Indiana, Stop Tailing Me!

I recently drove up to Chicago to meet up with some of my family. This is a frequent drive for me. I was alone on this particular drive. Therefore I was a bit more aware of one of my biggest pet peeves, which I'm consistently harassed with every time I drive on 65 in Indiana.

It occurs in packs of cars, in both lanes, and to people who are already speeding. No surprise there are so many accidents.

I've also found the same problem here in Indianapolis. I had to write this post so I could tactfully denote my frustration. Maybe something got into our crops. :) My friends and family from other states make the same claim. I don't get what the rush is. You'll find some of the people thinking they own the road (all of us who pay taxes own it!) are in no state of emergency. You'll end up seeing them at one of your stops or final destination.

So Hoosiers, please stop tailing other drivers. It's not friendly or safe. Isn't the rule one car per 10mph? Maybe some melodic piano pieces will calm you down. ;)

You Can Do It

"You can do it, you can do it, you can, you can! You can do it, you can, you can!"

When I found out the recent news my second child was on the way this popular cheer (at least back when I was in high school) went off in my head. It was either that or the "You can do it!" catch-phrase made popular by Rob Schneider. :)

There will now be 2:

• minds to educate
• sleeping patterns
• mouths to feed and eating rituals
• bodies to clean and clothe
  
• car seats to strap in the kids
  

And the list could go on and on. It's not a list of worries, but just the opposite. It's a motivator stressing me to get up each day, stay healthy, be responsible, and be an example. I'll now have twice the joy and experiences of helping to raise another little miracle. Of course I'll lose some sleep and have more responsibility. It's going to be a great adventure and having more to do makes life more meaningful and interesting. Just look at Jon and Kate Plus 8. Talk about major responsibility. I'll do my best. I can do it, I can, I can.

Now, is it going to be a boy or girl? My wife has been quite sick during this pregnancy. More so than with Madeline. It's been rough, but we're almost out of the sick phase. The baby's heart rate is high and the Chinese birth chart says it's a girl. We'll see, but both the doctor and I think it's another girl.