A Simple Bike Ride

I have learned a lot of things since becoming a parent, like Band-Aids have magical healing powers far beyond science's comprehension. But the biggest lesson I have learned is that nothing is very straight forward or simple with children, especially mine.

With the horrific heat finally easing a bit, the kids and I were actually able to go out yesterday and enjoy some outdoor time. Since we have been cooped up in the house due to the 100 degree plus days I thought we needed a bit of exercise and suggested a bike ride. They were all for it so off we went. But my simple bike ride became an extreme adventure. We first had to pick up Dad (aka Greyson) at work. Once he finished on the phone we were able to get on our bikes and start moving. I was then informed that we were off to a hockey game. We rode maybe 1/10 mile when we had to stop since we made it to the game. But wait!! Apparently we drove to the basketball game instead of the hockey game. Back on the bikes for another 20 feet when we came to Dad's work. He then informed us that he had a meeting and would be late for the game and we should leave without him. So Mom (aka Quinn) and I rode another 50 feet when we hit the game and had to patiently wait for Dad to finish his meeting. Once he did we had to sit and watch the game....and on and on and on.

An hour into our 'bike ride' we had managed to make it, oh about 1/4 mile. Hardly the aerobic workout I was hoping for but hey at least I got to watch the Predators win.