That’s right– I haven’t posted any pictures of me and my new bicycle yet. But here’s something better: Kid Carbon Trace on her new bicycle– a hot pink Hello Kitty cruiser by Nirve.
She saw this in the bike shop window during the Taste of Springfield festival on Saturday. They were just closing up for the day, but one of the fellows there was nice enough to let her take a quick test ride. It was love at first sight.
This is the first bicycle she’s ever been excited about. I put her off over the weekend saying that I didn’t have the money right now and blah blah blah– all the usual excuses. Ah, but all the while the plot thickened. I bought it at lunch time today and arranged to have one of the bike shop crew ride it to her school. I knew after school today she’d begin working me. I’d be able to claim–entirely accurately–that “there’s just no way we can go downtown to get that bike.”
Man, I got the Dad thing down 
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I’ve no idea what it is about that bike that just puts a huge grin on my face. Or maybe it’s the story that goes with it – you definitely get top marks for your skulduggery!
Posted 06 Oct 2008 at 5:19 pm ¶Karl… Thanks. I had lots of fun today getting ready for the big surprise.
Posted 06 Oct 2008 at 5:45 pm ¶Sweet present. Good for you. Lucky kid.
I haven’t gotten into the beach cruiser mindset yet but am considering it.
Posted 06 Oct 2008 at 10:26 pm ¶Good, good dad :-p.
Cruisers have been getting a foot between the door over here. One example: my very much grown up friend Kim. Giddy as a kid.
Posted 07 Oct 2008 at 9:38 am ¶Thanks for the the good wishes re: my Daditude
Posted 07 Oct 2008 at 10:36 am ¶The “Dad Thing” is always fun, but throw in a bicycle and the fun grows exponentially. Just think of the memories she have to pass along.
Posted 07 Oct 2008 at 2:17 pm ¶adorable! it suits her well, very good dad!
Posted 10 Oct 2008 at 11:57 am ¶