She was so serious about learning that I skipped my group ride last night and the 2 of us went to the park. I was supposed to learn how to change a flat but, Emma had more important things in mind. A neighbor once told us when her daughter had trouble, learning on grass did the trick. Better to learn around grass and people, than cars coming home from a long day's work anyway.
Off we went. Whoa, was she determined. We forgot the need for long jeans. She was sportin' shorts and a t-shirt. And she found out that in learning the seat of the bike hits your butt. Ouch! I thought she'd had it and was ready to put the bike in the car. Nope! She said, "I'm not ready to go home yet." With tears in her eyes she kept trying over and over again til I let go and she kept going just like birds always learn to fly. Then she was riding the sidewalk with the busy people there for soccer practice. By the way, it's not so busy anymore. Soccer's not the only sport people play... She hates soccer. Emma says she is an "extreme" athlete.
She was riding down a hill and I had to sprint to catch her. (Ankle did fine!) As I caught up to her, she was okay. I just jogged beside her as she kept riding all around the park. Nice little workout for me. She protested going home. But, it was time for dinner. Plus, she was ready to test the street in front of the house.
Abby was playing outside with Molly. The 2 girls road their bikes together outside. Yep, Emma was tentative but doing it w/ determination.
She Did IT!!! Proud of ya girl!!! Ya learned long before I did!
By the way, there was no better place for me to be!
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