Backseat Drivers, Summer White & Oh, Hey Girl! Link-Up

Do backseat drivers…drive you crazy? You know, your mom as a passenger who is pushing her invisible brake peddle or making big gasps that make you jump out of your seat. Or, your husband who points you in the right direction to a place you drive weekly and then asks you to slow down, speed up, get over, etc.

They’re my favorite. You want to know what’s even more fun? When your three-year-old is the back seat driver. Mr. M has quite the fascination with things that go. So much so that he is already a professional driver of all things that have wheels, without ever stepping foot in a driver’s seat.

Each trip we take goes a little like this…

“Go this way” – pointing left when we clearly need to go right. Then once I turn right, “why you going this way?”, “you go the other way!” Then a meltdown ensues.

“Why you stopping?” at a red light. To which I reply, “Because sweet boy, the light is red.” Then he simply states, “go.” Then says it a little louder, over and over again. Anytime I slow with traffic the question is asked again.

If the trip is taking too long, “why you taking so long?” And my favorite is to be asked where we are going over and over again with the follow up why over and over again.

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Sometimes I want to rip my hair out or put on headphones, but other times I just laugh. He sure is the cutest back seat driver around.

-Brooke

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96 Comments

  1. 7.22.15
    Marta C said:

    That’s too cute! My daughter is sometimes the same when we are driving;) Love this LWD, so pretty and effortless for the summer!
    Marta
    http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

  2. 7.22.15
    Irene said:

    love the dress! so summery and girly!
    Irene
    http://www.thedailylace.com

  3. 7.22.15
    Rachelle said:

    what a pretty dress, you look darling.

    xo
    PinkSole

  4. 7.22.15
    Mica said:

    Aww your son sounds adorable! What a cute backseat driver! πŸ™‚

    Thank you for the link up!

    Away From The Blue Blog

  5. 7.22.15
    ADA said:

    The perfect white dress for Summer – I love it. The pretty turquoise necklace looks great with it.

  6. 7.22.15
    Susan Jeffries said:

    My husband is the same way in the car. I feel like kicking him out sometimes;) But i do it to him too! This is the perfect white dress for summer. You look lovely! Susan

  7. 7.22.15
    Carrie said:

    Love this look with the pop of color in the necklace!

  8. 7.22.15
    Monica Siembieda said:

    Aww what a cute story about the backseat driver haha. Loving your dress here and that necklace is so cute!

    http://www.jerseygirltexanheart.com

  9. 7.22.15
    Jill said:

    Your son is the cutest backseat driver! I adore that white dress on you! Such a pretty look on you!

    Jill
    http://www.dousedinpink.com

  10. 7.22.15
    Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom said:

    Hahaha, so cute!! I may sort of do this with my husband’s driving, but its kind of bad. lol! πŸ˜‰ I drive him nuts! That white dress is so pretty on you and that necklace is beautiful, too!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

  11. 7.22.15

    Oh the never-ending questions of a three year old. If he’s anything like my four year old nephew, they’re not slowing down anytime soon. And your white dress is the perfect look for summer! Your hair is on point, too!

  12. 7.22.15
    Blaire Bingham said:

    Lol! This is too funny! I don’t think it ever ends. My 6 year old constantly asks the infamous question “How much longer?” This dress is so pretty. I absolutely love a good white summer dress.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  13. 7.22.15

    I can only imagine! Over the course of this year he went from saying a few things to nonstop following me around the house, “what you doing? can I have this? Im bored!” lol

  14. 7.22.15

    My husband is notorious for this! But he also likes to direct me around even when we aren’t in the car, lol.

  15. 7.22.15

    Thank you Jill!! I will repay him the favor when he starts driving I’m sure!

  16. 7.22.15

    Thanks Monica!!

  17. 7.22.15

    Thank you Carrie! I got this necklace in my Rocksbox this month and love it!

  18. 7.22.15

    I’m always turning to him like, “Would you like to drive?” lol

  19. 7.22.15

    Thank you sweet Ada!

