Tag: encouragement

Milestones, learning to ride a bike.

Do you remember the first time you learnt to ride a bike without the help of those little wheels attached to the back wheel? 

I remember the moment I was given my “big girl” bike and feeling so excited to learn to ride it but failing over and over again. I almost gave up and threw the bike to the ground in frustration, running inside the house not wanting to see the damn thing again. A few words from my parents, a little breather and I gave it another go. When I finally got the hang of it, there was no stopping me. Pure happiness and so proud of myself. I remember thinking, HA! I did it! I can do anything now!

Today, I watched as a kid learnt to ride his bike for the first time. His mum encouraging him, pushing him along and letting go as he grew more confident. Camera in hand, not wanting to miss a single moment; her smile as big as anything. The little boys face said it all. Pure happiness. The best thing about all this? the neighbours that were watching him from their balconies; they cheered him on when they saw him wobble and applauded and congratulated him when he finally managed to pedal all the way round the patio without falling. What a brilliant thing to see. I hope he never forgets this moment.

Hope this made you smile.

I would love to hear about your first time riding a bike. Or is it something that you’re learning to do now or are yet to do? Scroll to the end to leave a comment.

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