Incoherent Ramblings from the Greyhound

Today we traveled from San Francisco to Los Angeles via Greyhound bus.  Because we know how to have fun!  My brain won't let me create a coherent narrative out of this, so here are just some random snippets and thoughts.

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Me: (hauling 50lbs suitcases one at a time to the side of the bus while wearing Pax in the Ergo) *grunt*

Greyhound Employee 1: Weren't you with somebody? That big guy with the beard? Why isn't he helping you with this?

Me: He's with the other kid (sweat drips off of forehead onto suitcase)

Greyhound Employee 2: Was that the kid who tried to board the bus to San Pedro and then started to take off his pants?

Me: Probably.

GE 2: (To GE 1) Oh yeah, dog, she's got the easy job. Don't feel sorry for her.  

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'Travel Plaza' is one of the more anxiety-provoking places where Bear has run away.

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Related note: Should not have left the leash at home.

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Normal Parent vs Nomad Parent

Screen time:

   Normal Parent: 1 show/day max

   Nomad Parent: Try to wait until kid has been non-obnoxious for four consecutive minutes before busting out the iPad so he doesn't realize he's being rewarded for acting like a demon.

Diaper changes:

    Normal Parent: Assemble changing pad, wipes, clean diaper, plastic bag. Change diaper.  Strap baby securely in her stroller while you wash your hands.  

 Nomad Parent: Change diaper on lap, in a moving bus, place on floor while reminding yourself not to step on it later.  Immediately eat a burrito.