Happiness is 2 wheels

Back when school started, I decided that t was ready to get rid of the training wheels.

I have been a slacker-parent & haven't worried about it.

I knew he was ready.

He didn't need anyone to steady the bike.

T jumped on & took off, "popping a few wheelies" along the way.

He has since upgraded to B's bike, which is much bigger.

I just loved the smile & pure joy that riding on 2 wheels brought to t.

Wrestling season begins next week.

C decided to lead the critters in some training.

Even the girl critter likes to join in.

She was sad when Josh told her she couldn't have a singlet.

Now you know whom the boss is in this house.

Have you visited my photog blog?

I still have lots to learn, but am loving the journey.

www.mixofpics.blogspot.com

T's choice

Ol' T was asked if he wanted to go float down the river with a buddy, today.  I wasn't going to let him because of General Conference & the Priesthood Meeting.  As with all of the difficult decisions, I sent him to ask his father.  I thought Josh would back me up on this one.  Josh says, "Sure!  But you have to be home for the Priesthood Session."
To my surprise, I listened as T explained on the phone to his buddy that he wouldn't be floating down the river with him.
I let T know how pleased I was with his decision.  This is what he said:
"Mom, if you give me a choice, I will almost always choose the right one.  When you don't give me a choice, it makes me want to choose the wrong one."
Another lesson taught to me by my son.  Kind of a surreal moment for me to hear my baby say that.  I know, he's almost a teen, but he'll always be my baby.
I'm thankful for the lessons my children teach me daily.