A Word from Ruby

Car seats have been an issue for Ruby since the day she was born. Truly, I believe she screamed the first time we strapped her in at the hospital and really never got out of the habit. Jared and I will never forget one very long car trip when she was around 18 months old that she literally screamed for HOURS. It wasn't crying... it was screaming bloody murder. We also vividly remember that that was the day Daddy almost had to have Mommy committed to the loony bin. It wasn't pretty.

Finally, though, Ruby has reached the age, height, and weight necessary to graduate to a booster seat. Hurray! No more five point harness for her skirts and dresses to get balled up in! No more straps pulling down on her shoulders! No more screaming! (Well, the last part is actually still up for debate, but I'm hoping for the best.)

After very little debate, Ruby selected this booster seat as her new "home away from home". It's called "Heart's Delight". Let's hope so.

The initial signs are good that this seat may be a big step in the right direction.

On the way home from Target last night, here's what Ruby had to say. (Keep in mind it was PITCH DARK outside!)

R: "Everyone that goes past me think I'm cool now with my seat belt and new seat!!"

Yes. they do, honey. Yes, they do.