R.I.P
Edna Chrysler
1991-2008
Okay, so Edna isn't really dead. Just dead to me. For those of you who don't know, this beautiful '91 Chrysler New Yorker has been my car since I got my learner's permit. I would never have imagined as a Sophomore in high school, driving my friends to lunch, that I'd one day be hauling around two kids in car seats in that same car. Edna has exceeded my grandest expectations, enduring thousands of miles as I drove back and forth between Brigham and Provo, and giving me the ability to work after I graduated from college, when Bryon and I definitely couldn't have afforded two cars. Having this reliable old dame (and no car payment) all these years has been a great blessing, and I'm sad to see her go.
Ah, I'll never forget her plush velvet seats, faux wood paneling, and all her little quirks I came to know and love so well. We just sold her yesterday (to maintain her dignity, I won't mention the price), and I had to restrain myself from calling out "Take good care of her!" as the new owner drove away. (Okay, not really, but I kind of thought it.)But, there is a silver lining in seeing Edna go. As much as I loved her, I really hated trying to load kids into the back seat (especially since only one of the doors worked), and I'm extremely happy to now have a nice, new minivan, complete with automatic sliding doors.
Here I am with our new (for us, anyway) Chrysler Town & Country minivan (brand loyalty coincidental). It's been very nice so far, with lots of extra space, and separate captains chairs in the back, so Jacob can't throw his toys, shoes, juice box, etc. on Leila's head. I'm still adjusting to my new identity as a 'minivan mom,' but when you compare that to driving around a car targeted at the AARP crowd, you can't really consider this a step down.So, yay for new cars! And best wishes to Edna. You will be missed.
4 comments:
Daniella,
How could you get rid of Edna without throwing a bottle of wine at her for her maiden voyage with a new owner! Seriously, that would've been the way to send her out. I kid! Honestly, I'm sad to see her go. I loved Edna, so many memories. On another note, YOU GOT A MINIVAN!? I can't handle it! You're growing up so fast! "sniff, sniff" I'm excited to see it. Plus, I bet Jacob LOVES it!
Congratulations! We have a honda odyssey minivan, and I love it! Be proud to be a minivan mom - they are the BEST!
Your mini van is beautiful. Congrats! I'm excited for when my day will come. I think it will be a while. It's always hard though to see the old vehicles go.
Yay, horray, your blog. Looking over it, I have so many comments - I haven't talked to you in so long. So here's for your longest comment, ever I bet:
1. Is your little girls' name pronounced "Lyla?" I love that name. Actually, we are expecting a girl, and I was thinking we might name her that, (spelled Lyla), but I decided I didn't want a Levi and Lyla right in a row because I didn't want to have to live up to an "L" tradition. So, I thought, maybe on the next girl...
2. I can't believe you still have that car. (Well, 'till recently). I'm so glad to see your blog because you always have the best stories.
3. That is such a good idea with Bryon's birthday balloons. Maybe in a few years I'll steal it for Jason.
4. Your little sister is in dental school??? You have no idea how old I feel now. (especially since you are also younger than I am).
Let's see, that's all I can remember to say right now. I'll look over more of your blog later. Love you!
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