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What is Life Like in Your Backseat? Calm or Crazy?

July 9, 2013 by Susan

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I have two different experiences when driving with my girls in the backseat.

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The Calm Times…

The calm times happen when I’m driving ONLY my two girls – Julia and Sophia – in the backseat. 

My girls are pretty mellow most of the time, and as long as it’s a short drive, I can give them my iPhone or iPad and they’ll quietly play.

But my very favorite drives are when they both suddenly burst into song, sweetly singing a tune they learned at school. It doesn’t happen all that often, but when it does, it’s the best sound in the world.

The Crazy Times…

The real backseat chaos happens when I’m driving Janice’s kids along with mine. Yikes!

Loading up the van with Jackson, Olivia, Julia and Sophia can be a recipe for a loud ride. Turn up the music and block out the noise… because it will be crazy.

What’s life like in YOUR backseat? Do you have any giant animals or just wild and crazy kids?

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About Susan

Susan Carraretto and her identical twin, Janice Croze, created 5 Minutes for Mom in 2006. Susan loves all social media, but her top addiction these days is Pinterest.

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