Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Adventures with Dad

Last weekend was supposed to be a relaxing non-eventful weekend until I decided to take a bike ride with the kids from Livermore to Pleasanton (Trina went shopping)! That ride is right around 6 miles (3 each way). At first Reggie was hesitant as we made it very clear that it was a long way, but the word adventure was brought up along having a happy meal at McDonald’s and he was in. Ainsley didn’t know what was going on and before she knew it she was on the back seat of my bike we were peddling West. We decided to hit the BMX bike track in Pleasanton prior to going to McDonald’s, since it was on the way. When they got there the track looked dry, even though it had rained all week, so we took off into the wooptie doo’s. Before we knew it we were stuck in sinking clay mud that was swallowing us by the minute. There was a lot of laughing as both Reggie and I were trying to get out of the track by pushing the bikes out on foot. Problem was that the tires of the bikes were picking up large clumps of the mud/clay along with our feet which was making it almost impossible for the bikes to move and for us to get our footing. Finally, we escaped and then it was time to clean off our shoes and tires. But there wasn’t a hose or any water, only mud puddles… We hit McDonalds, tracking mud all over.. While at McDonalds a little girl decided to start eating the cheese off of Ainsley’s cheese burger and then proceeded to stick her finger right through the middle of the burger while we went back to exchange our toys at the counter. Needless to say, I returned the cheeseburger for a new one. As we were eating we noticed a thick rain cloud heading our way, so we hopped on the bikes and made the long 3 mile journey home. We got about 1 mile into the ride and the rain started to fall and then it fell harder and then harder until Reggie was riding his bike with one eye closed hitting every mud puddle in sight. All he could say is, “Daddy I love getting soaked and driving through mud puddles.” His sweatshirt and pants we’re drenched and he could care less… Ainsley on the other hand wanted nothing to do with it and said she never wanted to do that again. Once we arrived home there wasn’t a dry piece of clothing on their body. Then it was time to wash the bikes, along with our shoes and change into some dry clothes. When asked if it was adventure, Reggie replied, “Oh yeah mommy it was awesome.”
Sorry, for all of you that like pictures...Ryan didn't bring the camera or take a picture when they got back.

2 comments:

Rex's said...

OH my gosh Ryan this story is absolutely hilarious!! We couldnt stop laughing the whole time we read it. What fun memories and adventures!! :o)

Monique said...

I love Daddy adventures! Thanks for sharing.

Matt and Monique