Milestone

Austin hit a BIG milestone today.

For some time now, he has been discouraged having to be in a booster seat in the car. I told him that I really wanted him to be as tall as they recommend for safety reasons. He always got in his booster seat and did as we asked, but I knew he was not always happy with it.

Today I saw a lady from the fire dept at our school. I asked her what the regulations were about booster seats. She encouraged me to see another lady at the fire station--this lady's job is car seats! After work I went by the fire station, since it was sort of on my way to get the boys. We talked for some time, and she told me what to look for.

When I got the boys I did a trial run, having Austin sit in the car without the booster to see how the seat belt hit him on the shoulder or neck. I wasn't sure if it was okay or not. So....I packed the boys up and we went back to the fire station. She willingly came out and checked how the seat belt fit. Then she said those wonderful words, "You don't need your booster anymore."

I am happy for Austin that he is finally out of the booster. But, I have to say, I'm happy for me too. I think this may make our lives just a little easier.