So today was the day kids around the world skipped riding the bus and walked to school. Evie asked me if the kids in China walked to school also. I replied that they probably walk to school every day.
I didn't think Annalise could make the 2 mile round trip without some serious whining so I sent her over to the neighbor's house with her packet of instant oatmeal. Don't feel too sorry for her. She got to play with 1 year old twin babies. Fun for everyone.
I thought it was funny that Evie was in a head wrap and gloves and the neighbor girls were dressed for summer. Yes, it warmed up later in the day, but it was 51 degrees when we left. A little too cold for flip flops in my opinion.
And then they started the sprint to school with the parents lagging behind. I didn't see Evie until she reached the dangerous to cross round about.
It was a beautiful fall morning to walk. A lovely sunrise over our little suburb.
We parents caught up with the kids at the round about. I played crossing guard so no grumpy businessman in his shiny BMW would run them over. And that was the last we saw of the kids. By the time the parents made it to school driveway, the kids were inside already. Evie reports that so many kids walked to school, the PTO ran out of "prize bags" (an apple and water and eraser). That was great to see and hear! It was fun and we hope they do it again soon!
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