Last winter, an actual item on his Christmas list was: one IOU for a bike ride next summer.
That was redeemed in full a couple of weeks ago. But he still hasn't given up.
Joe: I found a bike I think might be good for you.
Katie: Oh, really?
Joe: Yeah, it's, um, well, kinda like a, um, tricycle.
(long pause)
Katie: Oh, you're serious? (laughs) What?
Joe: Well, yeah. It would be comfy.
Katie: OK... (still laughing)
Joe: And you would feel stable because it has three wheels. And it has baskets on the sides...
(Now I'm laughing hysterically, picturing myself in a blue and white checkered dress, red shoes, singing "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" while pedaling my tricked-out tricycle down a country lane. This is all in black and white, of course.)
Joe was (and still is) utterly bewildered as to why I find the recommendation of a tricycle so funny.
It's nice to have proof of what I've thought all along: I am the world's biggest dork. I am not doubting my husband at all in this; I'm sure it really is a comfy bike that holds the best chance for me to like biking.
It's just a pathetic mental image of Joe on his mountain bike, hauling Madeline in a trailer and me, lagging behind, on my over-sized tricycle.
And if I ever own this tricycle, you can bet sweet money I'll add some tassels to complete the look.
UPDATE: Joe showed me a picture so I can see how "it's not that funny." It has a "Nantucket-ish" look to it. But it also looks like a tricycle.
8 comments:
I'm not big on the biking, either. I SO want to like it, but it hurts my neck and my back, and eventually, my derriere. But I'm going to suck it up and go one of these days. I really am.
This just about had me rolling on the floor! The thought of a grown person riding a tricycle just tickles me.
About the 100 Pushup Challenge- I started it with hubs, then I wimped out. I highly encourage you to give it a try, though. Or, you could do what I do and watch with a smile while your husband does it!
Oh, Katie. You make me laugh. You can borrow Poncho. He can be your Toto. By the way, I've never heard of a bike being described as "comfy." Is it like a rolling Laz-E-Boy?
I actually know a person who has one of those adult tricycles. I'll be honest, I still laugh every time I see him. But he doesn't seem to mind really. I would definitely pay good money to see you one one though. You could also get one of those cool recumbent bikes. It basically looks like your sitting in a chair while your riding around. I'm not sure how people don't tip over when riding though. But I guess at least they are close to the ground.
Oh my goodness. I am totally cracking up over here. Please, Katie, please, don't ride that thing.
YES, RIDE THE "THING"! THAT BIKE IS AWESOME
Okay that actually doesn't look that bad! A little like a trike, but still cool. :)
You are absolutely hilarious...just thought you should know.
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