Brad and I tried to teach Lizzy how to ride her bike without training wheels but she was too nervous to focus and would end up crashing on the grass. We gave up all too easily. Then one day as I am checking on the kids outside I see Lizzy riding her bike around the driveway with no difficulty. How did she learn? From the Master Teacher, of course. Will apparently has a no mercy attitude when teaching and forced her down the backyard hill to work on her balance. His teaching methods were a success! Then last week as we were swimming, I saw Lizzy’s arm floaties on the side of the pool. There she was swimming in the deep end and jumping off the diving board with Will’s encouragement. Again, the Master Teacher had succeeded. Not only has Will been forcing Lizzy to face her fears but the neighbor girl landed a front flip on the tramp thanks to him. Why pay for lessons when you live with the Master Teacher? (all photos courtesy of Will, including the self portrait)
