My Pledge

Multi-tasking...it's a well-discussed topic in the news right now. And, how cell phones, texting, e-mailing, etc. is possibly changing the way our brains work. And, that no matter what some say--there is really NO such think as "multi-tasking". Your brain allows you to start and stop one activity at a time...and that it is ultimately impossible to do "two things at once."

Last night, my close friend Jodi and I talked about how moms today are constantly trying to "multi-task". We both made brief mention of one activity I know a LOT of us have done...talked on our mobile phones in the car. And, talking on our mobile phones while our children in the car. And, regardless of whether or not you use a headset---can you REALLY pay attention to driving while talking??? And, how can we be totally sure we're paying attention to what's going around us while in the car with our children?

Today, I read this article. And, while it has nothing to do with talking on a mobile phone in the car, it left a huge impression on me. No one will ever know how this young mother ended up in the wrong lane. But, this is not how I want my story to end. How tragic for these young children. I don't want this to be me. My little lovlies need me. And, I need them:

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/17844623/detail.html

So, today I pledge: I will never again talk on my mobile phone while in my car. Never. Unless I'm parked. No, not at a stoplight. Parked.

I invite you to join me and make your own pledge. Feel free to post your pledge in my comments.