I can’t believe that spring is here. Tuesday is officially the first day of spring, but I’m pretty sure that it snuck in unannounced last week when we were still looking for snow. The cute little ground flowers have sprung up in the backyard, the forsythia is starting to bloom, and my allergies arrived today. It’s springtime alright!
We live close enough to a little park that a bike ride gets us there in a few minutes. It’s your typical park–lots of space to run and play, some courts and pavilions, and the most wonderful little creek running through it. It’s still too cold to play in just yet, but in the hot summer months that little creek will be just what the doctor ordered.
There was a day when I would have thought all the fun would be reserved for in the park. But I’m learning that there doesn’t have to be an OFF position on the fun switch! Especially when there are goofy kids involved.
We pulled out the bikes, pumped up the tires, and headed for the park. We played basketball for about an hour tonight before supper, me and my 3 Chinese children. It was a fun way to end the day. And let me tell you–you haven’t played basketball until you’ve played knockout with my kids! On the way home Isaac had to show me how he can ride a bike without using his hands. My first thought was, “That kid’s gonna wreck himself.” My next thought had something to do with him being a bit of a show off. Then it hit me.
He’s never had a dad to show off for.
I will be that dad every dang day. After I cheered for him I followed his example, and the 2 of us led the way home…with no hands.
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