Carseat dilemma resolved!

As many of you may know, we have been contending with a brainteaser of how to fit two infant carseats into our Mazda3 hatchback. After much searching for the smallest carseat on the market, we found the Chicco KeyFit 30. But despite the small size, we found that while one would work fine, two would still be too much for our car. We even practiced driving around with empty carseats in the back, but realized that the passenger's knees would always be in the glovebox, and the driver's knees would be so locked in place that you could never make a quick stop if needed. So not only would space be an issue in our car, but so would safety. The whole situation has really been a bummer, because we love our car, and bought it less than two years ago thinking that it would make a great family car for us someday. But, that was back when we envisioned having kids one at a time, not two at a time!

So last weekend, we began scoping out bigger models. We didn't want to go too big, but big enough to fit our babies and all the stuff that goes with them - yet still reasonably fuel-efficient. For the price, the size, and the fuel efficiency, we decided that the Ford Escape Hybrid would be our next car. After several near-misses in the hot local hybrid market, today, we finally found a car to call our own! It's a 2006 model in excellent condition, with all of the features of our current car, plus a navigation system (yay!). And, best of all, the carseats fit!

This also means that our dear Mazda3 hatchback is on the market. We are sad to say goodbye to it, but since we drive so little, we don't really have the need for two cars... nor for the expense, with two babies coming. So, if you know anyone who is interested, please let us know!