Never say Never

I was never going to drive a minivan. I "only" have 3 kids. I don't need a million seats. I like feeling big and indestructible in my giant SUV. I like having the versatility of being able to take the off road route to piano lessons.

So a year ago in the 110 degree heat as I was climbing in and out of our Tahoe to get Olivia into her car seat, sweat rolling down my back as I heft my 25 pound daughter, I decided I wanted a minivan. Now I love our Tahoe. Its paid for...what's not to love! And even with gas prices what they are it was hard to justify the car payment on top of filling the tank.

But the ease and comfort of a car I don't have to climb in, and enough space to thwart the "He's touching me!" accusations. I was not giving up my hope for a van. After looking into several and even buying one that lost its transmission 20 miles down the road, which they thankfully took back, we finally settled on a Toyota Sienna. There is room for 6 in the back, fold down rear seats, (which means Champ's kennel will fit on our road trips) and plenty of cup holders for my diet Pepsi!

The moral of the story is "Never say Never." This is a lesson that I frequently test in my life. Now maybe if I say, "I will never be a millionaire..."