So this is the thing that I was so excited about:
We’ve been a one car family for the last 5 years. It’s been fine. Kate can take the T to work (or work from home). But we knew that once we had a baby, we’d probably need a second car. I travel a decent amount for work and often take the car, and didn’t want to leave Kate and the baby without a car. So then it came time to decide what to get. It took me a while to come around to the idea of a minivan, but that was really the most practical thing for us. We drive most places, and we don’t pack lightly. With our giant dog, a child, and all the stuff that comes with the 4 four us, a minivan was really the most practical option. Plus, I cram our other car (a Mazda 3 wagon) with gear for my shoots, so full that I cannot see anything or fit anyone, so the idea of a bigger car for my job seemed very exciting. We thought of some of the compact SUVs but they aren’t that much bigger than our Mazda and I think having the third row of seats is great if we want to transport a few other people.
Packing for a work trip in the Mazda
Fortunately some of the newer minivans are pretty slick, and a lot “cooler” (I say this mostly for self-assurance) than the minivans I remembered growing up. In fact, the Toyota Sienna that we decided on is quite luxurious. I LOVE the dual sliding doors for loading in gear, and the way the seats move and can fold into the floor is awesome. When we test drove it, Kate said we could move out of our house and move into the car! Toyota did a great job with their marketing on this car, because Kate and I kept saying “Mommy Like” and “Daddy Like” as we were on our test drive. So I am proud and happy to be a minivan family now. (I don’t care what all my friends think… I think they’re just jealous!)
Testing out the new Sienna
My cousin has a Toyota van too but not sure if it is a Sienna; I have no knowledge of mini-vans but realize it is in my future too. LOL. Hope I’m as happy about getting my “mom-van” as much as Kate is (saying you guys could move into it really says a lot)!
PS Love the preggo pic of Kate; I hadn’t seen an up-to-date one lately. She looks great!! And ready to go anyday now
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Hahaha! A minivan is your “one last thing…” I’m cracking up. We’re coming to the realization that we need to move in that direction as well – the trusty ‘ol Volvo sedan is often bursting at the seams, but neither of us can quite come to terms with being a “minivan” family.
I don’t know you guys, but you are definately “popular” in the internet crowd, so perhaps you’ll help change the image of the minivan in the young parents crowd
Kate – looking great!!
haha, this is funny. I’m still resisting a minivan for as long as possible!
Okay, so I was totally off on what the big exciting thing was this week… Anyways, congrats on your “parent” car and I’m so glad you like it. It will be super practical for toting around the little one, the little one’s stuff and friends, other people, etc.
Hey that’s GREAT! I own a Mazda 3 too and we were talking about how that just isn’t going to cut it eventually. We only have one kiddo and that’s the way it will stay for a few years here, but how are you supposed to fit these babys in their booster seats??….you need a van! Gosh darn it! I always said we’d never get a van, but that’s looking unlikely. My husband has a Toyota 4Runner and the baby’s car seat takes up more than 1/3 of that back seat.
Moral of the story: baby’s require LOTS of stuff and LOTS of room! haha. but, they capture LOTSA your heart. awwww….
You got a swagger wagon!
I’m soooo jealous! This is my dream car…How sad is that?? But with 3 kids 3 and under, it is like having a mini version of home with you all the time!
Great video guys! So funny. You know when there is a baby on the way when the next big purchase is a mini van hehe.