Comments on: Week 37

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:20:40 +0000

I’ve always liked Navigators (as well as Escalades), but L thought they were “too big” for her to drive, whereas the Cayenne was more “right-sized.” And, I am something of a Porsche fan. Indeed, that’s how we ended up with the Cayenne as a third car — the prospect of parting with my two-seater caused me to whimper softly into my pillow at night.

Yeah, based on the differences in childrearing, it’s actually amazing that most of us lived as kids.
That’s why we’re sending all of the ‘rents to “Modern Grandparenting” classes. No class attendance; no caring for the Emerson. It’s the advantage of being both only children. We can get away with making almost any demand.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:12:01 +0000

On balance, I think she’s happy to be off and certainly looking forward to spending a few months with Emerson. But, handing over ‘control’ of her responsibilities was rather hard for her. She’s very into her work and greatly defined by her career (I’m interested in seeing if/how motherhood changes her outlook). Of course, I’m a lot more laid back and not as defined by my work. I have too many divergent interests. Indeed, I would have made a superlative Victorian “gentleman of leisure.”

By: Myndi

Myndi — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:49:07 +0000

Ah maternity leave. I looked forward to it desperately. Getting off my feet, being able to relax, not having to deal with super cranky and rude customers…the break was much needed. How is L feeling about taking the time off? Afraid she’ll be bored, or glad to finally be able to put her feet up?

By: Kristina

Kristina — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:21:17 +0000

We have a jag too. The seats are a joke!

Hope the latches work.

My hubby wants a Cayenne very badly. We settled for the Lincoln Navigator, which is awesome. Still had issues with carseats though.

My MIL always says, we didn’t need carseats I just put my babies in a laundry basket on the floorboards. I’m like, uh ok, crazy lady!