I drive a car, my husband drives a piece of technology

I drive a small, logistically and economically practical SUV, or maybe it is a crossover.   My husband just made the necessary and timely move from a two-door car to a four-door car.  In his defense, it was economical and well thought through - not at all an impulse purchase and with Baby #2 on the way soon, we needed to have to cars worthy of hauling kids with ease.  But, the difference is that his car is the loaded model where mine is the stripped down version. 

On a recent weekend when we took our first family drive in his car I ended up rolling my eyes and sighing at the gadget and gizmo loaded, technologically advanced features of his new wheels.  I suppose it means I'm getting old but I don't understand why a car needs to recognize voice commands.  Maybe I'm just jealous because I can't even get my toddler or even the dog to recognize my voice commands!

Call me old fashioned but I believe that an automobile has the purpose of getting you from Point A to Point B safely and efficiently.  A few modern comforts like air conditioning and cup holders are necessary and important.  During our family outing the following conversation transpired.

ME: So if this car can recognize 600 voice commands, ask it to scratch your butt.

MARC:  SCRATCH MY BUTT.

CAR: Did you say XM Station 55?

ME: *audible sigh* See, it isn't so smart, huh?  Tell it to get you a sam'ich.

MARC: GET ME A SANDWICH.

CAR: Did you say call Guy Lamich?

ME: Oy.

MARC: *roaring laughter*

NOAH: *silently hopes his parents are willing to pay for all that future therapy*

So, this really happened, I swear I am not making any of it up.  I think it is a little silly and, oh, superfluous to have a car, a vehicle of transportation that is so technologically... capable, but this really matters to my husband. 

I suppose I should be thankful that we able to purchase a car with modern safety features and all.  And, I am.  I just like to tease my husband about these things because as a girl, I just don't understand the need.

This is an original post to DC Metro Moms.

Stacy Kravitz writes about her family and experiences in wife and motherhood at her own blog, The Fabulous Miss S.