It should come as no surprise (certainly not to anyone who knows me) that I am an overanxious mother. And that I have struggled with my youngest, especially after he "moved back in", to be a mom and not a mommy.

But, usually when he goes out, I say, good night, have a good time, and, drive carefully. Tonight I asked him if he minded my saying every time "drive carefully".

That dear son responded no, I take it as benediction.

By Emily7 on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 09:43 pm:

I never minded my Mom saying it. In fact she asks for at least one ring when we go on vacation, just to let her know we are safe.

By Annie2 on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 10:19 pm:

We always did the one ring signal, also! I felt very loved when my mom would say "Don't forget to ring when you get home". LOL

By Texannie on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 11:01 pm:

It's funny, that's one of the things I miss most about my mom. She always called to see if I made it home safely.

By Bobbie~moderatr on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 11:13 pm:

I think this is so nice Ginny. And DS (12) will call me from his friends just to check on me. LOL Just a quick call and never wants anything just to see if I haven't run off yet. LOL

By Tink on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 11:53 pm:

I always loved it when my mom would say this and now I say it to dh everytime he leaves the house. I think its a nice way to say you care. It's great that your ds realizes the spirit in which it is said.

By Christylee on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - 11:54 pm:

That is a nice thing. My mom and I live 45 minutes away from each other and I always call her when I get home or she calls me when she gets home.

By Vbw1978 on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 01:47 pm:

i call my mom when she leaves here or she calls me if i have not called her when i leave there !
I make my daughter call when she goes anywhere in the neighbor hood here !

By Melanie on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 09:28 pm:

I live 3000 miles away from my parents. My sister is not much closer. We are still expected to call to let our parents know we are safe any time we have traveled. Remember, there is a three hour time difference between here and there. Doesn't matter. They want to know their girls are safe. LOL, dh doesn't even insist on me calling if I happen to travel without him! What can you do? I find it very sweet.

By Pamt on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 - 10:09 pm:

I find it sweet too!

By Kittycat_26 on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 08:21 am:

I tell everyone to drive safe. I've even caught myself telling my boss this.