• In the Kitchen
  • Recipe Index
  • Bento Lunches
  • Life As I Know It
  • Life in Texas
  • Faith Walk Farms

Following In My Shoes

tales of food and family

  • home
  • about
  • press
  • contact me

Life In The Backseat

July 8, 2013

Share
Pin
Tweet
+1

I haven’t decided if I am driving around with a bunch of Mad Scientists in the back of my Mom-Van … or a herd of Barn Animals.  Either way, this past weekend I discovered just how gross life gets in the back seat.

cleaned the mom van

At least I’m not alone.  After I posted that status update on my Facebook page, SO MANY of you chimed in, agreeing and reassuring me your kids were the same.  Robin, from Mom Foodie, shared that she found a petrified pear around her daughter’s seat.  You have no idea, Robin, just how that made me feel.  WE ARE NORMAL!!!!!

But, I can’t lay all the blame on the Kidlets.  Enter “Mom’s Evidence #1“:

Vacuuming a Mini Van

Yeah — the back of my poor van was used to haul about 1000 pounds of SAND a few weeks ago and under all that weight, as we drove the few miles from Lowe’s to our house, my Mom Van became the Saggin’ Wagon.  Oy.  Not embarrassing at all.

But, despite the sand and science experiments, our back-seat is always full of unpredictable fun.  Uncontrollable giggles as the Kidlets share non-sensical Knock-Knock Jokes … loud, only slightly off-key renditions of their favorite Veggie Tales tunes … very competitive matches of “I Spy” and “Banana Boat” … and mini-dance marathons where the Kidlets (fully expressive moments restricted by car seat restraints) bob their wee heads bob, flail their arms, and kick their legs in time to the beat.

(poor things — they get their dancing skills from their Mama)

It’s just a wild good time.  I think the following video best describes what life in the backseat is like in this family.  Yup, sums it up perfectly.


(Mr. Boy is obsessed with this video … I’ve had to stop and play it for him 7 times and counting. Just while writing this post. Sigh….)

If your backseat could tell its story, what would it say?

The all-new Subaru ForesterⓇ, who sponsored this post, is built from the backseat forward, to hold your most precious cargo. Even the stinky, loud, joke-telling cargo!

[exceptional-citing quoted=”the-facts” template=”bubble-gray” date=”” ]Subaru ForesterⓇ has always embodied the right-sized power, control and versatility that owners love. Now, it also represents a green-minded, fuel-efficient small SUV, as every 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i model is a Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle* and built in a zero-landfill plant. Combine that with more cargo room, available power rear gate and 32 MPG highway,** and you’ve got a vehicle that can take every day to task. Of course, the redesigned Forester comes with road-gripping Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and the balance and power of the legendary SUBARU BOXER® engine.

* PZEV emissions warranty applies only in certain states. See your dealer for complete information on emission and New Car Limited Warranties.

** EPA-estimated fuel economy. Actual mileage may vary.[/exceptional-citing]

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Subaru. The opinions and text are all mine.

Share
Pin
Tweet
+1

Get Posts Delivered To Your Inbox

Privacy Policy

About Rachel Lacy

Rachel Lacy is the author of Following In My Shoes, where she blogs about Mommyhood, Family-Friendly Recipes and Bento Lunches, and Life in Texas. She is a lover of all things Coffee and Nutella.
You can also connect with Rachel Lacy on Google+.

« More Grown Up Time. {the G-Rated kind}
Leaving the Stay At Home Mom World »

Welcome

Who is Rachel LacyMy name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee.
Read More About Me.
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Stay Connected

Recent Recipes

Egg-Nog Caramels

Egg-Nog Caramels

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Simple Orange Cream Frosting for an Easy Peasy Christmas Cookie Party

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Flourless Cocoa-Monkey Muffins

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Recent Bentos

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Grain-Free Waffle Recipe and An Open Letter To My Free-Loading Chickens

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

Crustless Pizza Cups {iheartlunch}

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

I Heart Lunch: Pizza Muffins (grainfree and nutfree)

50 Grain-free After School Snacks

50 Grain-free After School Snacks

Favorite Posts

The Things I’ve Learned About Boys

The Things I’ve Learned About Boys

The Things I Hope We Both Remember When I Am 93

The Things I Hope We Both Remember When I Am 93

The Moment Your Four Year Old Announces She Is In Love

The Moment Your Four Year Old Announces She Is In Love

The Clock is Ticking

The Clock is Ticking

Featured

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

4 Ingredient Chicken Verde (slow-cooker recipe)

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Wearing My Game-Day Boots and Making Game-Day Food: Slow-Cooker Asian Barbecue Sausage Bites

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Slow-Cooker Paleo Italian Stuffed Peppers

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Shop Bento

Check out my favorite bento and lunch-packing resources!

Copyright © 2023 · Tasteful theme by Restored 316

Home | About | Contact | Press | Archives | Disclosure | Privacy Policy ·

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I won't take it personally!!AcceptReject Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy