17. The Voice of Reason...

I stop at a drive-thru to get Michael a chocolate shake. He loves chocolate shakes.
I see they also have sweet potato fries and I order some for myself.
I drive off and stop to pick up the mail.
As I am leaving the parking lot, I have to back up the truck.
I am eating a fry with one hand, and attempting to drive with the other.
I put the truck in drive and push on the gas. It does not move, but makes a very loud 'vroom' sound.
I realize the truck is in neutral, not drive.
Michael asks, “Mama, what is that noise?”
“Oh, mama can’t drive sometimes,” I respond.
“Well, put the French fry down and use both hands.”

My conscience... sitting in the back seat.