Truckin'

If it is in their budget, I would think that many first-time parents get a new car when expecting a baby. I think I recall my brother doing this for my nephew before he was born. Of course, it was a Volvo-- something with a good family reputation that screams safety and sippy cups. I now have a vehicle with a reputation for towing capacity instead of safety ratings (but it still has seat belts and air bags, don't worry, mom). Tonight I traded in my hybrid suv for a crew cab F-150. It has a purring engine and 4-wheel drive, gets horrible mileage (though I have seen and driven worse), and it probably won't fit in the garage. How about that for a family vehicle? I can haul and tow and still seat 5 people!
It's the right height for a baby seat in the back because it is so high off the ground, and since the cab is all there is to the car part, I won't spend days looking for stuff like my wallet. I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful truck-ship. Now time to think about a name for the new wheels...

Photo to come, it was too dark to take one when I got home!