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Jul 7 2008Why I'm not a minivan type of galCategory: Just MeWhen I drop Nathan off in the mornings, I notice that I'm one of the few parents driving a sedan. I look at the long line of vehicles in the school parking lot, and question why many parents think a minivan is as indispensable as a stroller or crib. Since I can barely fit Lucie's car seat and a couple of booster seats for Nathan and a buddy in my '91 Honda Accord, I do understand the need for a minivan when you have a big family. But what about families with one or two kids? Maybe it's got something to do with acting like a mom. Some women embrace the whole "I'm a mommy now" thing. They start quoting Dr. Sears and play kiddie music in the car. They give away their dry clean only clothes and start wearing sweaters with teddy bear motifs. They get practical mommy haircuts and start driving minivans. Well forget that, I want to be a rebel mama! I want to wear vintage cowboy shirts, and pink Chuck Taylor sneakers. I want to listen to the Ramones, not Radio Disney. I want a funky, multi-colored haircut and nerdy glasses. And I want to drive a cool car! OK, ok -- I know that a '91 Honda Accord is not cool. In fact, it's kind of a beater. But it's trustworthy and I don't freak out when the kids spill food or puke in the back seat. But, hey, at least it's not...
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