With a small lump in my throat I must announce that I have sold my beloved kelly green Stokke stroller. For months Mister T has been asking me to sell it. I must admit that it had been sitting in the garage unused since we moved to San Francisco. We recently purchased the Phil & Ted's Sport double stroller which can easily be taken up and down the stairs to our front entryway. And of course, a double stroller makes sense for Master Q and Miss V. Mama G recently sent me a link to the new toddler board that just became available for the Stokke and I felt a strong urge to return the Phil & Ted's and keep the Stokke just a little longer, but deep down I knew it was time to part with it.
I sold the Stokke to a nice couple who is expecting their first child. It is their "dream" stroller so I feel good that it went to someone who would appreciate it as much as I did. I actually couldn't bear watching someone take it away, so I made Mister T handle the transaction while I hid in the house. It's kind of silly that I became so attached to a stroller, but I think I understand why. My stroller was such an integral part of my life in New York. Wherever I went in lower Manhattan, I was pushing my green stroller with Miss L riding along. So parting with it is finally coming to grips with moving on from that part of my life. When I have a tough day I longingly look back to strolling along the Hudson or up that weird alley street with Mama J to Thursday playgroup.
But enough wallowing. I'm going to embrace my Phil & Ted's and look forward to pushing it around with all three children (two strolled and one carried to start with!) to get to know my new city better and make new friends.
On the bright side I pocketed some cash that I can spend frivolously on myself. I decided to put it to good use and I've purchased private Pilates sessions. I had my first private this morning, working on both the Reformer and Tower. I've decided it's time to get myself back out there, and I'm determined to get my old body back too. I want to wear pants that zip and button rather than pull up, and I miss my Steven Alan shirts! More on the Reformer for my next post...
Recently I gave up out Bugaboo and felt exactly the same way. A very good friend is due with her first in June and she is to keep it at her parent's in Staten Island so I feel good about it but...I had a VERY hard time with the departure. I even tried to stall a bit longer. But they came with a rented SUV and hauled away several bags of clothes, toys and bouncy seat...I had to do it then and there. Our little entry was cramed with the Bug, Mclaren umbrella for school drop off and the double. Too many wheels. I am so fond of the memories of wheeling all over lower manhattan with Dorsey in that stroller. All of the adventures we would set out for...Ah well they are only things and the memories will last forever. The strollers will not!
ReplyDeleteInterestingly I'm also thinking about what to do with mine. I love my Phil & Teds Vibe but got a flat tyre! Of course it happened miles from home in the rain and the actual tyre came right off the wheel! I nursed it all the way home and now need to buy a repair kit for Mr M to fix it while we await a new wheel. Luckily we have the Bug. So I put the buggy board on it and Master R has enjoyed his first couple of days of riding around on the back. When he gets fed up I just ergo Master T. Looking forward to getting the Vibe back on the road though. Think we'll hang onto the Bug for a couple more years and just see what happens.
ReplyDeleteFarewell green Stokke! With my poor eyesight I could always tell which Mama was coming towards me by the stroller. Each Mama really suited the colour they chose and I always associate those colours with the mamas. Pleasant memories indeed.
Mama H I can't picture you without your Stokke. Master R wanted me to give up the Bug- but I'm not ready to yet. I hope we'll work it out w/a buggy board but the parking garage is crazy.
ReplyDeleteMama N that is a very interesting insight about our strollers. Everyone's stroller did seem to represent you. I wonder if there's a website that says if you have a certain stroller in a certain color, what does that say about your personality :)
Mama H, I was away when i read your post and have been meaning to comment as it struck a cord. My first walks with Master L in the bug are memories i will cherish forever. We went everywhere in city together (especially when he was too young to object and just slept the whole time). It was a way to get my exercise and spend such quality time together. I often took such long walks up the west side path, i wondered if i needed to get a cab home. I still have my bug, but wonder if we'll ever have a chance to use the bassinet bucket again with a newborn. If not, I'll hope to enjoy it until Master L flat out refuses the stroller.
ReplyDeleteI will always remember you and Miss L with the green Stokke, but am thrilled for your new life too. Embrace your new city with the Phil and Teds and enjoy your walking.