When I learned to ride a bike, a nasty fall left a giant scabby raspberry on my upper lip. My father held me for a moment, and then he taught me an important lesson: What’s the first thing you do when a horse bucks you off – you get right back on.
I’m grateful to my father for teaching me perseverance. A thing he now regrets.
My 2-½ year old son can coast down a hill on his balance bike. Today he had his first real crash.
Later, I sat him on my lap and described the crash to Jake, showing off Ove’s battle scars.
And then I sensed a teaching moment:
And then I sensed a teaching moment:
“Ove, what’s the first thing you do when a horse bucks you off?” I asked.
Ove looked me in the eyeballs with silent anticipation.
“You get right back on,” I said.
“And then you fall off and get really hurt,” said Ove.
Ah, yes, leave it to a toddler to take the lesson to it's logical conclusion: the hospital.
Aw, what a smartie. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm with Ove on this one. If something bucks you off, run far, far away because it might charge after you. Been there, done that.
ReplyDeleteCute :)
ReplyDeleteTell Ove the problem was that he wasn't going fast enough. He had it right with not using his brakes but he really needs to work on his speed :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! I have two horses, have been bucked off on more than one occasion, and it's true that you should always get back on. Actually, someone should get immediately back on, not necessarily the person who got bucked off. This doesn't help your teachable moment much. I just have to agree with your very bright child.
ReplyDeleteMet you at Erma this past weekend. So fun to see your blog.