Total Fail

A couple months ago we purchased a bike trailer off Craigslist.  We've been so excited about it because we felt like it would be such a good family activity for this summer.  So far the best way I can describe Nate's reaction to the bike trailer is he absolutely detests it.  This is probably our biggest fail as parents so far where we had high hopes of how something would be and it's been the exact opposite.

We've taken Nate out in the bike trailer 2 times.  The first time James took him on his own and it was tricky trying to figure out how to attach the trailer to his bike, get Nate situated, etc.  Plus Nate had never worn a helmet or been in a contraption like a bike trailer.  He basically cried the entire ride.  So we chalked it up to the fact that Nate was uncomfortable, he was trying to get used to it, it may have been hard with James being by himself, etc....

So we went into round 2 with high hopes.  This time Megs was along and we brought a pillow for Nate to sit on hoping that would make him more comfortable in his bike trailer seat.  Again he basically cried the entire ride.  Poor guy!  And poor parents.  Just all around not a great experience.  We're not giving up hope yet though!  The bike trailer will remain in the garage for now and we'll try again when Nate is a little bigger and older.  For now we'll just stick with hiking and walks in the stroller.

Despite the meltdown he just looks so cute!