July 8, 2013

The Minivan Stage! Yep, I am about to officially enter it. My husband and I should be completing the paper work tomorrow on a minivan. Oh my goodness - I can't believe I am saying that! There is just some type of stereotype that seems to be put on those who drive one. Personally, I like them - look at all the room you have. There is space so the children can't fight near as much, yelling "he touched me", "she's in my space". I know, wishful thinking, right? They will still find a way to get in each others space. With four children in the home, there aren't many options for six plus passenger vehicles. We have looked at a few options but it seems as though the minivan has the best fuel mileage with the most room; a win-win situation. How will I look driving a minivan? I almost feel like I am too young to drive one - even though I am 37. But it's all about practicality and affordability. So when I get that call tomorrow that it is ready for us to pick up, I will cheer and jump up and down and be excited that I have enough space in one vehicle for the kiddos and they won't have to be sitting right on top of each other. The next trip to Silver Dollar City will be exciting because everyone will have their own space and I will still have enough room in the back to put the strollers and other things we have. Entering the minivan stage is going to be a good thing. So what if I am typed as a "soccer" mom - although for me it is tot-ball, volleyball, basketball; I will gladly be marked with that title. It represents my children and who wouldn't be proud of that. So I will try to get some rest tonight even though the anticipation of the phone call will be driving me crazy. Only about 12 more hours!