I headed out with Emily and James for a very short bike ride on some local bike paths on Sunday afternoon and I noticed a few things along the way.
I noticed that I wasn’t too concerned when we got to the roads that we needed to cross. I also noticed that the big hill we used to ride down wasn’t so big any more and I wasn’t worried that the kids would rocket down there and lose control. When we rode along the path that is right next to a busy road I wasn’t too worried that they’d slip into the path of an oncoming car.
The whole ride was so very enjoyable. It’s obviously happened over a period of time but I find that our rides together are a lot more about just riding together rather than me instructing them on how to ride and having to worry about everything that ‘might’ happen. My kids are growing up.
I know that there are challenges and concerns at every stage of parenting but it’s rather wonderful to see them taking on board the lessons of the past and seeing them become the people they were created to be. It’s often in the little things that we see the bigger picture unfolding.
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That’s a fantastic phase. We just said the other day little man will now become to big for the trail along buggy and to small to ride independant so there might be a year or two where we’ll have to make a new plan.
I know exactly what you mean Rodney. My girls (9 & 11) and I have been for a few rides lately and I noticed the same thing. As they get older and more confident and/or skilled, it is easier for me to relax and enjoy the ride. I am really looking forward to the rides we will have in the future as it is such a fun and healthy thing to do as a family.