The Green Machine

It's funny what things we remember from our childhood- friends, teachers, smells, sounds, etc. One of my most vivid memories is of riding my absolute most favorite toy- my Mean Green Machine (I added the mean part). Some of you may also share memories of this phenomonally awesome Big Wheel creation. Even though this was a rough and tumble (literally) kind of toy, there wasn't a girl on my street who didn't line up to ride it. As a six year old girl, I had no concept of the need to wear a helmet as I flew downhill in speeds unheard of only to pull that clutch at the last minute that sent me into a tailspin like no other. So as I perused the online catalog for ToysRUs looking for the perfect present for Blake's 5th birthday, I knew I had struck gold when I saw the new and improved Green Machine. With a few modifications to bring this wonder toy into the 21st century including an increased weight limit of 180 pounds, dare I say this thing kicks butt! And the best part is- MOMMY CAN TOTALLY RIDE!!!! Needless to say, when Blake saw his Green Machine waiting for him on the sidewalk, his grin was a mile wide and we stayed out until after 9pm last night in the lighted church parking lot across the street from our house while he tried it out. No, I still haven't gotten my turn, but maybe I'll wait till the kids are out of the house and it can once again be just me and The Green Machine.