As if beginning kindergarten wasn't enough, Brookie asked us a few days ago if she could take the training wheels off of her bike. She got wind that all her friends at school were now riding two-wheelers. Obviously she didn't want to be left behind. So on Saturday Sean and I took her out to practise with Rosie cheering from the sidelines. Brooklyn worked so diligently and did really well. The most difficult part is the starting and stopping. She managed quite well once she got moving.
Here is Brooklyn, looking way too grown-up
The beginning stance
A little added stability from Dad
Brookie took a short break to pose for a picture with me
After many falls, bumps and little successes, Brookie had a good cry because she just hadn't mastered the whole two-wheeler thing in the alotted time (like a good perfectionist), and then we came inside to get warm and rested. Sean took her out again later that day and again Sunday. Each time she looks a bit more confident. She goes a bit further on her own. She seems a bit more patient with herself. Brooklyn is the youngest in her class, the youngest of her friends and the only one of her friends who is a first-born. Personally, I couldn't be more proud of her. And soon she will peddle off down the street with Maia, yelling a good-bye to me over her shoulder and I will have yet another cry on our steps. This mom thing is so painfully difficult. But I wouldn't miss it for the world.
~Mandy
3 comments:
Isn't it amazing how watching our children take these steps can make us so sad? We're working ourselves out of a job... Glad to see your blog is up and running. I miss you!
Brooklyn, you are amazing. You can now ride your two-wheeler - no more getting around in wagons for you.
Hello Princess Greatheart!
It's scary at first, as you know, but the great thrill of riding off on your own with the breeze in your face is worth it!
Love you,
Pops
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