In 85 days, big things will be happening in our home.

In 85 days, Zack turns 16.

In 85 days, Zack will be taking his road test to get his drivers license.

In 85 days, I will be the parent of a teen driver.

In 85 days, I will be scared out of my mind as my son, gets behind the wheel of the car for the first time and drives away from our home, without an adult in the vehicle.

Remember back in August when I shared this photo?

Look at the smile on his face.  This was the day Zack turned 15 and a half and was able to go to the DMV and get his temporary driving permit and start driving, with a licensed adult, legally.

Since that day, I have been preparing for February 12th, the day he turns 16 and the day everything changes.

We’ve been going over the rules he will have to follow when he gets his license and explaining to him why the rules need to be followed.  I feel that it is important for all teen drivers to have rules to follow when they get their license.  I’m sure as time goes by, the rules will change and be adjusted for different circumstances.

The next 85 days, I’m sure, are going to fly right by and he’ll be pulling away from the house, for the first time without one of us in the car.  

Did you put rules in place when your teen got their license?