Lily and I stayed after preschool one day so that she could ride her bike. She said after school that she didn't want to just go home and I didn't esp want to either, so we played in the sunshine. Which is always welcome in December!
She's been more hesitant to embrace the bigger bike, which makes sense b/c she is significantly higher off the ground than Peter on the same size bike. But this day to practice on her own, I think boosted her confidence.
Every now and then she'd tell me she wanted to rest and she'd sit for a few seconds then get up and go at it again. :) So cute! I told her she looks like a little Christmas elf in this outfit.
This school year with her is interesting and feels different than previous years. She definitely feels "older" and no longer my sweet little doll of a girl. Still such a sweetie but she has more of her own ideas and plans. And she is so very capable (except when it comes time to clean up or put away). Her spirit feels more independent from mine, no longer just my side kick. Which is bittersweet but seems natural and I know is part of growing up. I find that I have to make a more conscious effort to lay aside my plans and engage with her. Which I'm not great at. But thankful for this sweet afternoon with her.
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