Both the girls hit major milestones this weekend. Aubrey learned to ride a two wheeler!
This has been a long hard learning process. Aubrey mastered the heelies but was very reluctant to ride a bike. Thank goodness for the internet and the wisdom of other mommies and daddies who have faced the same challenge. I found an abundance of advice on how to get a reluctant rider off and going in just an afternoon. I'll be honest I was really skeptical, especially since I certainly am in no condition to run behind a bike right now. But sure enough I followed the plan step by step and within about an hour she was riding on her own! I was thrilled.
There's a certain amount of pride in seeing your child accomplish something she has struggled with; both in myself for helping her achieve it and in her for continuing to try. I'm so proud of my big girl!!
And Natalie got her ears pierced! She's been asking for several weeks now and I've been keeping it low key trying to see how determined she was. Well once this kiddo sets her mind to something she's like a terrier, can't get her to let go of it. We talked to her about what would happen and that it would pinch a little but then be over. Natalie's a pretty tough girl and so I didn't expect too many tears from her. When I took Aubrey she had her ears done one at a time and hardly flinched.
Well, you think you know your child... Everything was going great she was super excited, couldn't wait to get her earrings. And then "the pinch" came. She screamed! Thank goodness they did both ears at the same time, I don't think we would have gotten both ears done. And the look on her face was of such utter betrayal. I wanted to cry!
Fortunately a quick trip to Richie's for a strawberry milkshake brought a smile back to her face. Now, she talks about the whole experience quite bravely and loves having her earrings.
This has been a long hard learning process. Aubrey mastered the heelies but was very reluctant to ride a bike. Thank goodness for the internet and the wisdom of other mommies and daddies who have faced the same challenge. I found an abundance of advice on how to get a reluctant rider off and going in just an afternoon. I'll be honest I was really skeptical, especially since I certainly am in no condition to run behind a bike right now. But sure enough I followed the plan step by step and within about an hour she was riding on her own! I was thrilled. 
There's a certain amount of pride in seeing your child accomplish something she has struggled with; both in myself for helping her achieve it and in her for continuing to try. I'm so proud of my big girl!!
And Natalie got her ears pierced! She's been asking for several weeks now and I've been keeping it low key trying to see how determined she was. Well once this kiddo sets her mind to something she's like a terrier, can't get her to let go of it. We talked to her about what would happen and that it would pinch a little but then be over. Natalie's a pretty tough girl and so I didn't expect too many tears from her. When I took Aubrey she had her ears done one at a time and hardly flinched. 
Well, you think you know your child... Everything was going great she was super excited, couldn't wait to get her earrings. And then "the pinch" came. She screamed! Thank goodness they did both ears at the same time, I don't think we would have gotten both ears done. And the look on her face was of such utter betrayal. I wanted to cry! 
Fortunately a quick trip to Richie's for a strawberry milkshake brought a smile back to her face. Now, she talks about the whole experience quite bravely and loves having her earrings.
3 comments:
Yipee for Ice Cream it makes everything better. There is hardly ever a day where we don't have ice cream in the freezer...I really am a firm believer that it makes us happy people!!!
Good Job Aubs on the bike riding.
Yea Aubs I am so excited that you are able to ride a two wheeler. And Natalie you look so pretty with your new pierced ears.
Congrats to 2 big girls on their big girl achievements! Hooray! Ear piercing does smart a bit. In my humble opinion, it actually hurt more than tongue piercing, so I can feel Miss Nat's pain!
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