Yesterday we went into town to take part in/support the "one mile challenge." See http://www.onemilechallenge.org/ for more information. It felt a little silly signing the pledge - which we did - knowing that other than occasional potlucks at Hidden Meadow Farm about a mile from us, there isn't a whole lot within that distance that we would even consider driving too. But there are in town times too where I can be encouraged to go by foot - like me making a mad dash (on my feet) to get to the bank before closing the other evening from my office about a mile from the bank. I'm also living with the idea of trying to ride bike to work... I'll need some more encouragement on that one and some confidence building bike riding time off road or close to home. And that time may come soon as KALI LEARNED TO RIDE HER BIKE!
It was actually quite amazing for Jason and I to watch. It seems she is at the age where a whole bunch of things are starting to click - like that letting Mommy's kisses soak in rather than be rubbed off is kind of nice and that reading opens up a whole world of possibilities and that good balance can be achieved rather quickly using a certain "German method" of learning to ride your bike. Those lessons included a rather novel idea - take the pedals off! They raised the seat of Kali's bike and took the pedals off. She practiced walking and then taking her feet off the ground and practicing her balance. When she was ready they put the pedals back on and she was off. She pretty much stuck with it for about 2 hours of riding the Farmer's Market pavilion downtown and by the time we left she was more or less a pro riding back and forth without stopping.
I'm wondering if this big splurge of growing up stuff is part of my general sappiness this evening! It's not a bad sappy feeling, but just kind of a full and overflowing with emotions feeling. Could be partly due to a day with wonderful friends, a hike to the lake and making dinner over the fire.
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