  20. 7.22.15

    He’s lucky he’s so darn cute, haha

  21. 7.22.15

    Thanks a bunch Rachelle!!

  22. 7.22.15

    Thanks Irene!! I wasn’t sure how I felt about it being so ‘roomy,’ but on a hot day, it’s perfect!

  23. 7.22.15

    Thank you Marta!! Kids are just too funny! He makes me laugh every day.

  24. 7.22.15
    RedTagChicLA said:

    OMG that’s so cute thanks for sharing! And this LWD is all sorts adorable btw!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

  25. 7.22.15

    Oh yes, backseat drivers. I totally know what you mean. Love this white eyelet dress, the perfect dress for summer. And what a pretty and unique necklace! Have a great week, Brooke!

  26. 7.22.15

    I hope you have a great week too Cynthia!!

  27. 7.22.15

    Thanks Rebecca!!

  28. 7.22.15

    Kids are just so funny. There was a little boy who was around 6 at the park the other day running around asking all of the kids how old they were, and ranked them by age. He of course was the king because he was 6 and much older and stronger than the others, haha!

  29. 7.22.15

    Hehe backseat drivers are the worst. Pretty sure I did that to my mom when I was little. Love your LWD!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  30. 7.22.15
    KAWAHARA LEN said:

    OMG! SO CUTE!!

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    XX

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  31. 7.22.15
    Shauna said:

    Ha, my Mom is an imaginary pedal pusher too when I drive! πŸ™‚ Love this summer look on you. So chic!

    Shauna

    http://www.lipglossandlace.net

  32. 7.22.15

    I still do it to her too, so I guess her pedal pushing is payback! lol

  33. 7.22.15

    Thanks so much!

  34. 7.22.15

    The gasps really get me, I’m jumping out of my seat like what?! and she just says oh you missed a turn, lol.

  35. 7.22.15

    My mom grabs the handle on the side of the car every time, definitely gets distracting haha! My little nephew is a backseat driver too, he’s convinced he knows where he’s going!

    xx,
    Susie

    http://www.SequinsandStrawberries.com

  36. 7.22.15
    Biana Perez said:

    My husband always says you drive so well from that seat haha!! love your cute white dress! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston

  37. 7.22.15
    Happinessatmidlife said:

    LOL…yes they do drive me crazy and I think I drive my hubby crazy too. Love this summer white dress on you.

    Alice

    http://www.happpinessatmidlife.com

    Would love to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.

  38. 7.22.15

    I don’t really like driving, I always tell my husband to do it when we are both in the car. He drives ME nuts when he complains about my driving lol. In another note, you look absolutely gorgeous in that white dress! Love the necklace too.
    -Tatiana
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

  39. 7.22.15
    Danielle Arsenault said:

    Haha oh man – backseat drivers drive me crazy in general – but I’m sure it’s adorable with your little guy πŸ™‚ Love this white eyelet dress and the fun necklace!
    xoxo Danielle

    For the Love of Leopard

  40. 7.22.15

    What a great look! Love that dress and necklace. My husband is a backseat driver, I can not drive with him in the car!

  41. 7.22.15
    Laura said:

    Oh my goodness that is hilarious! My daughter has been the same way lately! Telling cars to go faster or telling me to drive on the grass or sidewalk…I had to explain to her that if mommy was a naughty driver then the policeman would give her a ticket and she would have to pay lots of money. Then we wouldn’t be able to go on vacation. She started crying and said she wanted to go on vacation. I told her she needed to stop telling me to drive on the sidewalk then. She’s stopped since our discussion! πŸ˜‰

  42. 7.22.15
    Anna D Kart said:

    Love the white with turquoise accents!

    Happy Medley

  43. 7.22.15
    Lana L. said:

    My boys are still back seat drivers! What a beautiful dress on you – and the necklace is perfect!

  44. 7.22.15

    Oh the craziness of backseat drivers (my kids being that) haha! Cute post, love the dress and way you styled it. Have a lovely Wednesday πŸ™‚ Thanks for linking up to “Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me” yesterday.

