Official Big Bike Riders

It's taken some time, some tears, some crashes, and the purchase of a smaller bike, but both kids are now riding their big kid bikes!! Andy was feeling bad that they couldn't ride their bikes (they were a tad too large to really practice), so one day a few weeks ago he went to Walmart and bought a smaller bike. Samantha was DETERMINED to learn that bike - and she did! She has been riding it around for a while and getting more and more confident. Yesterday Andy convinced her to get out her big bike and give it a try. It only took 2 tries and she was flying!!

Alex has been more of a struggle! He was always fine once he got on the bike - he has amazing balance - but it was the getting on and off and starting that he was frustrated with. And he just loves his scooter so much he didn't really see the need for the bike. Again, yesterday must have been magical, because we talked Alex into trying the small bike and he got right on and took off! My kids WILL NOT do anything until they set their minds to it and then NOTHING can stop them. So, I guess Alex decided to learn bikes yesterday. He rode the small bike for about 30 minutes, grabbed his big bike out of the garage and hasn't stopped riding it!!

Both kids rode up and down the cul-de-sac all evening, and then first thing this morning they were out there riding again. I'm so proud of them!! And happy for the peace it should bring me!! ;-) Love you kids!