Mommy's Time Out

The van is in really great condition given it's age and mileage. It has a high pitch squeal but only as I navigate the school parking lot or pull into a quiet neighborhood. The front passenger side wheel groans during right turns. The windshield wipers appear to be on Viagra and have stood erect for months but otherwise, it's fine. Sure it has it's quirks but it suits us. I keep saying I will drive it until the wheels fall off but am silently praying God doesn't actually allow that to happen.

So, I took advantage of Enterprise's online special and booked a compact, fuel efficient car for the weekend for $9.99/day. I figured I would save that in gasoline alone and wouldn't have to worry about any more issues on my day away with girlfriends. Greg mentioned how long it's been since I drove something new and suggested I not get attached to the feeling. I assured him a little wind up car would never appeal to me. Then they handed me the keys to the only vehicle available on the lot. A new Traverse. It's one of those cool mom crossover vehicles that qualifies as an upgrade from a mini van. Yep. I sort of panicked and said I wanted to save gas money so they threw in some free gas too. Greg should be worried. It is really nice.

Given all the life challenges we have faced the last few months, my awesome friends pushed for a lunch date in Cincinnati this weekend. They are pretty wonderful. This mommy needed a time out and these friends know how to make a time out relaxing and beneficial. It was good.