She is so very determined. Weather was in the 70's today and thanks to an early release from school we had plenty of time to play outside. Naturally, Matthew wanted to ride his bike. Ella Jane thought perhaps she'd give the 'ol bike a try too. She's never really ridden it much, nor had the ability. It's pretty heavy.
But, today was the day when she wanted to ride it without the training wheels and so I took them off. And she set to it. About every 20min. I could see her getting to a new level of confidence and skill. A little bit of balance here, a little pedal there. By the end of the day she had it down. Balance, corners and everything!
Holy cow. We're talking determined here.
When she first started she was in tears within 30min. because she couldn't ride it. I calmly told her that perhpas it would be a good time for a break, etc. Nope, didn't want any part of it but did take my suggestion of getting on her scooter for a minute so she could feel the balance.
Before you know it, she had it. I mean had it! I'm still so surprised at how quickly she learned this rite of passage and loving how much she is smiling about it.
I tucked one proud, happy and tired little girl into bed tonight.
WELL DONE LADY!
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