Gabriella has been facinated with her bike lately. The kids ride from one side of the backyard to the other, through the grass, on the cement, through the patio, wherever they want. Jeffrey took off Gabby's training wheels and she has been practicing for a few months now. First Isabella tried to hold on to her bike while Gabby tried to balance but when she would fall over, of course it was Isabella's fault. Sisters:-) I took over and little by little she got it. One day she would be able to just go in circles until the turns got to sharp to make or she would run into the fence. A few days later, she would be able to go straight for a bit until she felt the need to turn. She would get frustrated when she would go in the grass because the bike wouldn't go (yea, the bike's fault! Not her needing to pedal harder!)
Now, after months of practicing, she is as free to go wherever and how fast she wants. Just last night, Jeff took her off the little 12" bike she learned on and put her on a slightly larger one. She hesitated at first but then realized it was the exact same thing, just a little larger.
Not long ago, Nicholas, Isabella, and I rode over to Jeff's parents for dinner and Gabby went in the truck with Daddy. When we finally made it, Gabby was so upset with me because she didn't get to ride. I just think she needs more practice before taking her out on the city streets for 2 miles. I was able to save face with her by promising to pick her up early from school the next day and take JUST HER for a ride.
So, I did! I picked her up early, took her home, and she rode in the cul-de-sac for an hour. I sat in the chair with my camera and video and took pictures of my little girl that is growing WAY to fast.
No more training wheels in our house!!!!!
Now, after months of practicing, she is as free to go wherever and how fast she wants. Just last night, Jeff took her off the little 12" bike she learned on and put her on a slightly larger one. She hesitated at first but then realized it was the exact same thing, just a little larger.
Not long ago, Nicholas, Isabella, and I rode over to Jeff's parents for dinner and Gabby went in the truck with Daddy. When we finally made it, Gabby was so upset with me because she didn't get to ride. I just think she needs more practice before taking her out on the city streets for 2 miles. I was able to save face with her by promising to pick her up early from school the next day and take JUST HER for a ride.
So, I did! I picked her up early, took her home, and she rode in the cul-de-sac for an hour. I sat in the chair with my camera and video and took pictures of my little girl that is growing WAY to fast.
No more training wheels in our house!!!!!
