Two is the lucky number.....

two wheels that is. Matt learned to ride his two-wheel bike without training wheels today. Though the training wheels came off a few months ago, and he rode it a little, he had not mastered riding by himself. He couldn't start himself - that was until today. However, he needed a little persuasion. Earlier today, John and his friend were riding their bikes, and Matt wanted to also. However, he hadn't ridden in a while and was unsure of himself. Therefore, he asked John to put the training-wheels back on. John said, "no way." He didn't want him going backwards. Instead, he took Matt across the street to an empty, grassy lot that's kind of sunken down. He pushed him down the little hills and it was like he knew how, all along. It was his fear of fallen that had been holding him back. Well he couldn't get hurt on the grass - knowing this was all he needed. He did this a few times, and he got his confidence back. After dinner he wanted to do this more, however he still couldn't start himself. He wanted me to give him a push. I did this a few times then told him he could do it by himself. He was hesitant, but tried it. He did it! That was all she wrote - he can officially start, ride, and stop, a two-wheeler. Now I say, "where did my baby go?"