We have several reasons why we ultimately decided NOT to trade the van in for a Mercedes. The model we were looking at was 6/7 passenger wagon. It was beautiful. I wanted to get it in white.
The boys and I fit just fine.
My chair goes in the passenger seat, Nathan and Lucas in the middle, and Will in the back. Everyone has his own space. Awesome.
We all fit with Daddy, too. MY chair goes in the back. Easy as pie.
Then we think about the grocery store. Not so much room now.
Then we need to take the stroller, too. No biggie if Dad isn’t with us. IF he is? No room for the stroller and chair.
Today we have 3 kids. Will we ever have a 4th?
I have no idea, but if we do, that changes everything. The car no longer works, AT ALL.
Then there is the guilt. I didn’t grow up with many material things. I had what I needed and I was very happy and grateful. Now that I have my own family I am in a much different place. We are far from wealthy but we are comfortable. I can’t get used to that. I know so many people that still struggle. Why should I be allowed to have something that fun when I already have something that works just fine!?
Sadly, for now, I must learn to rock the minivan even on days I don’t want to rock it.
In an effort to do that we briefly considered a new minivan. I am grateful to my husband for allowing me that crazy moment. I quickly realized that the practical and most logical thing is to love my PAID for van and not burden our family with a payment we don’t have to have.
I love this. Because you could have bought it–and lots of people would have bought it–but you didn’t. In this world of consumerism, I love NOT doing it. Because there’s just no need, right? Lots of my friends drive flashy cars. And I could. But I just can’t justify it in my head.
Good for you!
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That is so very true and it’s so very hard not to BUY-BUY-BUY. 🙂
Couldn’t agree more with Natalie! It looks like you really weighed out all options and scenarios and for now came to the best conclusion for your entire family. The Merecedes will still be around, and probably even better, when the time is right.
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Yes, I am sure it will be way better 😀 — hope to see you soon!
Hi, any chance of making that video for me of how you get in your van… I have to drive again!!!!! Another question, you look so great in your chair (you really do) I look like a slouch.. maybe if I lost 20 pounds I might not look so lumpy dumpy, but how do you keep your legs together???? Mine are always apart UGH!
DS #2 is home all day tomorrow. I will convince him to record me 🙂
and thank you.
As for my LEGS … I don’t know. They used to come apart more and do when I’m wearing a skirt… not sure. I don’t have spasms so I guess that helps.
I am wishing you ( in time) a new reason for buying a minivan that will fit a little pink anchor to 😉
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lol – thanks 🙂
We have a minivan … I just have the new car bug 🙂
I guess if I ever get a “pink anchor” I’ll have to update the ratio 😀
I have so been in your shoes and know how difficult it is to drive a car that you don’t love. You spend so much time shuttling kids back and forth it’s nice to have a place that’s just for you AND beautiful! However, I am proud of you for sticking with the better, more responsible decision because I didn’t and I sort of regret it now.
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