Along Tamaki Drive.

While the husband rested at home, the children and I went for a little trip along the waterfront, the bigs on rollerblades and the littlies on their bikes. A few rules and a buddy system made for a smooth journey, but I remember imploring the boys' guardian angels to keep an eye on them at a couple of points! 

Sisters. 

At a few points, our big girl raised her hands and exclaimed, "Look, no hands!" The little lady just had to copy her sister in lifting her hands in the air too! You do need your hands, dear girl! 

The little lady would get distracted by the littlest things, motorbikes, cars, pigeons... you can tell when her handlebars start turning off course, and I look up to find her looking back over her shoulder. 🤦‍♀️ Her flitting attention reminds me of our neighbours' four month old puppy! These babies and their similarities. 

Our little man did really well over the 2km ride. He showed excellent control of the bike even when he had to navigate around other pedestrians while remembering to stay behind his brother at all times. 

Needless to say, they were well and truly knackered from the trip. 

Big girl: I think I've almost used up all my energy. 

A stop by the ice cream parlour was a sweet treat to round off the afternoon, and they savoured their cones on the drive home. 

Big Boy on the rocks.

New Zealand, you're a beautiful country.