Victoria has been asking to take her training wheels off for about a month. It's been so busy around here we just haven't stopped to do it. Today, we were all together for 3 hours raking leaves and cleaning up in the yard. After we put the last rake away Alex took the training wheels off for his little sister. I did the same thing I've done with each them, beginning with Madeline. I held on and tried to help teach balance while trying to judge when I can let go. Next thing I knew Mary Liz wanted to help teach her, just as Madeline had done for her several years earlier. Alex took over with his turn after awhile. Jacob cheered her on throughout the training. Victoria looked up at Alex at one point and told him, "This is the funnest day ever!" She seemed to be soaking in the lavish attention and care that was being poured on her by all. How truly blessed she is to have big brothers and sisters to help her in life today, and in the days to come.
