No training wheels!!
Ben has been doing great on his glide bike (with no pedals, so he uses his feet and balance to go along) so we decided to take off his training wheels on his real bike. Didn't make a big deal about it or give him a chance to object, then before we knew it he was gone down the street. Matt and I were so proud of our big boy!! He has never reached a milestone like that so easily or before his peers. He's the first kindergartner on the street cruising on two wheels. We still have a little work to do on stopping and starting, but the hard part has been accomplished. Way to go, Ben!
That doesn't mean other modes of transportation have been forgotten, though. Every afternoon our cul-de-sac is full of kids on bikes, motorized cars, scooters, and trikes. We're loving this street more and more every day. We've officially entered the age where the doorbell rings after school and the little gang is gathering outside to play. Doesn't hurt that the weather has been perfect lately, with unseasonably warm temperatures just right for playing outdoors.
This week's main attraction is the big pile of dirt in our neighbor's driveway. It's slowly working its way back to their new garden but doubles as a huge playground for the kids.
All this outdoor play has been lots of fun for everyone, but also means I'm outside watching the boys a lot and neglecting the things that need to get done indoors. I did get a chance to thoroughly clean out the inside of my car and even had a little helper.
Let's hope this "winter" weather sticks around! It's hard to beat shorts and popsicles in January.
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