hoping our old one would last another year and a half, until 3of6 went to college, and we could downsize, but it didn't.

now we're leasing a minivan for three years, and we'll downsize after that.

it is pleasant to have a new car, though it takes some adjusting.

what kind of minivan.

you adjust quickly!

if it's a minvan-e'

it has fancy electronic bits and bluetooth and stuff.

it is the least expensive model of the Honda Odyssey.

it does have Bluetooth and a place to plug in my iPod. It does not have XM Radio, which will be an adjustment. It has one back-up camera. No automatic doors. I would say gadget-wise that it's low to middling.

so much more than any car I've ever owned!

start to shop for a new car tomorrow.

getting jealous now.