Cycling

I cant remember when did we teach Lil Shauna to ride. But I do remember that it was super easy. We bought her a bigger bicycle, threw her on it and she started riding. Haha, OK, I am exaggerating. It basically took us about 1 setting and she could ride independently. Maybe it was the right age, maybe she has good balance. Unfortunately, we only rode for a couple of times before the bicycle was permanent chained outside our gate. Bcos it is boring to ride by herself and bcos the bicycle is so freaking big (even though it is a kid’s size bike) and suddenly it looks like we needed a car with bigger boot space. No, I refused to go that way, not even think about it.

Sunday was a typical what-should-we-do-after-kids’-classes day.  The only saving grace was that Daddy Lim had his one-in-a-million-year off day. We had to start the day right and that of course means a good bfast. Look at that smile! Lil Shauna must have taken after Daddy Lim when it comes to the food department.

It had been a while since we did outdoorsy stuff bcos of the haze. The haze cleared up but the rain came. It was a lovely Sunday, all bright and sunny. We thought that we would head outdoor if the weather held. I was hoping even though the weather forecast gave a rainy cloud over the West part of Singapore. And boy it did hold. Mr Sun was working hard and we headed home to rescue the bicycles before we could bring them to the park.

Lil Shauna’s bicycle needed air and it was good to go. She has grown taller and now her feet could touch the ground and boost her confidence. We had to remove the training wheels off Lil Isaac’s bicycle. Yes, we were going to train him to ride, like a big boy! He was so cute when Daddy Lim ordered him to throw away the training wheels. He walked to the rubbish chute and came back with them, suggesting that maybe we should keep them for a little while longer. Lol. His bicycle was so tiny. Daddy Lim had wanted to raise the seat but the bolt and nut were all fused and we had to make do. We set off after his tiny bicycles’ wheels were pumped.

At the Jurong park, Lil Shauna needed some revision to jolt her memory. Soon she was peddling though she needed help to start and was wobbly but at least cycling. I had expected Lil Isaac to take off like jiejie. Afterall, how difficult is cycling?

It must be really difficult bcos we so struggled. His bike was so tiny and I was holding to the back of his seat to help him to balance while he peddles. He needed speed and so his poor not-so-young mother was running behind him, half bending in an awkward position. Soon, I found Mr Sun to be working too hard. We had little success and I was panting, huffing and pouring sweat while he was upset that mummy had to stop and rest every now and then and he couldn't catch up with Jiejie. I think I ran up and down the park 4x and definitely had a better workout than any one of them.

We left the park with him still not knowing how to cycle. The park must be too crowded. Otherwise, the lane is too narrow or the bicycle too tiny. Maybe he is too young. It cannot be me – my training methodology is foolproof! I did manage to let go for 2 secs at times but anyway, I was ready to give up. What we needed was a good dinner and we headed to the Korean BBQ place. Daddy Lim was thrilled with good food. The kids were happy that there is a mini place area in the restaurant. I was happy that the place was air conditioned and could rest while the kids were too busy AWAY (from me) playing in the play area. 

Interesting, I found renewed energy to practice a little more at our house’s void deck. It must be the good food. Lil Shauna was getting better and practiced how to start off on her own and she succeeded. Lil Isaac did much better too. After a few times up and down the open space, I could let go for much longer. He crashed quite a few times but escaped unhurt. We concluded that our void deck was better for practice bcos the ground was smooth and it was a big open space – Lil Isaac did not have to fear getting outside of the track like when he was in the park.

It was a nice way to end the day. The kids were happy and Lil Isaac was really proud of himself for learning (almost) how to cycle. The kids are looking forward to the next training session. We needed a bigger bike for him. Daddy Lim got all excited and rattled expensive names. Zzzzz. When he really learned how to cycle, I want a bike too and we can all go cycling. Hehe.

Mummy Lim