Proud Papa

Two nights ago, on a whim, I asked the kids if they were interested in going back to BMX. The one son that had done it previously said sure. My other boy who was too afraid to ride the track asked if he could go too. I said of course, thinking that he just wanted to go and watch. He surprised me by saying that he wanted to "show them how it was done". We went there last night and on the starting hill (the one they ride down to build speed), he was slightly intimidated, but went down slowly just the same. When he got to the finish, he was all smiles. "Can I do it again?", was the question of the night. Without exaggeration, he rode it at least 12 times. My other son who had rode previously this year, gave up after 4 laps, wanting to run and play with his friends there instead.  I couldn't believe how well he did and how many times he rode. Of course it didn't hurt that on his second lap, the CUTEST little 8 year old girl met up with him and rode with him the entire time, talking to him and helping him. She was adorable, and followed him around all night. That's my boy!!! I think we will definitely be back next week. I may be grooming a new world champion, but it may be too soon to know for sure.

We leave for camping tomorrow. We are all excited. We'll pack the trailer and car tonight and leave about 1:00pm tomorrow. hopefully the weather will be good.