We need a new car.

Our car has all kinds of problems which we have no desire to spend thousands to fix. So we've been getting used to the idea of getting a new one. We have to ease into these things, because Mia, especially, is not fond of change. Let's just say, she doesn't handle it well. Those around her pay the price! So, we had laid off the topic for a week, after going on multiple test drives a couple of weeks ago. Then this morning on the way to Starbucks, she said, "Here's the kind of car we should get: a convertible minivan with a big engine sticking out the back, so it goes fast." You see, she's a sports car lover like her Daddy, but she can't get over that third row of seats you get in a minivan. She has this idea that she'll fold it down (because you know the sales guys always show you how incredibly EASY it is to do that), and camp out with all her stuffed animals back there. Yes, while the car is in motion. Anyway, although it falls very short of Mia's specs, especially in the speed category, we are considering a Mazda 5. It is like a mini minivan. Weird. But it's cheap. And it has room for our dog. What more could we ask for? But first, Dave has to get over the fact that we aren't buying European. So no more doors that shut with a big "chonk". More like "clink". And no more quick response handling. But we get lots of cupholders! Again, what more could we ask for?!