Ephram and the Tricycle

The Kovars like bikes.  Andy definitely likes them the most - he now owns three to meet his varying needs.  But I enjoy a good bike ride, and Charlie feels deprived if he doesn't get out on his every non-rainy day.  So, we knew we wanted to introduce Ephram to wheeled transportation as soon as possible.

18 months may have been a little early, and if it weren't for tricycles with push handles, we would have had to wait much longer because of his short legs.  But, this past July we got Ephram his very own tricycle.  Andy, Charlie and I were all very excited.  And Ephram was excited that we were excited.

Andy opened the box in our family room and let Ephram help him build the tricycle.  This was probably the most excited Ephram had ever been.  It kept his attention for a long time... we even changed into pajamas, and he ran right back into the family room so he could continue building the tricycle with Daddy.

Finally, it was ready to ride.  Ephram climbed on and enjoyed rides around the house.  Charlie was excited that he could push the tricycle for Ephram too.

The real fun came the next day when we took the tricycle for its first voyage outside.  Ephram rode it around the cul-de-sac gleefully.  Andy introduced him to the concept of a wheelie, which prompted Ephram to ask to get off so that he could push it around and make it do wheelies all by himself.

The tricycle saw a lot of action this summer.  We took it out almost every day after lunch.  Even as it got colder and more wet outside, he has continued to enjoy riding it in the garage.  We can hardly wait until his little legs are long enough to support him on a bicycle!