I love seeing my kids to learn to ride a two-wheeler. The feeling of running with them as they pedal frantically and then letting go of the seat as they teeter unsteadily on their own is one of a kind. It is hard to see them grow up and do these things on their own, but I also feel a sense of "rightness." It is like a metaphor for parenting as you let go and they venture on their own.
Being the third in line, Marley is always trying to keep up. Lately she has been determined to ride a bike without training wheels. We worked a little on it last week, but she lacked the confidence. She still is unsure, but she is riding on her own. You can hear her shout in the video, "Dad! Hold on! Hold on!" I am sure all kinds of symbolic metaphors could be drawn here, but the really it is just fun to see her learn to ride a bike.
Living the full life as a Dad, Husband, Educator, and Athlete.
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