Training Wheel Crisis on the Lane

As we rolled into the driveway this evening a gaggle of children biked up to see if Evan wanted to play chase.  Bike chase.  Not a training wheel in sight.  <gulp>.  I think it is safe to say that while Evan owns a bicycle, he isn't proficient.  Add that to the bad parent list, we just haven't committed the time to working with him.

Needless to say I was nervous.  We headed to the shed: bicycle, helmet, enthusiasm, confidence, check x 4.  By the time we reached the street confidence gave way to hesitation.  As the children urged him on, Evan's negotiation began.  I'll just watch.  I'll run alongside.  I'll walk my bike.  In the end the kids parked their bikes and chased each other up and down the street until their mom's started to call them in for dinner.  As they raced home Evan slowly and methodically rode the three house lengths home.  While we wheeled into the gate Evan announced, "Tomorrow I'm going to ride".  I'm sure he will.

Lesson learned: As long as you have the want to play, there's a game out there for you.