Making the Most of It.

This winter has been so unbelievably mild. On the one hand, I desperately miss the freezing temperatures, frost, and the tease of a possible snow. But these mild afternoons where the kids spend almost the entire day outside are certainly nice.

Adison is getting better and better on her bike and we've started taking rides around the neighborhood. She is so funny on these rides. First, she has to have something in her basket. HAS to. And if it shifts during a bump she will stop and get everything back in order. She is so obsessed with it she once lost control of her bike and fell off trying to "fix doggy". Second, she talks. And talks. And talks. And if you don't feel like talking to her? Not a problem. She's more than happy to chat to herself in a sing songy little voice. Hills are a problem. She hoofed it up this one pretty well today.

Cole on the other hand is pure speed. He's getting really good about following the rules of the road/sidewalk. I'm more comfortable letting him go farther ahead when Adison is talking/adjusting/peddling. He and I have biked up to the grocery store and that was a lot of fun. I love creating these active family times and just hope that as they get older rides like this will still be something they enjoy doing together.