It was time. Eva’s training wheels were no longer level with her back tire, and she was riding her bike on a far right lean. We decided it was time to take them off.
She was able to ride her bike sans trainers right away. Balanced and in a straight line.
She couldn’t start.
She couldn’t turn and she could only stop by way of crashing into something. She demanded the trainers go back on.
She couldn’t turn and she could only stop by way of crashing into something. She demanded the trainers go back on.
A few days later she took a pretty good header over her handlebars because the wonky training wheels messed her balance up. Once home with a kiss and a few bandaids, the trainers came off for good.
Sean spent an entire Saturday teaching her how to start the peddles. Bless her – she was so patient and persistent.
The next day, the parking lot beside Gramma and Grampa’s allowed for plenty of turning practice.
The next day, the parking lot beside Gramma and Grampa’s allowed for plenty of turning practice.
And now. Well she’s a pro.
This is how we’ve been spending every afternoon after school.
Cuyler has absolutely zero interest in riding a bike so it will be awhile before we get to go for a family bike ride.
In any case…check another milestone off her list!
Yippeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE the determination!!! Fabulous.
How is the back, mom?
YAY!! Oh gosh… milestones, huh? They grow so quickly… *sniff*