Was that the first time your boys have ridden a bus? I think I was almost in middle school before I rode a bus for the first time. I was think I was riding across town to my Granny's house, I don't even remember. I went to Catholic School, so we didn't have school buses.
Steve took them once before...when Joshua was little. Matthew remembered it, but Joshua didn't. It was fun, the bus driver was nice and seemed to enjoy talking to me! Offering to let us get out and get those donuts was a kind gesture.
If you don't count charter bus trips, the first time I'd ever riden a bus was after I moved out here. But I'd been on lots of subways which are a similar idea, I guess.