i am about to admit something...

i don't know when my obsession started. it definitely wasn't before ava was born, and i dont even think it was until almost a year later when i first tasted the good life and since then, my obsession grew.

i am not proud. i wouldn't suggest anyone in their right mind to go down the road that i've been down. it hasn't been easy. my yearning for more is constantly on my mind and when i see someone else with it, i get this kind of drooly mouth type of feeling.

i am a recovering addict to strollers. there! i said it.

like i said, it didn't start early. i was so excited for my first stroller. i managed to get it as a gift at my babyshower and fell in love. i was so excited for my baby girl and all i could do was think pink!



it wasn't long, maybe around 6 months, that i decided enough was enough. the pink was killing me. so, i sought out my options. this is where it started the slow roll down the hill.

i opted for a very expensive (to me) Quinny Buzz. it was heaven on wheels.



but, that wasn't good enough- and after a while i became bored and needed something new. i sold the beloved Quinny and opted for the Peg Perego Pliko P3.



i think i had this stroller for about 9 months when i decided i didn't care for it much. not that i didn't like it, i guess i just wanted a change. so, i sold it and went big. i got the glorious Phil and Ted's Vibe.



i didn't get it specifically for the second seat, though it would have been convenient for my boyfriend's kid- if we ever needed it. i loved this stroller. it was fantastic besides a few small things, like the bulkiness. well, if you know me you know what comes next. i sold it. and then found out i was pregnant. go me! durp.

anyway, i opted for the Quinny Zapp, since my carseat would conveniently connect to it. i also happened to find a Maclaren Techno XLR at TJ Maxx for a mere $129.00 (SCORE!), and had to buy it.



once nathan was a little bit bigger, and i was not getting any smaller, i decided a jogging stroller was necessary. i picked up this Baby Trend stroller.



it wasn't all that long before i decided that two strollers wasn't going to work for us. i sold those and went back to the Phil and Ted's, but this time i got the dash version.



for the most part, i enjoyed the sport version. though, i have had my eye on the new Explorer now. it has some upgrades that i would really benefit from.

sadly, i had to sell my stroller.

so, for the first time in over 3 years i am strollerless. i cant really describe the feeling much better than "freeing." it's been rainy and cold, so we havent gone out much anyway, but the Ergo carrier has been getting much more use. i think i even like it this way. (gasp!)

yes, i am still addicted. i see a great stroller at the mall or store and i fell tiny bits of envy, but i think i'll manage. at least, until my budget allows for another.

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in closing, i'd like to dedicate this post to the ghost of strollers past. rip.