Stroller Derby

So what is it with Strollers (sorry to start off sounding like Jerry Seinfeld). But seriously, just 3 short years ago, I had no need for these contraptions in my life and now they consume me. I am addicted to strollers. I have 2 children and I have purchased 5 - yes FIVE strollers in a short amount of time.

How does one with 2 children acquire 5 strollers you ask? Well, by making quick purchase decisions on every single stroller I see. You see I did not plan this, really I didn't, I just can't stop. So I have the stroller/car seat combo that it seems everyone registers for and gets at their baby shower for their first child. Then once my daughter could sit up, I learned of the joy of an umbrella stroller to easily take wherever we went. Also, with my first daughter we were in a Nanny share and of course we need to have a double stroller for our nanny, which she used everyday. So I was OK for a while. Then I got pregnant with my son and the need for a new stroller just started creeping up again. I mean I just had to have an infant/toddler combination stroller that can hold my son in the infant seat and a place for my daughter to sit and stand. And finally, I needed (ok wanted actually) the simple frame stroller to lock the infant seat in place - you know, just because.

How can I have an addiction to these in such a short amount of time, you ask? I think I have the worst case of stroller envy. Yes, moms it is bad enough we judge our parenting skills but there is a term for being jealous of the equipment too. I guess I keep thinking that the NEXT stroller I buy will be the ONE. And what is the ONE? You know a perfectly-light-weight-easy-to-maneuver-I-don't-look-like-an-unoragnized-mom stroller. But they have not invented that one yet - it does not exist. Because if it did, I would buy it.

PS - I am happy to share my reviews of my strollers and brands, just ask.