Public transit fostering personality... at least that's what I think!
Dexter and I motored on foot down to the train station where we caught the LRT downtown to the library for some singing and signing. Fun times! Dexter plays in the kids area afterward and we take out books to enjoy for the rest of the week. Did I mention that it's all free?
The train ride is an integral part of the outing. D likes to announce each stop and to imitate other passengers on the train (today it was somebody who was napping with a scrunchy face). On the way back home we even ran into our friend, Jason! The train was crowded so I stuck the stroller in an empty space behind my seat, where Dexter proceeded to show some ladies his Thomas book from the library while I got caught up with my gentleman friend.
Whether it's somebody you know or some random interaction, the train is always more social than when we have to drive. I like that Dexter is learning how to get around the city on his own two feet (or in this case, 4-wheels of his stroller). I am also happy for the low-impact cardio for me at the same time, and the unexpected social visits are equally welcome.
3 comments:
You know how to live, Miss Sarah.
I see something wrong with today's post: Not enough pictures of little D. on the train!! :)
btw, what a great idea going to the Downtown library! I live closer to the Whitemud one, and was complaining to my husband about how difficult it is in winter to access it with my 2 year old godchild on tow (I don't drive and I can't take him on my bike). He loves to take the train, so you just gave me an idea, thanks!
Adam - word, we like our little life here:)
Rita - see you at the library! I like the old strathcona one too, but I like that one better for biking. We have a bus that goes there, but if we miss our bus (which does not always arrive and leave on time) we're hooped. I like the train because no matter when I leave the house, a train is always on the way very soon.
After I have the baby sometimes I walk to the strath one one. It's a good workout:)
Other pro about downtown train is getting to meet dad ffor lunch afterwards! And sometimes we just have a nice lunch together with mommy and D.
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