This is the story of Soren learning to ride a bike.
"Of course you can!" We told you, and we set outside to practice.
You are already a balancing and steering champ, so we practiced coasting down the big hill on our street on the pedal bike instead of the balance bike. Then you practiced coasting with feet on the pedals. You tried to pedal and went about 4 feet on your very first try! Twice as far on the second try, but with mom holding the back of the seat that time. The third time, you scraped your leg on a pedal and decided you were done for the day.
The next day, you fell down right away, and decided you would just use your pedal bike as a walking bike and you walked it all the way up the hill to see the cows. You coasted partway down and walked the rest. No discussion of pedals at all.
A few days later, we took a family bike ride and you chose to bring the balance bike. You rode it for almost 2 miles, but grew frustrated when we would go up hill and you couldn't keep up without pedals to make you go fast.
After church today we went for a walk. You brought your bike and showed dad what you've learned so far. After a few tries, you got it! You're doing it, Soren! You ride a two wheeler with no training wheels! Way to go!
Waiting around for us to help you get started got old, so you kept working at it and now you're an independent bike rider! You did two full laps around the island and tomorrow we will take you to pick out your own box of Popsicles to share with your siblings who cheered you on to thank them for their encouragement. You worked hard and learned a new skill. Go Soren!
A bunch of our neighbor friends came outside to cheer for you as you rode all the way UP and all the way down Primrose Lane. You saw Mrs JJ, Mrs Amanda, David and Mia, Mr Terry, Mrs Carol, Mrs Kathy, Ms Mary, Mrs Nita, Mr Brian, Mrs Katie, William and Evelyn your new trick! We all love watching you ride your bike and you are so wise to always remember to put on your helmet! Great work, big boy!
The end.
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