Thing Two, two-wheeler
by HML
Wednesday was a sunny spring day, perfect for bringing Thing Two’s tricycle out of the basement for a ride around the block. However, as Thing Two’s knees collided with the handlebars, it became apparent that over the winter he had outgrown his tricycle. An online search turned up a suitable-looking bicycle at REI, and the Gimlet’s member dividend sweetened the deal. (All those Scoutmaster shopping trips pay off.)
When the chosen bike was too small, and the correct size was only available in one color (which was not the same color as the original choice, of course), Thing Two was ready to give up on bicycles entirely. Luckily he was quickly appeased by the opportunity to choose that all-important accessory, the bell, and when he saw that his helmet would have a “pirate monkey” on it (his description), the bicycle began to look pretty attractive, too.
Thing Two rode his bicycle out of the store and to the car, proudly showed it off to his grandparents, and has been asking to go out for rides around the neighborhood ever since. It looks like it’s going to be a spring and summer of bicycle rides.
April 18th, 2010 03:30
Cute set of wheels…and whata grin !!