Thrills on Wheels

Fall is here! The weather has cooled down a bit (low 90's) and we have begun to brave the outdoors. The gang took to the street last week for the first time since Davis joined the play group. We can't wait until next time when Grant and Jake can join us.

"On your marks, get set, GO!"
From left to right: Jack (4), Alli Jean (3), Tug (4), Austyn (3), and TJ (2).
Little brothers not shown: Will (1) and Davis (0)



Jack refused to ride his tricycle. His new friend, Tug, was on a big-boy bike so Jack insisted that he ride his Spiderman scooter. He's pretty fast on it, but it is a LOT more work than a bike.

By the end of the morning, the kids had abandoned their bikes and trikes and decided to chase the Davis' poor dog, Angel.

Fast forward one week: Meemaw bought Jack his first big boy bike and we brought it home to learn. Finally Jack could be like Tug. He got a bit frustrated, so we kept telling him it would take lots and lots of practice. It was interesting to see how quickly he'd give up and want to throw the bike down or take off his helmet. After a while, his attitude improved and he started repeating, "I am never giving up!"

"I am never giving up!"

Jack loved racing Daddy.

All sweaty and tuckered out.

Davis slept on my chest in the Baby Bjorn (we have finally mastered it) while I took pictures. It was a great afternoon outside as a family. I am looking forward to doing it more often. Because of how much Mommy hates to sweat, we spend WAY too much time inside. Now, if we can just eliminate the fit-throwing that ensues when it is time to come inside...