Friday, July 11, 2008

Public Transportation





One of our favorite things about living in the city is riding the bus. Almost every Friday we take the bus downtown and have lunch at Finn's favorite restaurant, Slices and Ices. We've been so much that we're on a first name basis with the owner - Gene. Today was super special because we got to meet Jack there. Nothing better than hot cheese pizza, an icy lemonade and Daddy!
One of our best family stories goes like this: When we eat, we "thank the farmer." It's our way of giving thanks and helping Finn learn where his food really comes from. We often go in a circle and each person says a little something. One night after we had thanked the farmer and the animal who gave it's life for our dinner there was a pause and then Finn blurted out, "And most of all thanks for Slices and Ices!" Classic Finny.
Our bus trips are wonderful for so many reasons: we do the Earth a favor by not driving, Finn gets to see lots of different people and things and last, but not least, we make people smile. Finn almost always puts on a costume to ride the bus. Today he was Spiderman with a sword. I was required to wear a scabbard and sword too. I can't tell you how many people smile, laugh or say something fun to Finn. It warms my heart. I think the world would be a better place if more people rode the bus wearing a costume. I really do.
Tonight we got a tip that the movie Zathura (our latest movie obsession) was on sale at Target for $6. I raced over there while Jack took Finny swimming. They came home exhausted and spent. We climbed on the couch together and ate Thai food, popcorn and chocolate chip cookies. Our boy announced that he was "REALLY ready to go to sleep" as soon as the movie was over.
Another day in paradise at the Holt House.
We love y'all,
Michele,
Jack,
and Finnigan the Curious









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