    Rachel xo

    http://www.garaytreasures.com/2015/07/5-ways-to-wear-and-style-chambray-in-the-spring-summer/

  45. 7.22.15
    Lee T said:

    Gorgeous white dress! and haha aww already a backseat driver!

    Xo
    Lee |

    LegalLee Blonde

  46. 7.22.15
    Melissa said:

    OMG This is my life everytime we are in the car. Backseat drivers are a pain in my butt. It’s so funny how they assume they can be a better driver. Love the crisp, white dress.
    Melissa

  47. 7.22.15
    Shaunacey said:

    LOVE the white dress especially with the teal in the necklace, great pop of color.
    I’m a terrible backseat driver and fully aware of if, it’s that reason I always drive lol

  48. 7.22.15

    That white dress is just perfect for summer. And oh the back seat driving. What is worse is when you know if you said the same thing to the person who is saying it to you, they would have a cow and get all mad at you, double standard I say! but at least you have a cute back seat driver.

  49. 7.22.15

    So cute, and love the necklace!

  50. 7.22.15
    Megan said:

    This is hilarious! I hate when my mom is the backseat driver…so annoying! I love your pretty dress & that necklace with it!
    ~~Megan~~
    http://www.poshprime.com

  51. 7.22.15

    Such a cute dress!
    http://www.hiteastyle.com

  52. 7.22.15

    Hahaha, oh boy! I’m sure I’d feel the same way. I’d be amused at times, and trying to hold onto my patience in others! And I know how the backseat driver thing goes. Just yesterday my fiance told me where I needed to be turning like I didn’t know…it was our fifth Tuesday in a row driving to the same place. Oy.

  53. 7.22.15
    Christie Geiger said:

    Adorable look, Brooke! I love this LWD and how you paired it with that fabulous statement necklace. This is a funny post! I AM that backseat driver! haha I hate to admit it but I just need to be in control. I’m particularly that way with my older sister. I’m always gasping (and trying so hard not to!) but it must have to do with the fact that we got into a car accident shortly after she got her license many years ago. I guess that stuff sticks with you!

    Christie
    The Closet by Christie

  54. 7.22.15
    Katey Haines said:

    Great LWD, so pretty on you. I hate back seat drivers. What drives me crazy the most is when my husband gives me directions when I already know where I’m going!! He should just drive!

    HaHaHa

    Betsy

    http://www.twopeasinablog.com/

  55. 7.22.15
    Carly said:

    That little white dress is so cute!
    Dresses & Denim

  56. 7.22.15

    Thanks girl!

  57. 7.22.15

    Haha! That’s exactly what I tell my husband!

  58. 7.22.15

    I am guilty of doing it too so I shouldn’t complain. I do it to my mom the most, she’s notorius for waiting until the last minute to stop so I’m always like are you going to slow down?!

  59. 7.22.15

    Sometimes I just have to pretend I can’t hear him because the front seat is just so far from the back seat, πŸ˜‰ But then he hits me with, why you not talking?!

  60. 7.22.15

    Thanks so much!

  61. 7.22.15

    Thank you Megan!! Moms are famous for that! I can only imagine how I’ll be when my boys are driving age!

  62. 7.22.15

    Thanks so much!

  63. 7.22.15

    Yes!!! That is so my husband, haha!

  64. 7.22.15

    I have a friend like that! But hey, you know you’re better in control. πŸ™‚

  65. 7.22.15

    Thanks Melissa! My husband claims I think about too many other things when I’m driving, but a girls gotta multitask!

  66. 7.22.15

    He’s starting early for sure!

  67. 7.22.15

    I’m glad I finally made it by your link-up! I haven’t been the best at keeping up lately!

  68. 7.22.15

    Thank you Lana!! Good to know I’m not alone in my house full of back seat drivers!

  69. 7.22.15

    Thanks a bunch Anna!

  70. 7.22.15

    That is too funny!!! The other day he told me the yellow like meant to drive faster, I’m like who told you that?!

