The car seat debacle

Do you remember how quickly you could get into your car and drive away when it was just you??  How all it took was sliding into the driver seat, turning on the car and clicking the seatbelt on?  What happened to those days???  I now reserve at least 3 minutes for getting into the car.  And this is on a good day. 

First, you have to find the child.  Jacob will most likely come into the garage if the door is open.  He finds the garage to be a very exciting place.  Since we let him come down the steps on his own, we're never really sure which direction he will go.  Sometimes he goes right to the car door.  Other times he goes to the lawn mower, or the wrong car and gets in.  Other times he just runs circles around the car. 

Once the child is caught, you have to then get them into the car seat.  My favorite is the stiff leg and screaming that occurs during this time.  Especially if you're in a public place.  You can get some pretty amazing looks.  And then the battle to get him clipped into place.  Goodness.  A five point harness is a great thing for safety.  When trying to get a child into it, it's like fighting a dinosaur in jello. 

And then, of course, once that is all over, you have to get yourself into the car.  Which is by far the easiest step ever.  And you know the craziest part of this?  I'm having another kid.  That means I'm going to have to do this TWICE.  I'm thinking inventing teleporting might be a good thing right about now.