A Long Time Coming

For as long as we can remember, the girls have shown little to no interest in learning how to ride a bicycle.  Perhaps it is because there are no other little kids in our neighborhood riding around, perhaps it is because we live on a hill and just riding around can be tough, but they just never wanted to learn.  Desperate, I resorted to name calling - I told them that it was un-American not to know how to ride, that when they grew up, they would regret not knowing how to do something so basic, especially if it became a problem when they wanted to do something socially.  I also pointed out that when we go to Hawaii (someday), they won't be able to bike down Haleakala with us.  The week that Emily had travel soccer camp and Elizabeth had no activities, Lee bought Elizabeth a helmet and a bike and the lessons began, with Emily practicing in the late afternoons. I'm happy to say that they can now both ride their bikes!  It was a long time coming!!