blaming the van

My mini-van is making me lazy. Occasionally, when I'm only carting around one child, I take the jeep instead. And I have found myself becoming frustrated with the fact that I have to open doors with my hands. It's so inconvenient. Why don't SUV's come with sliding doors that open with the touch of a button? And where is my special mirror for watching the goings-on of the backseat? Now I have to turn around and actually look at my kids. Only two cup-holders? Ridiculous!
How can something I dislike so much be so wonderful at the same time? Because, sliding doors not withstanding, I still loathe my van. I originally loathed it for being ugly and for announcing to the world that I'm either a mom or one of those few elderly people who prefer a van to an Olds. And now I loathe it for turning me into this lazy person who expects everything to be conveniently located and for doors to open at the push of a button. Stupid van.

photo by: SS1 design  http://www.flickr.com/photos/ss1design/7521760914/