We (more like I) always wonder if Sophie would ever learn to ride a two-wheel bike. Although she mastered the skate scooter relatively quickly, I still doubted her. Somehow, I didn't manage to shake off the thought that her co-ordination isn't too fantastic. Today, she requested for a two-wheel bike and we gladly let her try.
I know how she learns. She needs step by step instructions, some space to try on her own and some tough love to learn something new. Thus, I gave her some basic pointers about balance and control, some safety warnings and sent her off to try it out. She was a little cautious and afraid but her desire to master the skills soon took over. Papa then gave her a push and off she went. Within an hour, she was cycling. She's not very skilled but she's able to cycle already.
We were so happy and proud of her. My whole body was aching after that. I had to hold her, run after Alfee. In fact, I was so tired that I just used Papa's skate scooter. I was reluctant at first because one ankle couldn't support my whole weight and I wobbled too much. But desperation (plus perspiration) gave me the motivation to do it. Before we left ECP, Papa bought me my very own skate scooter!
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