Backseat Drivers

During the past couple of weeks as the boys and I have been out and about, the boys began commenting on the colors of the stop lights. So as we drive along we talk about what the different colors mean. At first I stick to explaining red and green. Eventually they saw a yellow light and wanted to know what that meant. So I explained it. We have also been working on our lefts and rights and will discuss what way mom is going to turn. Well, what started out as educational and teachable moments has turned into a pair of backseat drivers. Now as we are driving along and the boys see a stop light, they let me know what I need to be doing, if I need to stop or go, or if I need to slow down. If we are at a red light, the moment it changes green it is time to go, who cars about the five cars in front of us. Green means go and mommy needs to go. I also get directions about which way I need to go. They aren't quite as specific as stop and go, but more like go this way, which way that is, I'm not sure. Often times when we get home, I get two excited cheers from the back seat, "we made it mom! or you did it!" I wonder how to explain to 3 year olds the process of turning right on red? Luckily they haven't questioned me on that, but I'm sure it is only a matter of time.