Car seat wars

Driving anywhere with Alexa lately has been arduous. My keys explored, the clock reset, pretending to drive... all very valid territory to a 23 month old. But no matter how long we spent "easing" into the carseat, it was still a battle once the buckling began. I'd actually contemplated driving a few blocks with Alexa sitting somewhere, anywhere in the car. Just this once, I'd think.

Today, I moved the car seat to the front seat. I don't have air bags, so it is "safe", but not as safe as when she was safely nested in the center of the backseat. The ease with which she slid into her new location was almost worth the switch, though.

She sat in her elevated throne and parade waved with a hearty "Hi" to everyone she saw. Her happiness again in the car was a relief.