tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post3826258119297264580..comments2023-10-18T06:48:47.126-05:00Comments on Not to brag . . .: Six of One, Half Dozen of the Othermephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03074153090546740903noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post-12737984369902071202009-11-27T20:36:04.178-06:002009-11-27T20:36:04.178-06:00We have tried switching from the traditional roles...We have tried switching from the traditional roles and rarely does it go smoothly. Keeping in mind that I pack the bags of child gear for the car, this is some sample chatter from the car when I take a turn driving: "No, the $1 crafts from Michaels are in the other bag, next to the snack bag, no not in the diaper bag...she's mad because you didn't let her pick what pack of fruit snacks she wants...does Wook need her paci?...are you sure it will be obvious where I need to turn next?...no, the pink cup is for Fancy, it's in there, I promise...oh, yeah, you can't find the Cinderella DVD because I stuck it in the Max & Ruby case...I know I can get over, but the guy in the white truck over there is driving all crazy..." <br /><br />Riding in the back of the minivan is a huge step up from riding in the back of the SUV, sandwiched between carseats. Highlights of the back seat in the van are watching movies, enjoying the thrill the girls have when one of us actually rides in back, and not straining my neck with the constant turnaround. Downsides are that NEVER are all three kids sleeping at the same time so there is no nap time for me, just time to continuously serve someone something, and to feel just a tiny bit queasy from riding in back.LAPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post-75227932196705297192009-11-27T20:21:11.532-06:002009-11-27T20:21:11.532-06:00I totally think moms get the bad deal. I'm st...I totally think moms get the bad deal. I'm still bitter from our trip from Houston to Nashville last summer when I had to pump in the front seat, turning around to then feed the baby the bottle, all the while stressing about drinking enough water to repeat the process again very shortly. No point in even considering driving...I'm pretty sure my husband couldn't handle the switch.Sue and Randyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821391041886813101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post-76605158252573520632009-11-26T13:11:38.629-06:002009-11-26T13:11:38.629-06:00I have to sit in the backsit and entertain (for 10...I have to sit in the backsit and entertain (for 10 hrs) when we drive to see family; I'd prefer to do the driving. Even in the backseat you have no leg room with all the stuff and the car seat.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08432188518765191078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post-31442488829809267752009-11-26T09:51:10.129-06:002009-11-26T09:51:10.129-06:00I may have to try the Ipod idea. I do not want to...I may have to try the Ipod idea. I do not want to trade which may mean driving is easier. MEP forgets she does get an occasional nap riding shotgun. I did have to wake MEP up more than once to fulfill a request from the backseat.T-Babynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post-71440840207781848442009-11-26T08:36:27.817-06:002009-11-26T08:36:27.817-06:00While I think the driver might have higher blood p...While I think the driver might have higher blood pressure during the actual trip, I think the fact that he can block out the constant requests for attention because he has to concentrate on the driving makes it a little easier. Though, I do usually get to read while the kids if and when the kids sleep, so maybe that's a point for me??E...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04405932437380095945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post-56921072775593145882009-11-26T07:51:30.106-06:002009-11-26T07:51:30.106-06:00My husband drives... puts his ipod on, and smiles ...My husband drives... puts his ipod on, and smiles beatifically the whole way.Mrs F with 4https://www.blogger.com/profile/02251591675774310188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3436677792458357476.post-25083238984713789322009-11-25T23:19:52.671-06:002009-11-25T23:19:52.671-06:00Trade with Troy and see.Trade with Troy and see.CJRhttp://itemnotasdescribed.com/noreply@blogger.com