Joy in the Journey

The kids love piling into the truck for a ride.  They’re not concerned about the destination; their joy is in the journey.  People in our village don’t ride in cars much.  Motorcycles are the most common means of transport, public vans and cars come next, but private vehicles are a rare treat.

The little people’s infatuation with the truck isn't limited to going for rides.  They’re perfectly  content to sit in the parked car for as long as we’ll allow it.  They don’t want the radio on.  They don’t even necessarily want the windows down.  They just want to sit in the car.

When we return from a trip, the kids often remain in the backseat, and they can sit there, quietly, for over an hour—without wiggling.  It’s amazing.  We eventually have to go out to the truck and tell the kids it’s time to get out.  We’ve never actually tested how long they’ll stay in there, but this is undoubtedly one of the best babysitting tools we’ve found yet!