So, the main mom mode of transportation over here is not the beloved mini-van, but rather, it is a bike. How do you buckle your kid in for the ride? You just put them in a little ride along basket. You have two kids? You put a basket on the front and a basket on the back Is it raining? You put a kid in the basket on the front, one in the back and ride with an umbrella in hand. All of this is done in heels mind you. I found a picture here (minus the heels and umbrella).
Do I join in and get a bike with a basket on the front for sweet boy? I am thinking about it. But he is very squirmy, and I am scared I would do something to make us fall. Then what? Oy.
I already mentioned before that grocery shopping is more of a daily occurrence here. I head down to the grocery store almost every afternoon with my Envirosax (I highly recommend*). This is proving to be more expensive though as I am more inclined to throw randomness into my cart.
I love the fashion of the Japanese women. I am totally into the heels although I cannot where them and walk all over like they do. I love the fun layering, leggings, hats, and designer purses.
*I love having my own grocery bags instead of using the plastic bags. It is an easy way to cut down on waste.
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That is hilarious, the picture you paint of a woman with two kids and an umbrella, riding a bike in heels.
To run errands, yikes. But to go for a ride, I bet Sean would LOVE that! Sans the heels, of course. Not to be a wuss, but what about helmet for baby?
Love the Envirosax. I meant to give you one of those Ttarget reusable bags since you don't have Target there. I thought you could find comfort in the big red bag with white bull's-eyes (Merriam Webster online hyphenates bull's-eyes. Weird.) all over it. Not as fashionable as the Envirosax, but comforting, very comforting.
I know about the helmet. I never see any kid with a helmet. I am going to wait a little while I think.
Ahhh...target, my long lost love.
I am loving your blog! So much more interesting than my move to Houston.
Can't wait to hear what you decide about the bike basket.
Thanks! I am glad you like it. You have had a chaotic move what with the Hurricane and all! Plus a new one coming soon! Lots of fun stuff.
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