The DMV

I took the teenager to get his learners permit today. We got in line at 7:40 since the building opens at 8. We were approximately 30 people back in line. We stand in one line to be told to go to another line for an eye exam, then back to the first line to get a number, then wait...And wait...And wait...Then we get called to a desk so they can check ID and and we can pay, then we get sent to another line, and wait...And wait...And wait.... He gets called to take the test. At this point I started to get REALLY nervous because no less than 10 kids finished the test while he was taking it and ONE of them passed. ONE! He comes out with a big grin on his face though, so that was a relief! Then we wait... And wait.... And wait some more until they call him to take his picture. After that we wait again for them to actually print the permit. We were there for over 2 hours, and we got there early. I feel for the people who came in later. I really do. So now I have a permitted, jobbed (my new word!), teenager who is, as we speak, registering for his junior year in high school! Where does the time go???