Gabby and her trike

A wonderful thing happened this summer - Gabby was given a tricycle from Tera's mother-in-law, Susan. Every morning she asks right after breakfast if she can go outside and ride her trike. She has gotten a lot better at knowing where her wheels are and, thankfully, hasn't been running over our toes quite as much. The greatest thing about this trike is that there is a little step on the back that is just perfect for Corban to ride on. Since we have never invested in a double stroller it makes it nice when we want to go on walks. Gabby rides her trike, Corban rides patiently on the back and I can push Quincy in the stroller. Gabby has been the best motivator for me and has really helped me to get out and move after having our last little family addition. I think I have been getting more exercise with these three kids than I have my whole life. Most days begin now with a walk, at least around the block, in the morning and sometimes another walk with Bump when he gets home from work. I normally don't mind winter, but I have to honestly say that I am not looking forward to giving up these fun walks with the kids. I guess I will just have to be motivated enough to bundle them all up and just make every body walk themselves. It just doesn't seem as exciting as "going on a trike ride."