This week we got to go for the first little trip in the bakfiets of the season. I seriously cannot begin to explain how nice that felt. It was definitely not sweater weather as Atticus' attire would suggest. But the snow and ice were gone, it wasn't raining, and the bakfiets had been properly adjusted so we set sail.
I'm sure there is something to be said for my affection for this bike, but we all just love it. As soon as I turned onto the street and we were on our way, the kids were smiling and laughing and saying how much fun it was. Pretty sure it helped that we were headed to the park, but they would be happy heading out in the bakfiets even if it was just to run errands. Now if only we didn't need to dodge so many potholes; that's an adventure I could do without.
Regardless of potholes though, it feels good to be back on bicycle and out of the winter freeze. I'm on the lookout for manageable bike rides to go explore this big 'ol city. But first, we need to get a second bike because as funny as I'm sure it would look, I'm not too keen on letting Jason sit in (or on the back of) the bakfiets while I pedal around. Nor would I particularly care to do that either!
Love these faces of happiness!
When Jason got home that night and we all sat down for dinner he asked us what we did that afternoon and the kids oozed about our trip in the bakfiets to which Jason remarked, "I thought you all seemed a little more chipper than usual". We sure were!
It's been a day since we last took out the bike and the kids are already asking why it has been so long! Ha!! Oh the magic of a little bit of fresh air and exercise. :)
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