BIG TROUBLE in a small car!

As most of you know we recently had to down size our lovely 15 passenger van for the more gas friendly Honda Mini-van. It has been a joy at the pumps but a true disaster on any drive.

I could not stand the fighting anymore. I have resorted to stopping the car on the side of the road but that lost it's effect quickly. Last Sunday I took my shoe off and threw it at Simeon and Irelynn wailing on each other in the backseat! My aim was off so I had to borrow other kids' shoes to get the point across!

Now that you have a vivid picture of my life in the car. I think I have found the answer!!!!!!!

We live off a relatively private mile long road, sooo weren't they surprised when I pulled the "desperate housewife" and kicked four of them out of the car. It was a blistering day as they happily jumped out and said "no problem!" Sheridan took off running since she runs that mile stretch with me. I called her back to walk with them all. She was not happy.

I drove in my airconditioned car beside them as they walked along. (I wouldn't want to get arrested:) I thought all was going well and that this was making quite the impression when Sheridan makes a very cool discovery. A baby turtle. I was totally going to lose out because of this adorable baby turtle! You've got to be kidding me. The sour faces were turned upside down and smiling and giggling the rest of the way. AHHHHH. BABY TURTLE!!!

After a week of baby turtle he has now gone to find his family by the lake. He is no longer rubbing his presense in my face. :) However, all was not lost. The car rides have improved. It wasn't until today, a week later, that Payson had to walk home. He walked all the way in his church cloths. For anyone who knows Payson it was amazing and he didn't even complain or beg to get in the car. He paid the price for hitting and did it well. I was very proud. I'll be more proud when the hitting stops.

This is the new rule.

If you hit, call names, cause or take part and any contention in the car you will walk that mile home. Rain or shine 30 degrees or 100 (i'll give you water) you will walk. I do remind them about the impending hurricanes.

If you are a frequent offender you will be dropped of a little farther away each time.

Honestly I think this one might work!