Junior train conductor

We go to Busch Gardens about once a week. Both kids love riding the train and if Kiera hears anyone say "Busch Gardens" she will start screaming "train! Train! Train!" And then throw herself on the ground until we take her to Busch gardens.

When we ride the train Asher insists on riding in the very front seat.  His favorite part is when the train stops to fill up and he talks with the train conductors. The train conductors have told him how to tell when the water tank is full and he will tell them when to stop filling.  We recently went to Busch Gardens on a play date for Kiera* and we ran into one of Asher's school friends on the train. They were all sitting in the front seat and Asher chatted with the conductor while he was filling the tank, being very, very helpful.

When we got off the train the conductor came down and gave us four hats, one for each of the kids. Asher and all the kids were thrilled.  Asher has proudly explained to many people about how he got his hat at Busch Gardens.

* A real playdate, where the friend was from school and was initiated due to their friendship and not prior sibling or parent friendships.