  71. 7.22.15

    Haha! I love hearing that I’m not the only one!

  72. 7.22.15

    I have to give him a free pass on cuteness alone. πŸ™‚

  73. 7.22.15

    I would rather ride too, it’s more fun to scope out the scenery anyway!

  74. 7.22.15

    Thanks Alice! Sounds just like my hubby and I!

  75. 7.22.15

    Haha, that’s cute!

  76. 7.22.15

    I’m always surprised when he gets the directions right! Learning early πŸ™‚

  77. 7.22.15

    If only cars has double pedals like the drivers ed cars, ha!

  78. 7.23.15

    I love your statement necklace! darling summer look!

    kelseybang.com

  79. 7.23.15
    Joanna said:

    Oh my god, that is just too cute! I’ve never heard of a three year old having that habit! On another note, you look gorgeous!! Love this perfect little white dress! πŸ™‚

    lovejoanna.com

  80. 7.23.15

    You must have some most wonderful driving experiences!! LOL!!
    Love your statement necklace. It is beautifully complementing the white dress – perfect for a summer road trip.

    Citrine
    http://www.aboutemeraldjewelry.com

  81. 7.23.15

    Haha, oh the best!!

  82. 7.23.15

    Thanks so much Joanna!

  83. 7.23.15

    Thanks Kelsey! πŸ™‚

  84. 7.23.15
    Gabrielle said:

    This white dress is so gorgeous on you and I love how genuinely happy you look πŸ™‚ I used to dislike ‘backseat drivers’, however nine times out of ten their gasps are warranted and have actually prompted me to become more careful and a better driver haha – though, don’t worry.. I wouldn’t go as far as to say I LIKE their comments/gasps! πŸ˜‰

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

    x

  85. 7.23.15

    Haha, sounds like you have the cutest little backseat driver ever! πŸ™‚ And you’re stunning in this white eyelet number, lady!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  86. 7.23.15
    Lanae Bond said:

    Kids are the best backseat drivers because they say they funniest things! Your white eyelet dress looks so cool, cute, and relaxed! Those are great things to have in a outfit!

  87. 7.23.15
    Rita Ramos said:

    Love your style!
    xoxo
    BLOG // FB PAGE

  88. 7.23.15

    Sounds like every trip that my parents take!!! I love this dress and that necklace is so sweet! Your whole outfit is gorgeous!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

  89. 7.23.15

    I think we have all had to deal with that at some point in time, and are also guilty of doing it as well I’m sure I drew a couple brakes on the passenger side as well, not being in control is tough lol. very cute and simple outfit looks very breathable love it, hope you have a great weekend.

    http://artadorned.com/

  90. 7.23.15

    Great outfit! I love your necklace!

  91. 7.23.15
    theblackblush blog said:

    Beautiful dress! Perfect for summer πŸ™‚
    xx

    Too Faced Giveaway – http://www.theblackblush.blogspot.ocm

  92. 7.24.15

    A very pretty necklace πŸ™‚ lovely http://www.shehearts.net x

  93. 7.24.15

    Hi there, ahaha this was a fun post, we all been there, I have!! I love your white dress so classy and feminine, Have a great weekend.

    ps. I have never link up, I just entered yours ah!! Thanks.
    Glamoury Armory Blog

  94. 7.28.15
    Tori said:

    Hehe not going to lie–i am the WORST back seat driver–i make everyone crazy ha! I love this dress on you–the white is gorgeous against your dark hair!

    Tori
    FashionBlingGirlyThings

  95. 7.28.15

    Ha! This just cracked me up! Although I haven’t experienced it yet, as my boys just turned one, I’m sure it will be happening sooner than I want. My niece is a backseat driver though, and is always telling my sister to slow down! Kids are too funny. I love your white eyelet dress!
    Rachael
    http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com

  96. 8.6.15
    Allison Lewis said:

    Love this necklace and dress! πŸ™‚

    http://www.absolutelyalli.blogspot.com

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