Driving with Grandma

We always get where we're going, but it is usually an adventure. When it comes to cars, my grandma doesn't like to fix it unless it's really broken. The bright yellow "Service Engine Soon" light means nothing to her. She also seems to have a sixth sense when it comes to the gas tank. Grandma always says there is more gas in the tank than  what the meter says. We're often driving around long after the "Low Fuel" warning pops up on the dashboard.

We often joke about the story she tells of when she was a young mom. The story goes, she was out driving with her four children, and running low on gas. It was a hot day and the thought of an ice cream cone was on everyone's mind. My grandma didn't have much money in her wallet, and asked her kids, "Do you guys want gas or ice cream?" Of course, being children, they all chose ice cream. After stopping for their frozen treats, the car expectedly ran out of gas just as they pulled into a local gas station. Luckily they didn't live far, but were forced to walk home to retrieve the gas can.

"We did a lot of stupid things that were lots and lots of fun," she recalls wth a mischievous chuckle.

One of these days a similar situation will present itself, and you can bet a million bucks Grandma and I will choose ice cream. We always love having a good story to tell.