Back Roads

We take the back roads home from Bernardsville. On Lake Road, Daddy pauses for a minute to look at the waterfall. The angry sound of gushing water fills us simultaneously with excitement and fear. We start driving again, only to be pounced upon by the car monster. Daddy plays with the gas and brakes, making it seem like the monster is tugging on our back bumper. After this struggle ends, Daddy pulls to the shoulder, turns off the engine, and rolls down the windows. We listen to the glorious chorus of spring peepers - a peaceful moment on our harrowing drive.