Just have to brag (actually a video not a pic, lol)

[maestramommy]

A month ago Dh took DD2 for a couple of hours to practice riding her bike. First time since putting the pedals back on (the balance bike and our kids just don't go together:p). He said it was crazy, he killed his back holding on to her seat the whole time while she was wiggling all over the place. Fast forward two weeks and after seeing DD1 ride her bike on the walk with Shep she demanded to do it to. Our walk is very hilly and I told her she wouldn't be able to do it esp since she still needs someone to hold the bike. Nothing I said got through, the only reply I heard was, "I will try it!" So Mommy knuckles under and holds her bike while holding a leash the entire time. Good thing Shep smartened up after almost getting run over and heeled so nicely for the rest of the walk :tongue5:

This is followed by two afternoons of countless stops and starts in our driveway, punctuated by even more countless, "I will try its!" And now we have:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n6/maestramommy/th_20130421_1511311_zps39d94eb1.jpg (http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n6/maestramommy/20130421_1511311_zps39d94eb1.mp4)

In a self profile she filled out this week at school, my favorite line is, "I am good at trying hard."

Sometimes not being able to let go of something has its rewards.

[plusbellelavie]

LOVE IT! and her MOTTO!

Awesome job Arwyn! Congratulations!

[crl]

Yay for persistence and success!

Catherine

[Kindra178]

Great skill!

[♥ms.pacman♥]

Aw, that is so awesome!!!

[DietCokeLover]

Persistence pays off!

[mikeys_mom]

That's amazing!!!

[MamaMolly]

Good for her!!!! (And you!)

[123LuckyMom]

AWESOME-- not even the riding, which is great, but the phrase "I am good at trying hard!" What more could you want your child to take pride in!?! She must have a fantastic mom :).

[queenmama]

AWESOME-- not even the riding, which is great, but the phrase "I am good at trying hard!" What more could you want your child to take pride in!?! She must have a fantastic mom :).

This!!!

WTG! That is exciting!

Lara

[TwoBees]

:yay: Congrats!

[kep]

Yeah, Arwyn! And Shep... :rotflmao:

I looooove her motto too. :heartbeat:

[MMMommy]

:bighand: Great for her!

[elektra]

Go Arwyn!

[trales]

Good for her. I like the moxie in her.

[elephantmeg]

good for her! yeah!

[AnnieW625]

Yay Arwyn! DD1 had a similar experience as well with her bike riding.

[lmh2402]

i LOVE this. really, really love it. go, Arwyn. and go mama & daddy for nurturing such a go-get-'em spirit. that is truly amazing :cheerleader1::bighand:

[maestramommy]

Awww, thanks everybody, you are so nice! :heartbeat:I felt a little funny bragging because 6 seems a little on the later side for learning to ride a two wheeler. I have friends and relatives whose little guys learn to ride at 4, so 6 must seem a little ho hum to them. But my kids aren't terribly athletic, so I'm always so proud when they finally learn this:D

[buddyleebaby]

Yeah Arwyn!!! :heartbeat::yay::cheerleader1::bighand:

[missym]

AWESOME-- not even the riding, which is great, but the phrase "I am good at trying hard!" What more could you want your child to take pride in!?! She must have a fantastic mom :).

:yeahthat:
What a wonderful way of seeing herself. Love it!

[twowhat?]

WOW!!! So awesome!!! Great job to your DD!

And, I have driveway envy and yard envy. And Shep is majestic.

[mjs64]

Love it! I'm showing this to DS!

[KpbS]

Yea!!! She's a pro now!:cheerleader1: