Friday, September 19, 2008

Bye-Bye Baby Wheels
We were sitting inside playing games when I had a brilliant idea. I asked Gavin, "Want to ride your bike with no training wheels?" He said maybe for real quick but then he wanted to go to the park. I could tell he was nervous. Well, after finding a wrench and taking the wheels off, I ran with him about five times up the street. Hadley and Ellie sat on the driveway cheering him on. And then I let go...and guess what...he rode his bike for the first time without training wheels on his own. He was so proud of himself, and I was so proud of him. He quickly forgot about the park and just wanted to keep riding his bike. Daddy if your reading this- he is VERY ANXIOUS to show you what he can do when you get home!!
Way to go Gavmo!!

8 comments:

Ashley said...

They grow up so fast. Kaden still wants his training wheels on until he is 5..... that is what he says now. Glad you all survived Ike!

amanda said...

yay gavin!!!!! i saw you in action and you looked awesome riding that bike without training wheels! we're so proud of you (especially clara!) ;)

Rob Gibson said...

Way to go buddy! You were doing great today! It was nice that later in the day Kendra and Sydney were "helping" him with advice. Isn't that sort of like the blind leading the blind?

I'm very proud of you big guy! Keep it up!

britt said...

hey...thanks for the betty butterfly suggestion...i emailed her & hope i get it! it is adorable!

gavin looked like a pro on his two wheels...i had no idea it was a new development! go gavin!

The Guess Family said...

Glad to see you have power again! You guys are amazing for sticking it out there with all the kiddos and no A/C! Your pictures are the worst I have seen, which makes me wonder about our old house. I am waiting to here from neighbors, but our street was prone to flooding on a good day??? Hope everything is getting back to normal.
:)Kim

Jess Richey said...

YAY Gavin!! He was so proud of himself today when he told me about his accomplishment. TOOO cute!!

MKHKKH said...

Way to go Gavin!!! Now you can get the buggy attachment and go for the ride of your life with all 3! LOL.

Courtney said...

He'll be zooming around the neighborhood now! Watch out!