Sanjay's training wheels back home are broken, so I decided that he would learn to ride a 2-wheeler while we were in Maryland. I worked with him a bit in the grass the other day and he got the hang of it, but would only pedal like 2 revolutions after I let go of the seat. Although he figured out quickly how to put his feet down to stop from falling when the bike started tipping, he lacked confidence for some reason and was ready to stop soon after we began.
Today we went back out to show Pappy and this time things just clicked. We went to the pavement which he found easier than the grass. He mastered going down the driveway and coming back in a straight line with me giving him a push start. Then, he threw me to the curb and wanted to start by himself. It took about 3 tries and he mastered that. So, then he added turning to his repertoire. It was like every new trick was coming easily to him. He tried riding on the narrow sidewalk and he even started doing "wheelies". No kidding... they were tiny, but he was indeed getting the front wheel off the ground.
Here's a small video of the action:
Sanjay is a great learner for many reasons... and I love being his teacher. He almost always has a fantastic attitude. He isn't shy about trying new things and doesn't give up easily. Once he picks up a skill he will challenge himself to something a bit harder, to do it a little faster, to be a tad stronger. Whatever it is, he tries to do it better. I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out as he grows up.
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