I am Car-less...

Yep, it's finally happened. I am officially stranded! We turned in our gas-guzzling (but much beloved) Dodge Dakota, bidding it a fond farewell for its faithful service, and we have opted not to replace it right away. Elianna was quite upset about it, as she was very attached to the "blue truck." I tried explaining the concept of a "lease" to her in terms of borrowing something from the library. I told her the truck wasn't ours, we were just using it, and now we had to give it back to its owners. She sulked all the way to the dealership, then declared in an appalled voice as we drove by the rows of shiny new vehicles, "Mom! Look at all the trucks they already have! They shouldn't take ours! They have enough trucks!" My little communist. Anyway, now we are down to one vehicle, and Chad commutes an hour to work so driving him is not an option. Waaah - poor me. There is quite a bit within walking/biking distance, including the library, a couple parks, the fairgrounds, the township building (where we go to dance class and other fun activities) and several stores. So hopefully I won't go too crazy...at least while the weather is nice. Also, my wonderful retired neighbor has assured me that we can use their van if any kind of emergency arises, so that's a relief. We'll see if I survive!!!!!