Day Ones

So today is "day one" of a couple things for me. First, we can wear pants again! I was actually a little excited only because I'd been wearing the same outfits for a month and missed my shirts that go only with jeans. So I got dressed, got the kiddos ready and went to the store. By the time I got back from shopping I was done with the capris I had picked out to wear. I kept having to pull them up and I realized I didn't have to do that in a skirt. I was very surprised at my realization that I liked wearing skirts/dresses more than pants. Not only did I not feel more feminine in my capris, but I probably looked ridiculous pulling up them up every 20 seconds.

My second "day one" adventure was driving a new car. Okay, not just a car, a 12-passenger van to be exact. With our third baby coming in 2 months and our desire to have a large family, my husband and I decided it would be best to get a large van instead of a mini-van. So yesterday we got it. Let me tell you all it is very intimidating to drive. I remember when voicing my concerns about driving a big van my mother-in-law (who has driven one for over 18 years) said "People definitely get out of your way" and they really do. I have only driven the van twice and I feel that people do watch out for you, maybe not consciously but they do. Driving this van is just another challenge I will have to face with God by my side saying "you can do it". There are lots of positives to having a big van. First, the kids love being up high and are able to see everything around them. Second, there is SO much space. I was used to cramming everything I could into my tiny Civic (which I actually got pretty good at) and now I feel I have all the extra space in the world! Third, we now have a cd player that works right (my civic didn't come with a cd player so I bought a cheap one). Finally, automatic windows and doors (another feature I've been without for 7 1/2 years). All in all this is very exciting and new.