Skating Lessons!

Today was a really special day for Brian–he started ice skating lessons!  He’s such a hockey fan, and really wants to play..  But as they say, “can’t skate, can’t play.”   So, it’s time to learn!  The lesson started off sort of rough, because even though Brandon had warned Brian that at first he would fall a lot, Brian was very frustrated.  He made it through the lesson, but wanted to go home straight away.  Luckily, Brandon had brought his skates, and convinced Brian to spend a little more time on the ice during the public skate.  He did, and after awhile, he was doing much better, and looking forward to his next lesson!  Afterward, the boys celebrated with a smoothie and did a little sporting goods shopping. Brandon found a nice pair of (used) hockey skates for Brian, and of course the all-important helmet. Brian’s favorite prize was probably the real wooden hockey stick, which Brandon had to get for him at the IcePlex even before his lesson began.  Brandon taped it up in red for Brian once they got it home, and I enjoyed hearing about all of their adventures.  I’m so proud of my little skater!  I enjoyed an afternoon at home with Kendall and got some housework done while she was napping.  She’s taken to wearing her bug teething beads as a crown–she’s so proud of herself when she can get it to balance on her head!