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.
