Mason's best friend is his dad. He loves to spend time with him and can't wait for him to come home from work each day. You can imagine his loneliness a couple of weeks ago when Stephen left town for an entire week for some training in Washington D.C. By the time Thrusday came around Mason was itching for somebody to hang out on his bike with. He said slyly to me, "Mom, I haven't ever been on a mt. bike ride with you around our house since you got your new bike, how about we go on a ride tomorrow after school?" I looked out the window before I committed and took note of the wind. I replied with, "As long as it's not windy outside, I would love to." Mason kept his eye on the weather and when he arrived home Friday after school he was a bit down. When I asked him what the matter was, he remarked how we probably wouldn't be able to go on our bike ride because it was too windy. I couldn't resist him and despite the wind, told him to load up the truck and we would head out. He was soo happy! I was so happy to see his happiness. I text Stephen and jokingly said, "I'm going for mom of the year." I really don't enjoy biking in the wind – especially with dirt blowing.
We ended up taking along one of Mason's friends and had a memorable time. I love being one of Mason's biggest fans, even though I get very nervous and anxious about him getting hurt on the jumps. He is very talented and has worked hard to develop his biking skills. I think he is turning into a wonderful young man. I am flattered that my 13 year old boy would want to spend Friday afternoon with his old mama! This date will be one of my favorite memories from getting to be Mason's mom.