Mommymobile

So... I have become that Mom. You know the ones, who drive a vehicle perhaps a little too big for their size because they don't want to drive a mini - van. Maybe it's not that bad but I have upgraded. Now don't get me wrong, I loved my Kia Spectra. In 5 years only once did it not start and that was last year on one of the coldest days of winter. I did have to replace every tire on it but that was it. However, winter driving could prove interesting. First my car was extremely light. So when the wind hit I felt like I was trying to drive a ball in a pinball machine. Second it rode low to the ground which aside from the logistics of trying to manuever the crazy high drive up windows in the snow or our driveway I got stuck.
Since they never plow our street it made just getting out of town an adventure. Which for just me, I can deal with. But you see now I have a little person who when I feel is in danger I turn into a grizzly bear. So I wanted a safe, reliable vehicle.
I did my research and did some test drives and settled on a Hyundai Santa Fe. It has one of the highest safety ratings. Subaru is up there to but the dealer here is kind of not that friendly.
Today was my first day driving Gabby and I in it and wow what a difference. First of all I can see, no blind spots. Second we are warm, no worn seals to let the cold and frost in, third I feel safe. I know no car is winter proof or idiot proof but it's nice to have a little extra behind you to lessen those situations.
And did I mention it has heated seats? Which today I appreciated as our elevator at work is broken. It is now... I was shepherding my children off of it when a member felt compelled to keep pushing the button with me still in the doorway. There is no safety so the doors started crushing me. I got out but am very sore. The heated seats on the way home helped but I am seriously thinking I need to fill out a workers comp claim. I am just glad it was me and not one of my children!