
Originally Posted by
limewave
I have friends that have taken their kids to Europe as a high school graduation gift . . . that's something to think about. I would like to do something like that for my kids.
Don't sweat it if that also turns out not to be in the cards. I think a lot of Europe would be wasted on, or underappreciated by, kids that age.
IMO, the experiences you're providing them on their bikes is pretty darn cool. Lucky kids; I wish I'd learned to mountain bike as a child. I'm sorry your DH missed DS's big day on the bike though.
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