After a lovely day at the beach in the 30 degree weather, it was time to head home. The Mother of My Children had all the gear in her two-wheeler Christiania Bike and I had the kids on the Bullitt.
It was a long, lovely day and both of the kids faded quickly once onto the bike, lulled to sleep by the gorgeous movements of the bicycle.
Usually Felix stays awake and can hold Lulu up with his arm around her, but this time he snoozed. Lulu ended up in a rather funny - and uncomfortable - position. We stopped and I rearranged them.
I used the inflatable kickboard as a pillow and Lulu was happy to lean up against it. Felix could then use a pile of towels as a pillow.
Lulu couldn't get back to sleep (good thing, otherwise she'll be up all evening... :-) ) and this shot is one that warms my heart. Cycling home through Copenhagen in the evening light, staring down at my girl - her staring up at me. The beauty of the togetherness that the bicycle gives us all.
10 thinking out louds:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10648330
An article/report that will interest you I guess.
I really enjoy looking at your blog. I often refer to it on mine. I adore Copenhagen and European style bikes. I just bought an old Hermes in Sweden. Do you know anything about these bikes? If so please drop me a line or comment.
Cheers!
My son rarely falls asleep in the bike these days, but that picture of Lulu reminded me of the many times he has - so cute! - family time on the bike is so beautiful!
Like.
Here's a link to a translated Swedish page on the topic of Hermes bikes.
Lovely to see your little snugglebunnies - but I can't help remembering my neighbor's story. We live on a very steep hill here in Seattle, which does not keep us from riding bikes. One day my neighbor was heading down the hill with his littlest in the bike trailer and the oldest proudly riding his own bike. Neighbor realized the big kid had lost control of the bike and was about to plummet down the hill...he grabbed the big kid, put on the brakes - and the bike trailer flew over his head with the little kid strapped in. Well I'd say in that situation it was a good thing the little kid was strapped in and the kids had helmets. It doesn't look like there are any huge hills near your beach.
Kids are the greatest joy of life!
My 21mo daughter cannot resist the Bullitt when she is tired
This is my plan of a bike family as well! :)
The Bullitt is still way out of my reach, but I will get there one day ;)
I think my youngest is entering his last year as a regular rider on my bicycle with me. I am going to miss it.
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