Ive stepped over into the van world. I always swore I would never drive a "Mormon Assult Vehicle", but I caved. It was sooo needed with the addition of our 5th kid, and not having nearly enough room for them in our SUV. The back door got stuck
again, so Madi and Katelin were having to climb over the seats to get to the back, and with snowy shoes, and in dresses for church... lets just say it wasnt good. I also could not fit my double stroller in, so that limited me trying to go anywhere with the kids. Anyway, I have to admit, I am a little giddy about this van. Its not the model I wanted but I guess it looks alright; and YEAH my kids can get in and out and I dont have to shove the car seats together to get them to fit anymore! I can actually fit my stroller in soo easy, and have room for groceries too! Plus it has all the neat gadgets weve been missing out on in a car thats newer than 12 years, like heated seats, steering wheel radio controls, automatic opening doors and a navigation! Its pretty cool...for a van I mean.
Now the scary part. Its so weird being able to see out the back now, I feel like Im in a big bubble. Im so afraid Im going to wreck it...which almost happened to Ryan last night. Yes, we owned the thing for one whole day, and almost crashed it already! We were on our way home from the dealership to clean out our Montero, and it was snowing. The roads were really slick. He wasnt going that fast, and gave us plenty of stopping time, but the van just kept going anyway...right through the stop sign and into the intersection! He started honking, and luckily the car coming the other direction stopped just in time and didnt side swipe us! What is with that traction control stuff? So Im now even more paranoid to go out. Isnt that ironic? I finally get a vehicle that can fit everything in, and now Im too afraid to drive it! At least its fun to sit in. Here are some picts!
Alissa had to be in the pictures, the kids love it of course!
8 comments:
yeah!
You'll love it. It's an adjustment but it's great.
I swore I would never get a van either but then I caved with only 3 kids. I tried to stuff them all in the back of my Accord but I didn't feel like they were safe and I didn't like that Alex could reach Chloe. Then we looked at crossover SUV's but I hated those tiny little 3rd row seats so the only thing left was a van. I LOVE my van! I don't even care if it's dorky.
So jealous! I actually like vans and would drive one now if I could--love the roominess!
WoW!
I'm with you on NO van, but I only have 2, so I am hoping I dont have to get a van any time soon. But your van looks great! I am glad you are comfortable and LOVE it! I am happy for you`:) ENJOY!!!!!
I love the Oddesey. THey are so awesome. And that's actually the body style that I like. My ultimate dream though is an SUV. I guess that's called the soccer mom assault vehicle!! I love SUV's because they are higher off the ground and I can see better. Like I love the style of my old Explorer. It could drive a little better, but suprisingly I will be sad when we have to give up on it one day. Let's hope it makes it down to TX in June!!
WOW!!! A van! It looks like everyone can fit comfortably. What kinda van is it?
Yeah for the new car smell, and cool features. I love that in a van (we rented in cali.) as a mom while josh is driving I could just crouch down and walk back to the third row. But I love my BIG suv. I said I liked the Navigator but after finding out it $$$$ i think i reconsider. Congrats on the new roomy comfort though!!!!
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