A few months ago, Holly learnt to ride her bike without training wheels. She was doing so well, she was happy, we were proud... and then she crashed into a pole. She refused to ride again, just would not give it a go, no matter what we said or did. And over the months it turned into a big fear. In the meantime, Zac learnt to ride his two wheeler bike without training wheels. I thought that have been a bit of an incentive for her to learn, but it seemed to go the other way, and add to the fear.
Just over a week ago, I took her on her own down to the netball courts, talked through with her a bit what she was afraid about, and suggested - "Let's give it one go, and if you want to go home after that we will." Finally she agreed to try it... and she was perfect! Straight off she was riding as if she'd done it her whole life (thankfully no poles got in the way this time). It was one of those beautiful parenting moments to witness this massive accomplishment, watch her overcoming her fear and see just how proud she was of herself.
And since then, all she's wanted to do is ride her bike! Our house has gone bike crazy. Every spare moment we're out there, riding to the shops, to preschool, around the park, down the driveway... I've been getting quite a workout, cause I tell you what, those kids are FAST! I think I need to get a bike to keep up with them!
Here are some photos from our lovely ride at the park yesterday.
We did stop briefly for a bite to eat, a little play, and then a milkshake at the café at the end :)
1 comment:
yay! its so much fun when they learn to ride isn't it! those netball courts have taught so many kids to ride out here!
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