Monday, March 10, 2014

Another Milestone

The kids didn't have school yesterday (and I didn't have to work) so Landon and I finally made it to the DMV so he could get his Learner's Permit!


He's been taking practice tests online as his form of studying, but right before we left I found these flashcards online so he was able to study in the car on the way there.


They took his picture before processing any paperwork of having him take the test.


It was crazy busy there at 10:41 on a Monday morning, but they have a fine tuned system so we just soaked it all up. There was a broad cross section of people there including a Yoko Ono look-alike in a hat and glasses. 


We tried to figure out their system, but my theory is that they don't go in a numerical order so as not to freak people out when their ticket's number is 629! 


Our turn arrived and meant we got to stand there and watch the guy process our paperwork for what seemed like a long time, and then Landon got to take his eye test.


The moment of truth...the test! He got 90%.


Victory!


This means we need to teach him how to drive! He's only had one short tutorial in the church parking lot so he has a lot to learn. He'll be taking Driver's Ed in June, but he needs to practice before then. Good times.




9 comments:

shannon said...

Woo Hoo! Landon really is cranking out the milestones these days! He looks like a real live grown up in his picture! I can't get over how quickly time flies once they hit middleschool!


Fun Fact: It took me 3 tries to pass my permit test :( That's so embarrassing!

Natasha said...

I'm impressed with his score! I am sure I would not pass if I attempted it now.

Luci is already saying she will do this and that once she can drive and it makes me realize that time will be here before we know it.

Neighbor Jane Payne said...

Congrats to Landon and sincere condolences to you and Randy. I rank driver's training right up there with potty training as most unpleasant parent duties.

We stand up for our pictures. I was surprised to see that they have you sit down, but I suppose that's much more accurate when a cop sees you in a car. At least my settling is different sitting than standing ;0)

Unknown said...

Oh this is GREAT news!
A great kid like Landon will be an awesome driver.

I'm telling you- having an extra driver around will free up your time like you can't believe.

Great Job Landon- that test is ridiculously hard with a lot of trick questions.

patsy said...

Ok- that last comment was me- not my husband

Tracy said...

DMV is so much fun. I can't believe how time flies! My daughter got her permit a few months ago, and they would not let her smile. Can you believe that? I guess thats the new law in Iowa. There was a sign above the camera, Please Do Not Smile.
We couldn't believe it, needless to say her picture looks like a mug shot.

jenn said...

We spent a lot of time in the church parking lot to start- just getting the feel of steering and parking in the lines. Good Luck. I'm agree with Neighbor Jane Payne and LOVE her comment!

Amie said...

Landon looks so old. I can't believe this is what we are doing. Maybe parents with more kids need teenage drivers more... I'm ok with me safely delivering them where they need to go. Setting them free with their limited skills and the other crazies is terrifying.

PS - I was just irritated that James' soccer team has white shorts this year and then I saw Landon's. Perhaps I am the only one who thinks they shouldn't even be made for "men".

PSS - Teaching them to drive was a pleasant surprise here. I hope it is easy for you too, I can't imagine it being hard with him... It's nice to be chauffeured. She's a good driver with a second opinion in the car.

Rebekah said...

Wow...time flies, man. And that numberin system is legit bogus. They do that here as well. Haha.