Both of my boys learned to ride the same day... I had gotten them each a bike w/training wheels but although the bikes were the right size for them, the couldn't touch the ground with both feet while seated. Well, my little one wanted the training wheels off of his bike; then got nervous about trying it... in the meantime, my older one hopped on that bike and just started riding like he'd done if for years! So, okay, we went and got a smaller bike for my 4 year old and he did the exact same thing. I guess something about being able to touch the ground with both feet gave both of them the courage to just go for it? Now they are both great riders and are almost up to riding on the originally purchased bikes! AND, I guess we'll end up w/ a little one as an extra for visitors!
Your daughter will want them off eventually; be patient and she'll let you know when!
Tracy



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, untill they wet their pants because they were having too much fun to go inside...
) and almost-fives who don't even understand the concept of turning the pedals on a super-stable trike. You can explain physical things until you're blue in the face, but they seldom "get it" until they've done it for themselves (I'm still like that
). Muscle memory, I guess. The best thing you can do is be patient, be encouraging and make fish jr. feel safe. You'll enjoy the "aha" moment almost as much as her. Your girl sounds like a trooper; I'm sure she'll get there.
