David's hard at work getting Grace's new helmet to fit properly. She knew going into the store that she wanted a red helmet and when we got there there was the usual selection of pink princess helmets, Dora themed helmets, and then the helmets marketed more toward boys (only boys featured on the packaging, lots of race cars, etc.). I was so pleased that she stuck to her idea of a red helmet. I wouldn't have stopped her if she'd chosen a different one but I really love it that she knows what she wants and then sticks with it.
This tricycle does not require a helmet as far as I'm concerned. No one ever moves at a pace faster than a slow walk and most often I'm pushing them rather than them pedaling.
Dad and Kate come out to see what's happening.
Grace is wearing her helmet and thinking about riding her new bike.
And then she was off! For our girl, we knew that a two wheeled bike with pedals would require an awful lot of coordination and a strong chance that it wouldn't go smoothly on the first few tries, even with training wheels. Grace likes to get things right or just go home, so we wanted to take it in manageable steps for her. Her steering is pretty good, based on what she learned from the tricycle. For the next step, we opted for a balance bike, where she'll walk it at first, then coast a bit and develop her two-wheeled balance. Once she's nailed that, we'll move on to the pedaling on the next bike.
Getting used to things.
Heading back up for the pads.
How adorable is she with the elbow and knee pads? Very!
Suki practices her pedaling.
She was in the cul de sac so she could improve her steering.Pedal practice.
Kate clambering up.
Relaxing with Dad.
Then we went back to the play house.
Are the grapes real? No! They're pretend! Suki will recite that to you all that you'd care to hear.
So sweet.
Jump!
Pleased with her flower.
Suki was just so cute in that hat.
I just love these two together and their expressions look so grown up to me.
"Hello!" yells Kate.
Surprised at her tea party.
Grace and her bouquet.
Bringing it over for Kate.
Relaxing under the tree.
After naps, we went out to play with the sand and water table.
Kate took tentative steps today, a couple at a time. We are so proud of how she keeps trying at something that's so tough for her.
So wet!
David taught Kate how to climb the slide today.
Coming down was sometimes hindered by crocs and also balance.
She was very proud!At the slide.
Running down the hill!
We ended the day with an extremely impromptu picnic.
Grace tickling David.
Suki and a delighted Kate.
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