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Husby went against my wishes last weekend and bought himself a new ride. He LOVES it! It actually is a really cool bike, but still - it makes me nervous. I don't want to be a single mother for the rest of my life if something goes wrong.

I tried to talk him out of it, with the reasoning that we are going to be PARENTS in seven short months, but then I remembered that he has been saving for this long before I became pregnant, so I can't just up and smash his dreams just because we are starting a family. So, being the good little wifey that I am, I put on my happy face and told him to go for it. After all, he couldn't pass up an offer that good. It cost almost exactly what he had saved for a bike.

It's not that I don't trust HIM. He's a very good and cautious driver. It's the OTHER crazies on the road that I don't trust.

But he loves it, and loves to go riding with my brother and dad, so I guess I'm excited about it, too.

In a forced kind of way.

But that doesn't mean I don't freak out and pray constantly when he's out on it.

And he does look really cute on it.





This bike was made in 1983 (it's MY age!), sure doesn't look that old, huh? It's pristine!



Hmmm, maybe I should run out and buy me some leathers and a pink helmet. What'cha think? :)
I am a modern day homemaker with a passion for family, cooking, celebrating, decorating, travel, and memory making! The Lord has blessed me with the desires of my heart in my husband and our two sons. We recently built our dream home and cultivating a loving and happy haven for my family is where I find so much joy.

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  1. AnonymousOctober 30, 2008 at 1:57 AM

    Yeah, that's scary, I put the kabosh on one too, we got a boat instead.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2008 at 5:14 AM

    My hubby used to have a bike and I felt the same way - It wasn't that I didn't trust him, it was all the other crazy people on the road - totally understand you there!

    Just pray when he is out riding - that's what I did for years...

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  3. Sondre LynOctober 30, 2008 at 6:14 AM

    Phil 4:6 Live out your faith girl! :D
    http://sondrelyn.blogspot.com/2008/09/new-bike-is-here.html

    I made the potato soup last night, and man! was it good! Thanks for the recipe!

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  4. TanyaOctober 30, 2008 at 6:29 AM

    I would be a nervous wreck! Still, I'm sure he is giddy about it!

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  5. one of nettie's girlsOctober 30, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    Whit, what is with the young men we love and care about? It's not mid-life crisis! They're all too young. You are like me, however. If it makes him happy it's hard to pout. Boys and their toys. Why can't they just love normal stuff, like dishes and decorating and baking????

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  6. Weeksie50October 30, 2008 at 7:14 AM

    Your Husby is about the 3rd guy this week I know..(or know of) that has bought a motorcycle..

    Boys and their toys..lol.

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  7. UnknownOctober 30, 2008 at 7:15 AM

    I don't think I would be as supportive as you are! :) You're such a good wife!

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  8. keely October 30, 2008 at 7:19 AM

    i HATED it when charles had a bike. i was so thankful when he got rid of it. his perspective changed a lot after noah was born. perhaps darin's will too.

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  9. Ruby Red SlippersOctober 30, 2008 at 7:23 AM

    It is the other crazy drivers...I won't give you a horror story-and I could-but I sarcasticly told my Hub. "Oh sure! Go get one-just up your life insurance policy to over two million-I hope I'll be set for life, because I know it will pay off..."
    (He passed on the bike, we bought a cottage, and a jet ski...)

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  10. Mojito MavenOctober 30, 2008 at 8:11 AM

    WOW. Good for him. You won't ever find me on one of those!

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  11. RachelOctober 30, 2008 at 8:28 AM

    Stay off the bike!!!! Until the baby is born ofcourse :)

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  12. SassOctober 30, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    You and baby could ride in a side car? ;)

    I'm with noble pig, I put my foot down about the motorcycle, and got a boat instead.

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  13. Jen - Balancing Beauty and BedlamOctober 30, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    Too fun....he is truly a manly man!

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  14. AngieOctober 30, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    My husband has wanted a bike for the longest time. Thankfully, we can't afford it so he goes without. I hate those things! They are too scary!

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  15. StephanieOctober 30, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Mr. Newlywed is saving up for one as well...and I am none too thrilled. However, I am sure once he takes the class and has the bike I'll feel better about the whole thing.

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  16. MeganOctober 30, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    I totally understand you being nervous! I would be nervous also!! Boys and their toys....

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  17. Cowgirl in the CityOctober 30, 2008 at 9:13 AM

    Yes you are a brave and loving wife. My husband keeps making noises about motorcycles too... I keep putting my foot down, but I don't know how long that will deter him.

    I'll be praying for you both! :)

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  18. Shell in your PocketOctober 30, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    He looks like he enjoys it! Glad to see he wears a helmet...sandy toes

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  19. The Random WifeOctober 30, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    I agree completely that you couldn't just squash his dream... My hubby wants a bike too, but he wants one of those that goes way too fast. Thankfully he hasn't started saving & I'm hoping it's just a phase! But I do think the pink helmet is a fantastic idea!!!! Come check out my blog if you have some free time! It's new, but promises to be full of laughs!

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  20. Jamie @ Bungalow BeeOctober 30, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    I'm sure "cute" is what he was going for :)

    My husband has a motorcycle, too. We were going to buy a helmet and jacket, etc. for me but I told him that we should wait a few months. I'm glad we did!

    Think of it this way: When you get those cravings at night, he'll be more apt to accomodate those cravings if he has a sweet ride on which to get whatever your heart desires.

