Winter Dilemma - How do you get from A-Z?

[mom-in-alberta]

I don't know how much help I can be here. I have chosen not to transport or do bus-stop drop-offs/pick-ups, because I will have a brand new baby in the fall. I was simply not up for hauling an infant, and x-number of small people around unless it was under my own terms.
In general, though, I love my mini-van for transport. We aren't within walking distance of much, unfortunately, so it is fairly necessary for us to get around. It just takes a little juggling somedays to get everyone dressed and loaded into carseats, especially if you have non-walkers.
I have thought seriously about getting a 10 or more passenger van, because when my own kids are around, we fill up more than a minivan. If you go with a van, check into the extra liability insurance that will be needed to transport kids. I think I had to add a 2 million dollar liability clause? I can't remember the details.
In your case, I might look into what playfelt suggested, and make an arrangement with an older student or another parent nearby. Even if you alternate weeks or something, that would be better than every single day, I should think!!
Oh, and don't forget to tell hubby that if you are using a vehicle to transport kids, you can write off a decent amount of your fuel, maintenance, etc. Might make that seem more appealing to him, if he feels like it will come back, somewhat?