Determination

Anna is a very determined little girl, that is once she decides she wants to accomplish something. Until then it is impossible to get her to do anything. This has been true with swimming, cartwheels, and now with riding her bike. We tried earlier this summer to convince her she could ride her bike without her training wheels, but she would have nothing to do with it. She demanded that we put them back on her bike and let her be. Well, this past Saturday her friend Haley, who is younger than Anna, was excitedly showing the kids that she had learned to ride her bike. Anna was motivated. She took a few turns on Haley's bike and wanted to go right home to try riding her own bike. She has not wanted to do anything else ever since. Every morning before school, every afternoon after school, and each night after dinner she wants to ride her bike. Determination and persistance are definitely her strengths. It is nice to see them put to positive use!