#5 turned 5 recently...however, and to those that don't know, he's got a little brother that's also his best friend. #6 is a three year old that doesn't really understand the difference in ages, what his limitations are, or why he can't do things his slightly older brother (#5) can. There are many things that #6 is not allowed to do because he doesn't understand responsibility or we (the parents) don't believe he is mentally mature enough. However, if #5 physically does something that #6 can't... the parents are a little more lenient (with a watchful eye).
For example, earlier this year #5 learned to swing all by himself. Within a week, #6 learned to swing all by himself. #5 can unbuckle his carseat (at the appropriate time) all by himself (a condition of being COW). #6 worked and worked until he could do the same. Well, recently I posted the success that #5 had deciding to ride a 2 wheeler. As expected, #6 would want to do the same....here are the results:
Our happy and victorious 3 year old conquering the 2 wheeled bicycle!!
He starts himself and while not quite as daring as his slightly older brother, has become very steady.
I really look forward to the years ahead with these 2 boys. I am very proud of them both!
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