The training wheels are off…
I knew this day would come. The day when my baby truly became a “big girl.”
Yesterday, Cait rode a bike for the first time without her training wheels. It broke my heart that I wasn’t there. As a working mom, I know this is a reality. There are things that will happen in my kids lives that I am simply going to miss. Thank God for modern technology, though. My husband caught the whole thing on his iPhone and messaged it to me as soon as it happened. Not the same as actually being there, but it was the next best thing…unsure if my colleague agreed as she listened to me yell “Hooray, Cait!” at my phone and blubber like an idiot afterwards.
Last night I told Cait she had crossed the true finish line from toddlerhood to big-girl-dom. She was so proud. As was I.
Congrats Cait and Congrats Mom–you made it!
Yay Cait!! Such emotional moments!
Wow, such a big step! I completely understand about not being able to be there as a working mom, but you are so lucky to have caught it on tape, and I’m sure she’ll be just as proud to show you her new skills when do see her!
Great blog. I can relate. I missed my girl’s first time w/o training wheels as well. But at least my wife was there.
Alex (Steph’s husband; Elise’s dad)
Hey, Alex! Thanks!!
I cried when my youngest rode down the road all her own. Then I jumped on my bike and followed her. We are finally a family of four on two wheels!
Awww…it’s moments like these where we realize that a child is not our “baby” anymore