i like my bike.

This weekend, Ben, Molly, and I ventured to Eau Claire, WI for my grandmother's 90th birthday party. Knowing this meant Ben was missing riding his bike this weekend and was sitting in a car for 11 hours r/t for my family gathering, I made efforts to include our favorite things in the weekend. Sure, it was a long time in the car. But we also made a stop to see a train tunnel, had a nice hike in the woods, rode the Lowes Creek trails, and ate at Culver's. What's not to love?

Riding is frustrating though. Two reasons-- first, my lungs are smooshed and can't keep up with my legs. Hills? Yeah.... not so much. Second, my front/back balance is all screwy from this bowling ball, so I don't trust myself to stand and climb much and I sort of wimp out at some technical stuff. But I guess it's all to be expected. Don't take this as complaining, it just is what it is. I'm super thankful that this whole pregnancy thing has been easy enough that I can still ride trail at nearly-full-term, and I'm SO happy to have had that time in Lowes Creek- I love those trails!

So, we're at the "any day now" point. Sure, it's supposed to be about 3 more weeks, but statistically, we're inside the window. Hoping for sooner rather than later. Tonight Ben's going to finish up the baby room and I'm going to sew our ring sling. Things are pretty much ready.