Pausing for a mommy kudos

Last Saturday was the first night time bike ride in Omaha - The Owl Ride. They started at 11:00p.m. and did a 16 mile loop through the city. It was a fundraiser for the Munroe-Meyer Institute here in town that works with all kinds of disabilities in kids. Parker's feeding specialist is there. I had registered Chris and I to go and ride with Kristin. After a horrible evening with over tired babies who refused to go to sleep, Chris looked at me and told me to go and he would stay home. We didn't feel right leaving them when they were being so crabby. After some anxiety and tears, I got ready and left to meet Kristin on the riverfront.

We had a blast! So fun to see the city that way at night. The riders were all great, the people we passed that were cheering us on were great (most of them had no idea what we were doing but cheered anyway). It was well planned and well marked. I hadn't been on my bike in almost 2 years. I didn't ride at all last year because I was pregnant and scared of falling off the bike. Last winter, Chris bought me a brand new bike as a surprise. It was awesome.

They were hoping to get 200 people since it was their first year. They had about 1,000. It was fantastic and I can't wait to do it again.  Did I mention it was 89 degrees outside when we started and 86 when we finished? Also about 170% humidity.

Thanks mom and Chris for letting this mommy burn off a little energy and staying with the kids on an especially bad night for them. And letting me prove that I still got what it takes to get around on my bike. :)