The Summer of Seven
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It was the last day of the summer my Grex was 7 years old.
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Time to learn to ride a bike.
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Once Grex learns to ride with no training wheels, he’ll be able to go all sorts of fun places with Brad…
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…and dad. (He always wears a helmet when he’s on an actual road.)
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Best place to learn: a deserted track. (Look at that, NOW Mike’s wearing a helmet! Too funny.)
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Always smart to bring along an encouraging friend. Grex brought Brutaka, one of his favorite Bionicles.
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After a little riding, we took a short water break in the shade…
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…and we talked about the importance of balance. Me: “Ready to go again?”
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Grex: “Nah…(pause)…Ok, but this time you hold me, mommy.”
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“Keep your feet on the pedals.”
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“Aaaauuuugggghhhh!”
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“Try again.”
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“I’m letting go now. Keep pedaling!”
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“You’re doing it! You’re doing it!!!!!”
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LOOK AT THAT SMILE!
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YAY!!!!!
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Feet are on the pedals…
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…and NO TRAINING WHEELS!
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“I knew you could do it!”
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YAY GREGORY!
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The celebratory milkshake.
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Ahhhh, success is sweet!
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We’re all so proud of you!
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Gregory will turn 8 next week. The summer he was 7 was a big one because he also learned to swim under water this year.
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Check him out!
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Yay Grex!
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Way to go, Big Cricket! We love you!
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My family calls me "the mamarazzi."
YAY congrats!! That is so exciting!
i love that you got these shots! i’ll have to keep this is mind when i have kids.
Congratulations Gregory! You looked great riding that bike!
And Happy (almost) Birthday!
Mrs. Day
Yo, G-Rex!!! Bike riding is an AWESOME accomplishment! Proud of you!
Ok, what stinks is that I can’t swim underwater yet.
I’m only like 25 … years older than him. lol
Congrats on learning how to ride – remember there’s only one real secret. Keep pedaling! Ahh yes, two secrets. #2 – don’t fall down!
DUDE!!!! way to go! you didn’t even look scared!
Way to go Gregory!! When I learned, it was because I lost my balance going downhill across my grandparents front yard! Sink or Swim!!! Much better on a flat track, I’m sure!!
Way to GO GREX!! That is totally awesome. I remember learning how to ride a bike when I was young. It was in Aiken, SC…around my circular driveway with YOUR Mom cheering me on! Jules, it seems like yesterday
) You’re great at teaching this bike riding thing. Way cool…Congratulations!
LOVE the smile when he’s finally riding! How great that that moment is captured (and giving a hug to Mom — Awww). Have to remember the empty track idea in a couple years. Congratulations, G!
congratulations! that is definitely a huge accomplishment!!