Sweet Sixteen and Never Been Kissed?
Posted by kim on January 8, 2007
I’m still trying to get away with telling everyone I’m 29 years old, but with my son turning 16 this past weekend, it’s not going to be easy. I’ve received some criticism for buying him a brand new car for his birthday. Mind you, it’s a four-door 2007 Ford Focus, not exactly the sports car hotrod he wanted. Plus I told him that I own the car and that he is going to have to work for me doing data entry (adding coupon codes) every week to pay for his gas money. At 32 MPG, I think I will drive it for solo trips, as that is way better gas mileage than my current vehicle gets.
I thought about going the used route, but 1) I know nothing about cars, and 2) I think car salesmans would have taken advantage of that situation, so 3) I’d probably have to put money into a used car, so 4) I decided I wanted something under warranty so I wouldn’t have to worry about such. And I had my brother (did I mention he is single and good-looking?) negotiate the price.
I had told my son he didn’t need to drive it to school since his school is only a few blocks away, but he came up with this *brilliant* idea (must be smart like his mother)… He could take the girls to their school in the morning, so I wouldn’t have to go out in the morning! Geez I could basically stay in my pajamas for days.
What I stuffing my face with… Rhodes AnyTime! Cinnamon Rolls. With the cream cheese frosting, they are the next best thing to Cinnabons.
Jon Levine said,
Umm, how do I get a job doing data entry for Kim? Sounds like the fringe benefits are great (Cinnamon Rolls, gas money…the boss in pajamas).
Stewart said,
Sounds like your son will enjoy his new car. I have three grown sons but, they never were lucky enough to get a new car. Oh well, at least I did drive them around in my car.
Krystal said,
That was a smart thing to do.Buy NEW not USED.I know from experience the salesman will take advantage of women because most women(like myself)know nothing about a vehicle.I think if one can afford it(which I can’t)NEW is the way to go.My daughter turned 16 in August and I only wish I could afford to buy her a vehicle.
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