We bought a new vehicle a few years ago and I was so torn between a van or a crossover/SUV. We decided since we didn't have kids of our own, we weren't ready for a van lol. We are now ready!! We have a 7 seater journey and I can fit all 4 in it but it's a pia to get to the 3rd row. If I wasn't so cheap and didn't mind paying the high fuel costs for a SUV, I'd go that route before a van but our next vehicle will most likely be a van.

We only have playgrounds, a bakery and a summer restaurant near us so I love being able to go out in the car. It keeps me sane even though it can be a chore to get them in and out. Two of mine can get in themselves and buckle up so that's made it easier!!! When I have little ones I probably won't go out as much and that makes me sad lol. We go out 1-3x a week right now. It will cut down on my field trip expenses though so that will be good!

I supply all the car seats for my car. My husband puts them in for me because of my back issues and there's no way I could get them as tight as he does. We leave them in unless we need the room for passengers. He would never put them in daily for me lol so that's why I chose to supply them. It also ensures that my car seats are safe and clean....some of the seats I've seen are so gross!! Haha. We have leather seats so cleanup is a breeze and my husband put cardboard under the seats to protect the seats from getting damaged or imprinted.