Our Ben and milestones: from getting teeth to losing teeth, from speaking to potty training to learning how to read – he waits until I am sure it will *never* happen. Then, in one day, he decides to be an expert and never looks back. It’s the same pattern every single time. And yet, I’m surprised every. single. time.

So it is no surprise that, as of last Thursday, I was sure he was never going to ride a bike. He didn’t have interest. He wasn’t brave enough to try. He’s not the most coordinated buddy on the average day. He was in love with his scooter and had no need to ride. We had been encouraging him and trying to get him on a bike for two years. It just wasn’t going to happen.

And then Friday came. All of the sudden, he could ride on his own with a single push.

And then Saturday came. And he was able to get on and start pedaling on his own. So we decided to go on a family ride around the block – which turned into a ride to the nearest middle school – which turned into a FIVE MILE RIDE LED BY BEN DOWN A CURVY BIKE TRAIL.

This kid, you guys. Just give him some time and he’ll be just fine….