I thought it was unbelievable last year when Reagan started to ride her bike without training wheels. What is even more unbelievable is that Dylan, after only 2 months on a bike, was able to ride without training wheels and he's not even 3 yet! He definitely takes after one of his parents, and I can tell you it's not me (Lindsay)!!
First, let me say that John and I are in no way pressuring the kids to ride without training wheels. Our philosophy has been, if they ask, we'll give it a try! Better to do it when they want to, rather than when we are ready for it.
Also, the alternative is having Dylan pedal as fast as he can down from the top of our (somewhat hilly) driveway across and up our neighbor's driveway, turn and repeat, narrowly avoiding the cross traffic of Reagan, Ethan and Ella riding their bikes in calm loops down our little street. I'd much rather have him riding with John close at hand!
Starting off with Daddy's help.
Happy boy on his bicycle!
I can do it!
After this training session, we did put the training wheels back on the bike. I'm not ready to deal with him on a two wheeler yet. Luckily, the training wheels go on and off pretty easily!
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