This evening Mr. Stannix was going to be late coming home from work. After Joseph woke up from a late afternoon cat nap at 4:00pm, I knew it would be a late night. I ignored the clock and we ate dinner when we were hungry and enjoyed some time in the sun. We went for a big bike ride down to the trail, just me and the littles. I pushed Joseph on his tricycle while the other two rode their big bikes. This was the first time we went more than just around the block. Crossing roads with two newby bikers isn't my most favorite thing in the world and I still get nervous watching them on hills. Just before the trail there is a long downhill slope. Camilla made it fine, but Hyrum was picking up speed like a crazy, and I knew he wasn't going to stop. The look on his face was a mix between fear and excitement. Luckily I turned around just in time to slap the brake on the tricycle and run to his rescue. He was going so fast he almost knocked me over, and all he could manage to say was, "Phew!" It made me laugh. We stopped and played with a few caterpillars along the way and met a few puppies. We took our time and enjoyed the ride. Their little legs worked hard as they peddled uphill most of the way back from the trail. "I have muscles 'cause I eat my vegetables," I heard one of them say.
When we got home, they hung up their helmets on their handlebars and we went in to make ice cream cones. It was a welcomed treat! I love that these three have such different personalities, but get along so well. We love our backyard and they have enjoyed their new chairs today!
Joseph is our most accident prone child right now and I will be surprised if he makes it to two without stitches or a broken bone. I watch him like a hawk, but it still isn't enough sometimes! He is all boy! I sure do love him though!
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