Constant Competition

I think a good description of my boys would be constant competition. They are always competing against each other ... ALWAYS. Two years ago, A1 learned to ride his bike without the training wheels. J1 was disappointed that he wasn't first, but he was better on the scooter, so it didn't really bother him too much. However things changed this summer when Z decided he was done with training wheels.

Once Z set his mind on riding a "2-wheeler", he never stopped trying. He was very determined to ride around the block before summer was over.

J1 started feeling a little left out and decided to put some effort into learning to ride a bike. He couldn't let both of his little brothers be better than him! It didn't take too long before he was cruising the neighborhood as well.

A2 decided she wanted in on the action as well, not wanting to be left behind when everyone else took off on their bikes. So, we put the training wheels on a bike for her and away she went.

Now, everyone is ready to ride. I took the kids (except for A2) for a ride on the Erie Canal between the Saturday Conference Sessions. We had a blast even though we only made it half way to the village. Next time, we hope to make it all the way into Fairport and enjoy some ice cream at Lickety-Splits!