My New Mom Car Will Take Care Of All ‘Bumps’ On And Off The Road
Please, call me a “cool mom,” because I just bought a minivan!
The past two years I’ve drove a Kia Sorento Hybrid and I LOVED it. I had a lot of great memories in that car. My husband and I brought our son, Barrett, home from the hospital in that car. I visited family and friends in my Sorento. And I packed it up with musical equipment and brought it to different performances around New England. It was sturdy and got great gas mileage!
Mom Car That Looks Like And SUV
This week I upgraded in style and size, and pulled the trigger on a Kia Carnival. Now, many might call this a minivan, but I call it a “cool mom car.” On the Kia website, it’s technically listed as a minivan, but it doesn’t look like one. (Just scroll down and look at the picture!) The back of the car looks like an SUV. It has a square-shaped trunk. I guess the only thing that makes it a minivan is the sliding doors?
But in 2024 minivans are cool!!! At least I think so. My favorite part of the new ride is that “passenger view” button on the home screen. It allows you to see your passengers who are sitting in the middle and back rows. So if there’s a fight going on between your children, you can see that. If your baby spills his milk you can see that too. No matter what the occasion, you can keep a birds eye view on your guests.
Why I Upgraded To A Bigger Car
So, why the upgrade to a true mom car? I have a little surprise to share. My husband, Rob, and I are expecting another baby in May! That’s right, our family is expanding, and what better way to celebrate than with a new, bigger ride?!
![Ayla Brown holding baby bump in front of her blue Kia carnival](https://country1025.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2024/02/Untitled-design-17-1024x774.jpg)
I can’t believe I am finally spilling the beans, but I’m pregnant again! That’s why I upgraded to a bigger, cooler minivan. Baby #2 will be riding in style when he/she gets here in May!
Phew, it feels good to finally get that off my chest. I have been keeping this second pregnancy a secret from so many for so long! There’s been something really fun about hiding this news from everyone, but since my belly is really popping, there’s no hiding it anymore. I clearly look pregnant, so it’s probably time to let everyone know!
Which is why with another baby on the way, we needed a vehicle that could comfortably accommodate our expanding family without sacrificing comfort or style. The cool minivan offers plenty of room for two car seats, along with plenty of cargo space for strollers, diaper bags, and all the other essentials that come with parenting two kids under two.
SURPRISE! If you’ve made it this far then I’m excited to tell you that next up will be the gender reveal! Do you think it’s another boy? Or will it be a girl? Regardless, here’s some awesome things I’ve learned as a parent in our son Barrett’s first year.