Audrey experienced another first this weekend - her first experience with car shopping. I was ill-prepared for Saturday's excursion since I thought we were heading out to buy patio furniture. A quick trip before swim lesson. We ended up at a car dealership though, so Audrey found her own ways to entertain herself. Running around the showroom. Laughing as I would chase after her. Squirming until she got down from my arms. Attempting to put cheerios into showcars' exhaust systems. Repeat. And again. And again. She changed it up by taking the salesman's hand and walking him all around his showroom. Next time, we'll have this one do the negotiating...
I had Audrey wave good-bye to my car. I was so sad to leave my ole' car, and Eric and I lamented about the memories. Bought in August 1998. Moved to Bloomington the next day. Moved me to Toledo 1 year later. Countless trips from Toledo to Bloomington and back again over the course of 4 years. Move to Minneapolis. Move to Houston. Several trips from Houston to IL. One very long and scary ride from Houston to Austin to evacuate for Hurricane Rita. Move to Indy. And one very special trip - bringing Audrey home from the hospital. My ole car never failed, and I was sad to leave it. 156,235 was the final mileage. I said good-bye. Audrey waved good-bye. Eric sang Margaritaville to it (he says it's going on vacation to Mexico - for parts :(...
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