The Great Van Search 2010

Um, so yesterday Emma and I took the van hunt into Cookeville.
She and I went from dealership to dealership, looking, getting out, checking out price tags....

And then, there it was!

Dream Van!

White in color, it was a used Toyota Sienna.
Seat Warmers. Automatic Doors. All sorts of gadgets. Buttons. Automatic Trunk.

The only thing that this van did not do is drive itself.

So, I get into the van, have a super warm hiney, and go for a test drive.

Guess What!?!

All I could think about is how much it would cost to replace the gadgets when my children destroyed them.

Sad, huh?

I texted and called Dave during the process. He trusts me. He knows I am not frivolous. He told me to do what I wanted.

So, I gave the van back.

I told the salesman that yes, while it was the most comfy van E.V.E.R., that I had three children who did not understand that I would melt down when the van's doors broke from constant opening and closing.

I told him that I would get a van like this only when I had NO CHILDREN AT HOME. This van is for someone who will keep it spotless, someone who doesn't have a four year old son with an addiction to Hawaiian Punch.

The search continues...