tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424912486469677091.post4181212990401626588..comments2023-05-04T06:49:06.004-07:00Comments on Life As We Know It....: The Great Vehicle DebateWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03712742667358391855noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424912486469677091.post-44775342286522947782013-04-26T20:36:28.062-07:002013-04-26T20:36:28.062-07:00We got a minivan about a month and a half ago, and...We got a minivan about a month and a half ago, and I agreed to it only because we will eventually need the third row, (we actually used it a lot during our last trip to Florida!) and the extra storage space became handy during our recent move. I did not want a minivan, but my husband didn't accept my reason of "But I'm still relevant!!!" as a good excuse not to get one.<br /><br />He was like "Oh the sliding doors are so nice!" and I was like "I can open a door just fine." to which he replied "You can push a button on the key and it'll open from a distance; so convenient." and I was like "So lazy." I was not sold.<br /><br />That is, until both kids fell asleep on the way to Target one rainy day. The baby woke up once I parked the car, and we were able to hang out in the back while the toddler slept. THEN I had more than enough room to get the toddler out of his carseat, put the baby into his carrier, open up the back door via my key button, hoist the toddler on my hip, jump out of the back of the van, and speed walk into Target, staying as dry as possible, while the back door closed behind me because of that stupid key button.<br /><br />I felt like Super Woman. Ok, Town & Country, you win.Colleen @ Mommy Pandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17378081238735263880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7424912486469677091.post-6645568522290932852013-04-24T09:24:58.383-07:002013-04-24T09:24:58.383-07:00We're on our way to baby #3 (if it ever decide...We're on our way to baby #3 (if it ever decides to make its appearance) and are now debating if we need to replace our beloved Passat. When I was pregnant with #2 we knew we had to replace my Corolla because there was no way all four of us could comfortably fit in there, especially with the kids rear-facing for so long. So we took the plunge and started car shopping. I was (and kind of still am) staunchly opposed to getting a minivan. I just can't see myself driving a mom-mobile. But damn if they don't have all of the conveniences you need when you have kids. We finally settled on the Ford Flex, my Sexy Flexy, and I've gotta say, I love it. It's got the space we need and I don't feel so old and mom-ish. I just feel like a minivan is like giving in to mom jeans. I just can't do it. LOL Good luck on your hunt!Merkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556928466821631021noreply@blogger.com