A new bike for Harry!

This year was a year of a lot of firsts and wonderful accomplishments for Harry. One being the new skill of ridding his bike without the need of training wheels!

For the last few christmas's Harry has been begging us for a new bike. (But not just any bike, a blue bike that goes really fast!) Now that he is ridding without the trainers, not to mention looking pretty big on his little 16in wheels. We decided this was the year to buy him that new bike!



I don't know what is more fun or rewarding for parents... telling their child for months that if they behave Santa may bring them a bike! (Santa, the ultimate child manipulator) Or watching the efforts and helpfulness of a child so desperate for a bike that they come to love unstacking the dishwasher? Either way it was win/win for all!



Harry was beyond excited and grateful for his new bike (as you would've seen from a previous post). Dave decided that rather than purchase a pre-assembled bike. He wanted one that Harry and he would build together as a fun father son thing to do. It turned out to be a great way to teach Harry about the bike and how it works, plus helping him take real pride in his new bike!



Luck was on Harrys side toady as the rain had stopped the night before. I was a little worried that he'd have this great new bike and be stuck in doors, due to this delightful Seattle weather (thank you weather gods!) He was desperate to hit the road and try out his new wheels...so off he went!
(video ridding bike)
It took a few goes to get his confidence up. This bike is much bigger than his last one, it has no back breaks and his on tippy-toes when sitting. After a few little spills and a few tears he was back up and on his way.
"Mom, I want to ride my bike all day!" whoo hoo! Dave and I were so excited he didn't give up or let the insecurities take over. He fell off, got back on and kept going! What a great attitude, way to go Harry!
(pic of harry on bike)
While I am loving his confidence on his new bike, it is still hard for this mom to watch sometimes. Maybe I should've made him a Suit out of bubble-wrap too!


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