Whatever Gets You On The Bus

Leo’s creativity never ceases to amaze me.

But let me back up a minute. He asked to go downstairs to the playroom this morning before school and I agreed. He ate grapes and drank orange juice and played happily with his trains and Little People while I made breakfasts and lunches and a very large pot of coffee.

It started as many weekday mornings do, with Ellie calling to me from upstairs with the inquiry:

“Mommy, is there no school today?”

“Yes Belle, we have school today,” I answered.

A few minutes later Leo emerged from the basement with this ensemble:




In case you’re having a hard time making it out, it’s a stuffed snake, riding in a Build A Bear backpack (well of course it is!).

And yes, he wore this little get up on the school bus (not sure how they strapped him in but he practically skipped to the bus, so I call that a win). The bus lady’s giggle at the sight of Leo was pretty priceless too.

You know what? Whatever gets Leo on the bus, that’s what I say.