Adventures on a 2 wheeler

Nathan got his first 2 wheel bike this week. I have been looking for a cheap balance bike for him for awhile. A balance bike is an very small bike without pedals so kids can use their feet. The idea is that kids eventually glide more on the bike and learn to balance before they learn to pedal.
I have been looking for a balance bike, but because they are a newer concept I can't seem to find one used. So on Friday I found a normal pedal 12" bike. One quick stop at our local bike project (where they fix bikes for free, or help you fix yours) and the pedals were gone! Nathan is in love.
The only downside it that it is still a smidge too big for Nathan. He can touch the ground but not flat footed so he is alittle off balanced. I am disappointed now, but I know in a few months my very tall two year old will fit well on the bike and be off to the races.
We also got Nathan a bike helmet with Spiderman on it that he might love more than his new big bike. The helmet is in his bed as I type. He tries to have the helmet with him at all times.

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