Bike Riding

The air is crisp, the air is dry and the sun is shining. Finally, fall is here! My little Hamlet is so happy to be able to play outside again. It feels like months since we have been able to ride our bikes, jump on the trampoline and play in the treehouse. I am relieved that the muggy rain clouds have finally lifted. My goal is to spend as much time as possible outside before the cool air turns cold and the rain turns to snow.  

While at Walmart last week Scott bought Timmy a brand new bicycle. He still loves riding his balance bike through the house, but having one with pedals like his brother has brought his enthusiasm to a new level. In one short week he has proven to be a pro at pedaling and steering, but he is not consistent braking and stopping. 

Much to his chagrin, until Timmy can demonstrate that he knows how to brake we are not allowing him to go down hills. I am forced to run next to him to physically slow his momentum when he is out riding. I'm a tad concerned that he might run me over, but I will assume the risk if it keeps him from flipping out of control on the asphalt.  

Watching a little one learn to ride a bike is not for the faint of heart. My heart quickens to aerobic levels whenever I see him pedal and cruise around the driveway. Between the anxiety and my running next to him to help him stop, I am definitely getting my work out completed!