Buds on the Bus

Last week when Mommy was off work for a few days sick, Daddy and the kids rode the bus to school and work, just in case Mom needed the car during the day. For most transit commuters, the daily grind of trudging through the snow, waiting in the cold for a bus, packing like sardines with other travelers and getting tossed around as the bus winds its way through the streets is a royal pain. These kids loved it. Actually, the second day Oliver was clinging to his Mom not wanting to leave the bed until Dad said they were taking the bus. He did a 180 and was off the bed and down the hall in seconds. Like his sister, he likes holding onto his tickets and giving them to the bus driver, as well as tucking into his snack bowl along the way. Mostly he surveys all the other people on the bus, watching them get on and off at each stop. Also like most bus riders, he likes his very own seat, he doesn't want to stand or sit on his Dad's lap! 

Big sister Isabelle is an old transit veteran, she knows the drill inside and out. She even gave up her seat so Oliver could have one to himself! She is such an independent little girl now, no longer needing all the help for the bus experience. In fact, she is loving teaching Oliver how it all works! With the winter temperatures now in full swing, they are back in the van every day now, but a happy return to the bus is definitely an option in the future. Save a couple seats if you see these little commuters coming!