Well, our most recent purchase has given us the freedom to go out on bike rides with the kiddos. We bought a Chariot carrier...and we bought the bike kit so that we can attach it to the bike. Our new toy came in last Friday, and I am not lying, the kids have been in it EVERYDAY since!! The first outing was Saturday morning. We packed up and headed for Riverside, to check out the new trail on the west side of the river. I have to say that the first outing was not SO much fun for Joshua. He was exhausted, from missing his morning nap, and he sat right next to Kateli the entire way...he CRIED almost the entire outing!! YIKES!! We were out for about an hour and a half on the bike, but we did get to enjoy a fun lunch at the riverpark cafe, near downtown. Anyway, we thought we were doomed...but we attributed the crying to being tired, and to being a little too close for comfort to his sister. We figure it will just take a little bit of time for him to get used to the teasing and touching, after all they are brother and sister :)!! Well, luckily we were right about that. The next few times that we have been out, Joshua has done marvelous, and he's actually enjoyed the ride. Kateli loves the trailer, or "coche" as she calls it!! It's just become another one of those "paci okay' zones for her, which I think she enjoys. (She is only allowed to have a paci for specific times of the day, namely the car and naptime/bedtime...now, we've just added riding in the trailer) Sunday, we went out on the bikes again and were joined by some friends, who made the outing even more fun for all of us. Our evening ended with playing at the swing set, and eating at the park. Monday night, Dan took the kids out for a ride...Tuesday night, same thing....Wednesday night, again Daddy took them out in the evening, and today...well, today I thought I would venture out. So, I called up my friend who has a trailer just like ours and invited them for a ride. We went out this morning and had so much fun. I've got to say that I've had my workout for the day...we decided to ride the HILLIEST 2 miles of the riverside trail...but had a good break in between as we stopped at the park, played and fed the ducks before heading back to the car. We also had lunch while we were out...By the time we got home, it was straight to nap time and now I'm enjoying a little bit of peace and quiet.
So, I know that this posting is getting lengthy but I have to say that the reason we got the trailer was not just to get out on the bike, but because both Dan and I are seriously considering running a marathon with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association this year. We just have not committed yet. So, this is to say that we hope you will pray for us as we train for this feat, as well as support us in raising some funds for the Society. More in the future, once we commit to this and have a plan at hand...
bye for now....here are some pics of our new toy!
