents grew up being a lot more patient than I ever will be.

Do you think you could limit your speed to 35? I know I couldn’t.

Until we walk again …