Thought it was about time that Michael learned to ride the bike. Aside from the obvious exercise, I think it will give him a sense of accomplishment and independence being able to ride on his own.

I did the usual research online and found one that looked "just right". I wasn't sure at first which size to get but the one I found was a 12" Mighty Tonka bike. Walmart showed $58 online while Target showed $72 online!

We made a trip to Walmart, all the while thinking in my head "please don't make the assembly a complex process!" Well, when we got there, they not only had one in stock but it was already assembled! Price $64.

The size was just right and Michael took to it immediately. He bicycled on his own down the aisles of Walmart for at least 30 minutes.

We also picked up a set of "Hot wheels" bicycle helmet, elbow, and kneepads. The kneepads turned out to be too small unfortunately. But he loved the helmet so much that we just decided to keep the set.

Now we bicycle in our cul-de-sac at least every couple of days. And I have to say that it's as much fun for me to watch him bicycling his little heart out as it is for him to chase me around on his new bike!

Picture of the Mighty 12" Tonka bike...

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