Falling off the bike..

Remember when you learned how to ride a bike? 
I do.  I think it is one of those forever memories engrained on your mind, due to the fear and trust factors.

I was thinking back to Fall ( and how green everything is in my pictures..with no snow..)
and I remembered that my now 5 year old, Sam, learned how to ride his bike.
He is very cautious and thankfully very trusting.

Isn't it the hardest thing to say to your own child....

"It's ok.. ( you have fallen off of your bike and cut your knees and elbows up, and they are bleeding and I feel like a schmuck telling you this..)
You have to get back on the bike and try again."
"And again...
And again.."

This my FAVORITE picture!

A boy's best friend - good times and bad.

SUCCESS!!

And then, after many hours, and much effort, your child has succeeded in not only learning how to ride a bike...
BUT...
they have also gained..
your trust..
your pride...
overcome this fear...
and know that perserverance prevailed!

Wow!  What a lesson for every day life.