On July 4th, we purchased Emma's first bike. Glenn finally had time to put it together when we were camping at Fort Stevens this month. Emma was so excited to ride her bike and join all the other kids.
So Glenn and I started trying to teach Emma how to use the pedals when all the other kids were off on a bike ride. Glenn would kick the back of the pedal to push it around. I tried actually pushing on her feet and showing her how it went around. After about 30 minutes of this we had no progress.
Emma decided to get off her bike and visit, when a few minutes later...
Emma's cousin Shaylee came riding by. Shaylee is just a few weeks younger then Emma, and Emma was riveted by watching her ride. She spent lots of time just watching her feet, and then...
Emma started riding her bike all by her self. She just climbed back on and took off. It was slow going, but she was so proud of herself.
Emma then followed Shaylee around the area and begged us to take her around the loop while riding.
Cousin Audry was also a big help. Even though Emma had started working the pedals on her own, Audry spent about 15 minutes walking along side her and working the handle bars for her.
So here Glenn and I had spent half an hour with no success, and then her young cousins teach her in 15 minutes! This seems to be a pattern with our little one. She likes to learn from other kids her age by watching them first and then trying herself. Another good reason to let her play with kids her age! :)
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