The wee girl’s main birthday present was a balance bike. She’s been trying to climb on to her brother’s bikes, so it was time to get her own. It’s still slightly too tall for her, but that doesn’t stop her from giving it a good go.
This week, the bike has been out most days. In fact, she gets her shoes, coat and helmet and stands at the back door shouting go outside, get bike! at me.
On Monday we had the rare treat of daddy taking a random day off work. He has more patience than me, and spent ages outside with her on the bike. Although, in my defence, she has been out on it every day since! But, it’s impossible to take photos and hold her steady… and it was warm on Monday; sadly the rest of the week wasn’t! Snow in the middle of April anyone?!
She loves my bike and my hat, in fact she likes to wear her helmet whether she’s on the bike or not. And, she’s getting more confident on it. She just needs to grow another half inch and she’ll be off (or hubby will hacksaw a bit off the seat post…).
My little girl is not so little anymore. Just two years old and so confident and fearless. She has to keep up with her brothers; do everything that they do. She is convinced she’s five!
It’s bittersweet watching these moments, it’s the last time we’ll witness this toddler stage of growing confidence and skill. Watch the change from clumsy baby to coordinated child. All the more reason to record and remember. It’s such a special time, so full of discovery and fun. Seeing her grin of happiness and pride is truly a precious moment.
And, for those that spotted the reference to snow… This was our garden on Wednesday morning!
I’m sure Spring will arrive eventually :) And, along with it many more firsts and moments to treasure.
I’m linking up with the wonderful Country Kids at Coombe Mill again this week. Click on the badge to see what everyone else has been up to and be inspired to get outside!
Awww, bless her… and what a cute bike (I have complimented you on your choice of bikes before, haven’t I?). My little Beanie tried her brother’s balance bike yesterday and ended up spending the whole time at the side of the bike rather than on it! x Mel
Thank you :) She is very determined! I suspect it won’t take her long to get the hang of it!
Bless her! That bike looks diddy! She is so cute, and looks to be loving her bike! #Countrykids
Thank you! She does love it :)
Aaahh we loved balance bikes and your little one looks thrilled with hers x
Balance bikes are brilliant. My oldest wasn’t that keen, but my younger son loved his and was able to ride his first proper bike (albeit with stabilisers) before he was three as a result :)
I can’t believe you still have snow when we are getting sun burnt this week in Cornwall. Your little girl looks so grown up on her balance bike, She is clearly loving the challenge and determined to keep up with her older brothers, they had better watch out!
Well, it was in the 20’s on Monday, then sub zero again on Wednesday morning! Crazy weather :) She does love a challenge, not afraid of trying at all, if she sees the boys do it, she wants to try too!
Lovely photos and I love her determination. She will have so much fun when she’s mastered that bike!
She really will, she’s desperate to keep up with her brothers :)
She looks determined doesn’t she? Watch out big brothers!
Oh yes, she is a very determined little girl :)
I dont know how to bike *sad* so biking in my household is also bonding time with my son and his dad =) Love these photo. SO much love! #countrykids
My husband is a very keen cyclist, so getting the kids on their bikes is important to him x
She looks adorable with that helmet, though also quite grown up all of a sudden! It is great to see them develop, but you also want to slow it down, too.
She does, doesn’t she :) I know what you mean, each new stage is so fun but sometimes you just want to hold on to the moment x
Hope she had a lovely birthday. They are so fearless at this age, have to have eyes everywhere :) Great photos #countrykids x
I know exactly what you mean, I can’t take my eyes off her for a second :)
SNOW in April!!! Brrrr hoping you get sunshine soon! What a lovely set of pictures looks like you had lots of fun x
Thanks! And, I know! Couldn’t believe it when we got more snow :)
aww so sweet, it look like she is enjoying her new bike xx #CountryKids xx
Thank you, she really is x
Awww and she looks so happy with her new bike! :) Snow again? Oh dear, all the while I thought it was finally gone. #CountryKids.
She loves it! And, that has to have been the last of the snow :)
I love her bike! I know what you mean about trying to record and remember these days though – EJ has inherited JJ’s old balance bike but his legs are still a bit too short. He loves attempting to walk along with it under him though – it took JJ some time get the hang of it when he was little but once he did he was a whizz and we used to get lots of comments when we were out at the park! #CountryKids
The 5yo absolutely loved his balance bike, and it was such a good way to teach him to ride his proper bike. The wee girl is desperate to be just like her brothers :)
We love our balance bike here. Looks like she’ll be well away soon.
The 5yo was a whizz on his balance bike, I’m expecting the we girl to be the same :)
My goodness. She suddenly seems a whole lot bigger. I remember my eldest refusing to take her helmet off. Long may they love wearing their helmets. Hard to believe you still have the option of snow. Least its not quite so much. #CountryKids
She does, doesn’t she! Hopefully that was the very last of the snow :)
Oh bless her, she is growing up so fast! #CountryKids
She really is!
Aww gorgeous piccies and I love how much she loves her helmet too! too cute! brr to snow in April, hope you don’t get too much more of that and have lots more spring fun in the sun :) xx #countrykids
Thank you! The helmet has been a big hit :)
Dont you worry it won’t be long before she is zooming!
I know, bit scary :)
Oh no not more snow! I really love the look of these bikes, I think my daughter would love one soon. It looks like your little girl is having a whale of a time!
Balance bikes are fab, I bet your little girl would love one x
I love the look of these push bikes and I reckon we’ll be getting one for Annabelle when she is old enough. Your photos are adorable! She looks so happy! #countrykids
Thank you Debs x Balance bikes are brilliant, I’d definitely recommend one x
The wee girl looks absolutely adorable on her balance bike. Lucky you having dad help out too!
It’s lovely getting an unexpected day together :)
Bless, it’s wonderful that she is growing so much in courage x
It really is, she’s fearless :)
I love the bike, Little 1 got her first proper bike last year and has yet to gain the confidence to give it a good go, I am glad your wee girl has lots of confidence and obviously loves her bike. #countrykids
I think it’s watching her big brothers that does it, she wants to do everything they do :)
Aw, lovely photos!My daddy taught me how to ride a bike too-lots of happy memories!
Thank you, watching them together was a special moment x
Hello there o that’s great! Our little boy loves his balance bike and we have just got him a bike for his birthday so looking forward to exploring that! Lovely photos, and lovely to see the snow-we’ve only been a couple of times but fell in love with Boston! xxx
Thank you! My 5yo also loved his balance bike, the wee girl seems to be following in his footsteps :) Boston is a beautiful city x
Can’t believe how fast she is growing up, I suppose that’s what older siblings do. It’s great to hear now much she loves her little bike, they will all be going out on them together soon.
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