My First Pedal Boat Ride There I was at Pullen Park with my dad and best friend, Zykera. Walking through the park I could hear water being splashed, the bell and whistle of the train and the laughter of little kids playing together. I was thinking about what my mom tells me about good things coming to children who do their chores, work hard in school and are respectful of others. I learned she was right. I got the chance to have the best day ever. “I’ll pedal now,” I told Zykera and my dad as the pedal boat glided through the water. I had been sitting and lazily guiding the boat while they pedaled. As we neared the bridge I thought about how excited and happy I was to be on the water with them. “This is awesome!” Zykera said as we
