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New era: farewell to double-stroller (2019/01 - 2023/12)

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We sold a double jogger stroller that we owned for full 5 years, as our 2nd son AK grew out of its seating height and we plan no more child after our 3rd LM. Releasing it came with a sentiment...I had so much fun and good moment with it while we are going through challenging moment...  We maintained the condition well, no obvious tear-and-wear. Then we noticed in the market the price of the same product soared - our purchase price was $699, then today I see it $849 (amazon.com) , 20% higher. Even used found online are above $500 (google.com)   So we set a competitive price on Facebook market then we concluded a deal in just a few days, with someone who live outside of state drove up to us to pick it up (he was desperate to give it to his wife as a Christmas gift). It was a bit of surprise for getting interest from out-of-state buyer on FB, but I'm glad to meet someone who's really in need. We got the stroller when my wife was in a residency and I had lots of lots of moments

8-yr old presentation experience. 5-yr old 1-miler/1.5k run

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Saturday has always been busy but this day went with 2 major twists. In the morning boys' school held a fundraiser running event. Last year we missed due to family trip  but we came back to it since 2021, this time with our kindergarten boy AK joined 1-miler / 1.6km with mama and 8-yr HG who ran 2 years ago as well, while I ran 5km with a 2-yr old LM in single-stroller. AK is the type of child who seems to feel anxious (or almost fear) in an unfamiliar environment, although once he's used to it he boasts about every single aspect of that situation. Today he was very grumpy before the race according to my wife, but once the run started he didn't stop even once before crossing the goal line in less than 10 minutes! Proud moment #1 of the day. In hindsight of my childhood, first time I ran 1,500+ meters was when I was 4th grade / 10 years old. Today I saw many many kids ran 1-miler or even 5k! Developmentally running such a long distance before body matures might be concernin