Tour De Django!

For about 6 months now Django has had a green piggy bank. I am not really into the idea of teaching him about money right now but it's really cute that every time he finds change on the floor, or in my bag or whatever he states "peeeeg" which is how he says pig and takes the change to put in the pig. Every time my parents give him money we stick it in there... Not knowing what to do with it.

Recently he has been obsessing over bikes, probably because I am all about my bike, and Dook is buying a new bike. Going for rides getting pulled on the bike is no longer enough for him, he wants his own! Trikes are too small for him still, as are bikes with training wheels but, the other day while in Contender I found the PERFECT bike for him!!!



So, this is the Stryder "running" bike. The seat goes down low enough that he can touch the ground... there are no pedals so it's basically a scooter that has a seat. Supposedly they learn to ride a bike by pushing off and learning to balance before they get wheels so they never need training wheels!!! They got a green one in at Contender and today we counted all of his "peeeg" money and guess what! There is EXACTLY enough to buy it!!! Seriously, how exciting is that? My kids first bike!!!

When something like this happens it seriously humbles me! I sit here and think about this past couple of years (almost) with him and think about what I have given up in my life to have him...

I can say with 100% certainty that I would not trade all the touring, making records, firefly encounters, not being broke, not getting dirty looks, people not talking shit on me, and hanging out with friends for a second of my time with him...

This past 20 months I have gotten to experience my body going through something incredible, an unstoppable bond, first steps, kisses, hugs, dances, songs, books, stumbles, games, swimming, learning, sign language,, tickles, barrels of laughter, and so much more... Django is the best thing that has ever happened in my life! And now... he gets to buy his first bike and I get to be there as he learns how to ride it...

Life is amazing with its twists and turns!!!

Update...

Django broke my little digital camera so I haven't updated in a while... with out photos to add it just doesn't seem that much fun...

I have my second triathlon tomorrow. I rented a sleeveless wetsuit, hopefully that will help with the feeling confined factor. I hope my swim time is better on this race... at least the water won't be disgusting!!!

The bakery is ten thousand degrees today... I told some lady I wouldn't bake a cake for her (for the first time EVER) and that she had to just come in and get cupcakes instead because I refuse to turn the oven back on.

Vegan Essentials sold through the first order of dillos!!! I hope they keep selling because that will mean I can relocate the bakery out of state and just do mail order (when I get a few more accounts)...

Django knows SOOOO many words now and has been asking to use the potty, pretty awesome!!! I told my next door neighbor this (who has 2 two year olds) and she looked really irritated... I'm sure it's because he wears cloth diapers and hates the feel of going in them.

I'm in love with my bike... it rules so much!!!

I need to go see fireflies before I cry!