V-Day BK [before kids]

Valentine's Day circa 1996...

Chris checked tires, chains, brakes and ensured we had extra tubes and the proper allen wrenches for our bikes. I made sure we had snacks.

We'd head to the desert, ride for a while and stop for lunch. Pop-Tarts and water under a tree.

I frequently crashed—usually pedaling uphill—and Chris always sacrificed his water to clean my scratches.  Sometimes I cried...pain, frustration, fatigue, or simply a bruised ego. Chris was never sharp with me. You almost had it. Take as long as you need—we have plenty of time.

We don't have those bikes, that truck, or live near the tree. And my leg sports a wrinkled knee, a few scars, and evidence of Pop-Tart consumption [as all of our legs should].

But we still have each other this Valentine's Day. Plus three handsome reminders of what intoxication on Pop-Tarts and water—plus playing a little doctor—can produce.

Happy V-Day.

Comments

[christy]

So amazingly sweet. Happy Valentine's Day you supermodel you!

[Rebecca]

Cute, cute, cute! Hope you have a fantastic love day with your beautiful boys and great big guy. :)

[Kate Coveny Hood]

Oh - what great memories! Happy valentines day!

[pam]

So sweet. :)

[Ladyfi.wordpress.com]

Oh, those wonderful memories! Thanks for making me smile.

[Jannie Funster]

Would that my legs could ever look that good with 10 times as many scratches on them!!

Yes, very sweet. I remember the Jimmy and Jannie pre-K days. So different then. We used to do a lot of antiquing on the weekends. Now, we're the antiques. :)

xoxo

[tinsenpup]

Oh how wonderful to have that kind of history with someone.

[Connie @ Young and Relentless]

I love pop tarts!

[Chris]

That photo was from 15 years ago, Jannie. You're beautiful! And I think you and Jimmie are far from antiques, although Chris and I feel the same way many days. Hope you had a wonderful day. xoxo

[Captain Dumbass]

Aw. That was cute. I used to crash a lot too. Like a lot, a lot. Horrendous horrible crashes. Those were good times.

[debbie]

What a sweet post! Proving that life changes and that isn't always a bad thing!