We talked to Evan earlier in the year about some goals that he could set to work on during the summer before 1st grade. Riding a bike with no training wheels was top on the list! So last week (on one of the few sunny afternoons we had) Ben took off Evan's training wheels and they got to work!!
After trying a few times in the cul-de-sac (unsuccessfully), Ben took Evan to the school field behind our house where there is a small hill. They went to the top and Ben helped Evan get his balance then sent him down the hill! Between the "comfort" of knowing that the grass was there to cushion his fall and the added momentum from starting at the top of a slope, it took Evan about three tries and he was off and riding!! Within an hour he was starting by himself on flat ground. He is so excited to be a two wheel bike rider and we are SO proud of how brave and willing to keep trying he was!! We love you Evan!
We talked to Evan earlier in the year about some goals that he could set to work on during the summer before 1st grade. Riding a bike with no training wheels was top on the list! So last week (on one of the few sunny afternoons we had) Ben took off Evan's training wheels and they got to work!! 
After trying a few times in the cul-de-sac (unsuccessfully), Ben took Evan to the school field behind our house where there is a small hill. They went to the top and Ben helped Evan get his balance then sent him down the hill! Between the "comfort" of knowing that the grass was there to cushion his fall and the added momentum from starting at the top of a slope, it took Evan about three tries and he was off and riding!! Within an hour he was starting by himself on flat ground. He is so excited to be a two wheel bike rider and we are SO proud of how brave and willing to keep trying he was!! We love you Evan!
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