New wheels

This afternoon, Jake and I spent our time at a car dealership. In deciding to go ahead and do invetro we realized we have to get out from under this almost $400 a month car payment on my Nitro.

I love the car. Love the size. Love the features. Love the whole thing.

I know I talk about how I would like to sell it but when it comes right down to it...I found out I really don't want to get rid of it.

We found a 2006 Ford Focus that is basic, no power anything, no sun roof, no extra features. But it has 40,000 miles, gets better gas mileage then the Nitro, and the best part...is 1/2 the payment we have now.

After finding this car and sitting in the dealership for what seemed like forever, we went to get some food. They were working on getting a loan that will work for us and get us the payment we want and I was starving. I started to cry on the way to pizza knowing this could be the last time I drive my car. The last time I get to sit in MY Nitro. It is the first car I have ever purchased and it has driven me every where. For the past 4 years the Nitro has been a place where I can sing, laugh, think, and even cry.

I do get to keep it for another day or two and that helps a little. But I am still sad about having to sell it. I know it is worth it. I know that it will go to a good home. And I know this is something we have to do. Besides, it saves us almost $200 a month. Jake has promised that once we pay off the invetro that I will be able to get a car that I really want. One with automatic locks and windows and a sun roof. (Man, I've never owned a car without a sun roof!)

Sheesh, this will take some getting use to. And whats funny is I'm sure I will be the same way when we sell this new car. This new car will be the one we bring our first child home in. It will be the car that takes me to all my doctor appointments. It will be a car I can sing in at the top of my lungs. Cry in when I am sad. Think in whenever I want. I will be just as sad when the day comes.