We're on day three of coaching Kate on a two wheeler and spirits are high. This week I noticed that her training wheels were misshapen and worn out to the point that she was falling all the time. So, I talked Papa into taking her out Wednesday night for some two-wheeler trials. There was no hesitation from her and she seemed to be a quick study. Thursday night the same after dinner practice then yesterday I had the kids out in the afternoon and Kate had it down. She was riding from one end of our street to the other and even up onto the driveway. She was going so fast that neither Elliott (on his motorcycle) nor I (on foot) could keep up so she continued on down the two blocks solo. Thrilling! The best part seeing her jump around uncontrollably and beaming ear to ear from that two-wheeler high.
Here's a glimpse of her first night of practice...
Next challenge is to get her practicing starting off on her own. She's still trying to defy physics by putting both feet on the pedals at a complete stand still. Cody and I have a funny feeling that the need for greater child supervision is coming very quickly - we both remember very clearly the sense of and true freedom that a bike provides.
Here's one more shot I wanted to share form this week. Another beautiful Autumn day with my teammates.
Congratulations Kate, we're thrilled for you.
Love,
Mama, Papa and Elliott (although I think he preferred being the speedier one in the family)
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