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  21. Jennifer OwensOctober 30, 2008 at 9:55 AM

    Motorcycles kind of scare me too!!

    But you would look really cute with a pink helmet!

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  22. Expat No. 3699October 30, 2008 at 9:57 AM

    My husband has wanted to get one for awhile, we just can't afford it. I don't know how you two do it with Husby in Medical School.

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  23. AnonymousOctober 30, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    Do they make maternity leathers???

    My hubby has been riding since he was 16. Now, his only mode of transportation is a motorcycle. My only request (other than the daily "be careful out there") is that he ALWAYS wear a helmet.

    And I pray a whole bunch too. :)

    Husby will be fine. And the gas mileage is awesome. Have fun!

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  24. Inspired KaraOctober 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    Caleb wants a bike again so bad and I hate the idea!!!

    It's scary!

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  25. MeganOctober 30, 2008 at 10:21 AM

    I am definitely not a fan of bikes. I am sure he will be fine though. Kudos for you being such a great wife and letting him buy it! You definitely need the pink helmet!

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  26. Pleasant LivingOctober 30, 2008 at 10:59 AM

    Boys and their toys! Brian is trying to convince me that he needs to get the new Camaro when it comes out this summer. I'm a LONG way from sold, but I'm sure he'll have some high-dollar toy before summer's done!

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  27. MicheleOctober 30, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    Nice bike...they are a blast to ride. I had one a loooonnnggg time ago..lol!

    Pink helmet? Good luck ~ we tried to find one when we bought our four wheelers...they're very expensive!!!

    Hugz,
    Michele

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  28. d.a.r.October 30, 2008 at 11:10 AM

    I am the same way, it's not that I don't trust my husband (though, let's admit, I am a better driver haha) it's those other insane people out there!! I have threatened his life if he gets a bike, thankfully he just wants a big TV :)

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  29. melissa ellen parkerOctober 30, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    I don't trust the other drivers either! You should put your foot down and tell him he can only ride it in rural areas. NO HIGHWAY!

    I think you should get a pink helmet - but wait until after baby so the baby doesn't come out loving to ride. Then you'll have a whole other issue trying to convince Baby not to buy a bike someday!

    You're a better woman than I!

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  31. LindseyOctober 30, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    My husband talks about wanting one. And he's in the process of getting his pilot's license so I worry all the time about his safety from the other crazies!

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  32. LoOctober 30, 2008 at 12:56 PM

    well well well, looks like all of our husbands want motorcycles, huh? :) well, thank goodness my husband agrees with me that while they're super cool, and entertaining... they're only useful for about 2 months where i live. (illinois) we'd rather get a boat instead, that we BOTH can enjoy. in safety. with life jackets.


    ...but that doesn't mean that 2 years from now, if we're more financially comfortable... he won't stop himself from getting one.

    what can i say? it IS kind of sexy... ;)

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  33. KimOctober 30, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Every guy wants a bike and every woman worries about him on it. Try to concentrate on how happy it makes him -- and pray -- a lot!

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  34. ShannonOctober 30, 2008 at 3:03 PM

    My husband went through this phase once. He saved and saved, bought a bike, kept it for a year (barely rode it) and then sold it to get lasik eye surgery. :) I think it is just some guy's dream to have a bike.

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  35. KellyOctober 30, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    wow, a bike! don't let Allison see this! Zack's been wanting one, but she says no for the same reasons you did! I don't think Andy will really want one, so that's good! and yes, the pink helmet would be adorable!

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  36. Grand PoobaOctober 30, 2008 at 5:35 PM

    We have a bike too, well it's really my husband's but I ride on the back. And I'm like you, I forcefully love it :)

    Now your husby needs to get you a sissy bar for the back so you can ride with! It's a lot safer with the sissy bar (and more comfy :)

    We love going on rides, on time we went on a 5 hour ride! My tush was killin me! But it was fun and yes, you definately need a pink helmet!!

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  37. AJOctober 30, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    Well, a man on a motorcycle is sexy! Just make sure he always has that helmet on. I won't tell you my horror story.
    I can see you on the back with a pink helmet and the baby in a sidecar;)

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  38. AnonymousOctober 30, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    I'm pretty sure our docs would discourage us from riding on motorcycles, sky diving, bungee jumping, or playing any contact sports for the next 6-7 months.
    Buuutttttt you should definitely get an adorable pink helmet for after the baby!

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  39. Mommy MacOctober 30, 2008 at 10:31 PM

    So crazy...when we were pregnant with our first son, my husband did the same thing! He loved his bike, but has since sold it and moved on to other obsessions! Love your blog! I have your dream job...and just a heads up...you are going to love it!!! My 2 boys are 20 months apart and keep my busy! Congrats on your little bun in the oven!!

    Meghan Cobble :-)

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  40. carrhopOctober 30, 2008 at 10:43 PM

    You're going to look fab on it! Yes to the pink maternity leathers!
    Blessings!

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  41. Belle (from Life of a...)November 1, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    AH...boys and their toys! You might enjoy hopping on the the back...just be careful!

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  42. AnonymousNovember 2, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    Get your husby LEATHERS for a pre-christmas gift. Our friend/employee hit a deer a couple weeks ago and had it not been he was totally faithful in wearing full leathers (he only has a 4 mi ride to work) it would have been soooo much worse. there were skid marks of leather on the road!
    Not that you wanted to hear that I'm sure. But leather does its job!

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