I ran the children to the walking school bus this morning. Of course, we were late. Sprinted would be more like it. We had to holler the last half-block to flag them down (stop! wait for us!). Fooey insisted on coming too (she's experiencing irrational fear of her dad's knee and crutches), but she couldn't sprint quite as fast and trailed behind howling like a banshee. An A+ mothering moment.
we're off!
14 hours ago


what is a walking school bus?
ReplyDeletei have glorious visions of a bright yellow cardboard bus that everyone holds on to and walks with...
If Kevin is stoic and won't complain, allow me to do it for him. I'm a pro:
ReplyDeleteOw. Ow. Ow. OW!!
Keep us updated and hang in there.
Karl
Kristin, I love your image. If only! It's really just a pile of kids walking down the sidewalk together, supervised by one parent. In our family, we sometimes call it "the magic schoolbus."
ReplyDeletePoor F. Had to admit I laughed at the image of her being scared to stay home with Kev. Although I bet he *is* grumpy...
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