I purchased our B.O.B Revolution Stroller with my REI coupon, dividend and family gift card. I ordered it online and had it sent to the store. We went tonight to REI to simply pick up our already made purchases. For anyone unaware of the B.O.B. it is a "must have" stroller for the active parents. In Denver you can go to any park, walk in the neighborhood or bike path and see B.O.B.s everywhere.
With David's member coupon and dividend we purchased our child carrier for hiking. The must have Ergo, all of our parent/friends tell us about.
The last outdoor child gear purchase we have been contemplating is the Chariot Cougar 2 (fits 1 or 2 children). To preference this purchase, about once a week in the summer we ride bikes with our friends Keri, Dan and their son Oli to go on fun bike rides, dinner and a beer or two, or Jazz in the Park utilizing their Chariot to pull Oliver. I have been looking for the best deal on a Chariot for some time. This is a fancy multi-purpose child carrier/buggy; attach it to your bike, put skis on the bottom of it and snow shoe or cross country ski with it harnessed to your body, it can be pushed as a stroller and finally as a jogger. It is also an investment. I have been watching Craigslist for the best deal out there, to buy used (they hold their value). While in REI this evening we strolled by the Chariot section and the lovely REI lady came by to help. We discovered of the 20% off member coupons REI gives throughout the year, this is the only time of year you can use the coupon on the Chariot (excluded otherwise). We explained we had already used our coupons and she went onto say that we could get our unborn child a lifetime membership today while in utero and consequently 20% off the Chariot. I quickly concluded this was the best option for us and in time for our Charlie's arrival and spring/summertime fun.
Hopefully Charlie will join us sooner rather than later to enjoy his new toys. Next year at this time Charlie will get his REI dividend in the mail along with his 20% coupon, just in time for his 1 year birthday :)
David and I might have a problem with outdoor gear purchases. Thank you for reading my post on child outdoor gear/justification of the money we just spent at REI.
As for me I am due on Saturday. About 5% of people actually deliver on their due date so I am planning on seeing the day come and go while still being pregnant as I see many 1st time mothers do. I will be pleasantly surprised if I deliver before then. I was sick last week with an Upper Respiratory Infection and concluded that term pregnant women should not be allowed to get sick. I have recovered, thankfully. I have 2 shifts left working then start my maternity leave on my due date. I have been excited that I will have April, May and June to spend with Charlie. Hopefully we can try out some of our new gear during that time :)
I think you will go early!
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