Leo is a funny kid. If he doesn't want to do something he doesn't no matter how much begging and cajoling we give him. For the entire summer we have tried to get Leo to start riding his bike. We didn't give him a choice and removed his training wheels. He would ride along with his feet down pushing himself along, but usually after a half a block he would say that he was tired and didn't want to go any farther. He has two friends who have been riding for a year, but peer pressure doesn't really work with Leo.
Last night we decided to go and see the kid's new school. Leo said he wanted to ride his bike. Ken was a little reluctant to let him because we figured he would get sick of riding and then we would be carrying the bike for him. After Leo kept begging we relented. About a half a block from our house Ken persuaded him to put his feet on his petals Leo did and then he just started riding. He rode about 20 feet until he lost control and rode into a bush. At first Leo was a little scared, but we were all so impressed and praising him that he jumped back on and kept going. Every time he rode he was able to balance for longer distances. By the time we got to the school he was able to ride the entire length of the parking lot without once falling. Then on the ride home he was able to ride almost the entire way with just a few stops. There were a few run-ins with brick fences but he even made a turn at the corner without falling. 
By the time we got home it was getting dark, but I had to run in and get my camera so I could get a few shots of him riding his bike.
