Been trying all summer and today he just got it. I let go for like 5 seconds and he pedaled about 20 feet on his own before he realized I wasn't holding him anymore. The look on his face when he understood what he'd done was priceless. Ran inside to tell his mom like three times. Best feeling ever.
20 feet is huge for a first time! Did he want to go again right after or was he done for the day? My oldest wanted to ride until his legs gave out once he got it.
That's the moment right there. Those 5 seconds of letting go is everything. Congratulations to your kid, that's a huge win.
The 20 feet without training wheels milestone hits different. You remember exactly where it happened and what the weather was like. Such a good feeling.
This is the kind of win that makes all the scraped knees worth it. Congrats to your kid. Those 5 seconds where you let go and they don't know it yet are the best.
Dude yes! That moment is gold. I remember my son's face when he realized I wasn't holding on anymore. Worth every failed attempt before that.
That's awesome! The moment they find their balance is pure magic. My son did the same thing last year and I was so proud I almost cried in the driveway. How did he feel after?
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Getting there! My son just got his balance bike skills down but we haven't moved to pedaling yet. How long did it take him from first attempts to actually getting it?