Molly was really ready to ride her two wheeler last year. She had the balance. She had the strength. She had the coordination.
But she didn’t have the height.
Molly’s bike was just a wee bit too big so she couldn’t touch the ground when she sat on the seat. Every time that we tried to take the training wheels off, she would freak. The bike was too tippy and she couldn’t put her feet down and touch terra firma.
This year it’s a different story. She’s bigger. Big enough to touch the ground!
After we got home from Abby’s party (see previous post), Molly asked to get her bike out. Then she asked to have the training wheels removed. And low and behold, look what happened!
On the very first go at it, Molly was up….
and running. Well, riding!
Two problems. She didn’t know how to turn and she didn’t know how to stop. Luckily there was some soft grass to land in.
A quick lesson on turning and stopping and she was back at it.
But she still didn’t get the stopping and turning thing. Oh well, more soft grass for landing.
Eventually she did figured out how to brake and turn her bicycle. Now there was no stopping her!
Sam wanted in on the action, as well. He rode Molly’s old scooter.
He rolled right down the driveway like a champ. On a pink and purple princess scooter.
Dang, if he the cutest thing around!
Molly, we are so proud of you! You are such a big girl now!
And Sam, we promise to man up your world really soon. When you are old enough, you will not be learning to ride a two wheeler on the bike pictured above. Scouts honor.
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