Me in the "third person"

Mom and I went for a ride this afternoon. I mentioned that I couldn't imagine what it will be like when I can't drive any more. Mom said, "You can always drive. I drove Pam's car around town just the other day." I'm Pam and my mother hasn't driven in over 30 years. This kind of surprised me. I think I was a little speechless, but Mom didn't notice.