Ready to Roll

My leg survived King's Island yesterday. Even though I chased a two year old around, I tried not to run and we mostly ended up standing around in line, and then at the last minute having to leave just as we were about to get on the ride. My son missed his older brother, who was riding all the big kid rides. So we had ice cream instead, and rode the Go Diego Go ride 4 times (it was the only ride he'd do all by himself).

Today we recovered, took our dog back to the vet again (she is now wearing the largest lampshade the vet has), and caught up on some things. I have a new wedding ring. And I have a bike!

I felt dorky walking into the bike store. After about 10 minutes of meandering around and waiting at the counter, the salesperson finished up with his customer and asked if he could help me. "Yep," I said. "I want to buy a bike." Well, duh. I was in a bike store. Anyway, I explained what I wanted and he was very helpful. I even got to try out the bike inside the store. To make myself seem less dorky, I explained that I was a runner, but I was recovering from an injury so I was trying bike riding. My husband laughed at me and reminded me of the disdain bike riders seem to have for runners on the bike trail. It's like me reminding my doctors that I'm an attorney.

I had some great advice from friends but ended up getting a low cost commuter bike (it was even on sale!). I figured I'll try it out and if I really get into it I can trade up. I have a new helmet and bike lock too.

When I got home I tried it out. And immediately proceeded to do something very wrong with the gears. I think I had a 3 speed bike when I was a kid. I had no idea what I was doing. There were some teeth-clenching sounds and some crazy pedaling and I hurried home and whined to my husband that I already broke my bike. I felt even MORE like a dork.

My husband took the bike out for a spin and checked it out. If I did do something to it, it's all better now. Now if I can just get out on the road without doing something else stupid, I'll be ready to roll!

We are now trying to decide whether to go to Zoombezi Bay, the new water park, tomorrow. My husband is undecided. I think he's still recovering from the rollercoasters and water slides at Kings Island. If Diego will let me, I'll take Boots' place and hang with Dora on the slides....