It’s been a looooong time since I’ve posted here, and kind of a crazy 3.5 years it’s been. There’s good news, bad news, and everything in between, so here are some highlights:
First, the really awesome: we had a 2nd kiddo! She’s a bit over 2 now, loves biking, dancing, singing, playing, and gymnastics. She’s talking up a storm and has the best smile.
Second, the plain ol’ awesome: We’ve upgraded our bikes. The Mundo is still in the garage, but I’m getting ready to say goodbye and find it a new home. Instead, we ride either a Packster 80 or a GSD S10. They are both amazing bikes, and huge upgrades from the Mundo. I miss that orange bike, but it’s nice to have the easier ride of the Bosch e-assist and the ability to trade back and forth with my wife. That wasn’t an option with the Mundo because it’s just too big and heavy for her to feel safe riding it.
Third, we’re moving. The opportunity arose to spend a year out of Seattle, so we’re headed to a small town up in the mountains. We’re both going to be largely self-employed, both girls get to be in an amazing Montessori school, and we’ll be minutes from skiing, hiking, swimming, fishing, climbing, and, of course, biking. I get to try some real mountain biking for the first time, and ride gravel to my heart’s content! This is a test run, and we may stay if we like it enough.
And, this serves as a natural segue to the not so awesome. I am disappointed. Incredibly disappointed. You know that last post I made? The one with protestors chanting, “We won’t wait!” Well, we’re still waiting. Project after project has been canceled. Funds have been redirected. The mayor has caved to terrorists who send death threats to city officials and nothing has been done to improve intersections where people have been killed. Basically, cars have been prioritized over human life to a ridiculous extent, all while our mayor claims she is a “climate leader” on the forefront of reducing global warming. Way to go Mayor Jenny doing nothing to reduce driving.
In all, the good outweighs the bad in my personal life. I’m excited for the move and for the chance to be on the forefront of family biking elsewhere in the state. I wish Seattle the best, but there’s a lot I won’t miss here.