Bus for 11 Hours + Kids = Pain in the BUTT!

I was very adventurous this March break.... I actually went on an 11 hour bus ride with--get this--a 7 month old and a 5 year old. Yes, I am crazy--but I was desperate. My husband was away for the break and I had to make the critical decision between being alone (cooking, cleaning, laundry, feeding, bedtime, bathtime, tantrum time...alone...) or dumping my neediness on my parents in Montreal. The only issue was the 11hour overnight bus trip that seperates us. When I say that the trip was a pain in the butt--I mean that literally. My bottom was so numb by like 30 minutes in that I thought about abandoning ship. The kids were good on the way up. The boob does wonders for plugging up a wailing 7 month old and the Nintendo DS--a lifesaver! It was hard--but I have learned some tips about travelling alone in these situations:

--A DS or other handheld game system--and the charger (don't forget!); books are also good
--Teething toys/hand held toys for baby
--Bring a wrap style carrier--they fold up small but can really help if you need to go into a store or get off the bus for the bathroom.
--Snacks...even overnight...bordome causes hunger, even at 4am
--Change--Tim Horton's might be your only option
--A bottle to pee in--this is a joke--but seriously, I never considered how I would get to the back of the bus in the event of an emergency...also, my 5 year old got stuck in the washroom...luckly there are friendly people on the bus...(you can't walk down the aisle on a moving bus with a baby!)
--Pillow-this may be the most important-you wont sleep otherwise
--Slip on shoes--you'll want to take them off

My biggest recommendation though is to stay home! I have to admit, I won't be making that trip alone again. It was too painful...seriously...