Delaney has had a "bucket list" of sorts...only it's a "get over my fears" list. (Swimming and riding a horse at camp have been accomplished!) Learning to ride a bike has also been on it. She's been wanting to learn for a couple of summers now, but never seemed to get the nerve to really tackle this fear. Grandpa Stumm came for a few days and he fixed many of the bikes....now there were no more excuses...it's time to get on that two wheeled metal thing and ride. It took two nights in the yard and one day at the old school close to home for her to get the hang of balance, take off and speed. I really think letting her just work on it, on her own for about 1.5 hours was the best thing for her. I tried to help her by holding the seat while she rode, but sheer grit and determination is what was needed and she did it! By the end of our time at the school she had it down....all she needed was time to practice. Delaney, Cailin and Liam now take off most mornings before school work begins for a bike ride.
On Sunday, Barry was home from work and we all were getting a bit stir crazy so we loaded the bikes into the truck and had a wonderful walk/bike ride. Connor, Cailin and Ryan split the time between the two adult sized bikes available. Delaney has lots of practice time. In the end, she rode her bike for 3 miles!
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| I'm not sure what her fascination with little rocks or other such objects sifting through her hands is, but she loves it. |
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| I can't believe Connor escaped me without getting a solo picture of him. |
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| What a smile! That girl has done it! Way to go Laney!! |
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| Liam is also doing great at learning to ride his bike. He needs one that is a bit bigger, I think that once he gets one that better fits him he'll be able to ride like a pro....hummm, I think I know a gift Santa could bring this year! |
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Congratulations Delaney...you did it!!! What a beautiful place you guys have to ride at!
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