just like that...

the "monkey bike", as the children refer to it, is this mini little schwinn that we've had since sam was little. everyone has learned to ride a two wheeler on it, including some neighbor kids here and in illinois.

audrey picked it up one day, got on and started riding. no training wheels, no drama, just riding like the wind. when audge tells the story she says, "i just picked it up and went (insert whistle, hold palm in front of you and extend it out forwards)." when a grown up is able and willing, we sit outside and let the kids ride down the smooth street and up into the end of the culdesac. our very own bike gang.  and about as entertaining as the shriners in the 4th of july parade.  now, if i could get them some of those hats...