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photo © 2005 Carolynn | more info (via: Wylio)We took the kids to the roller rink last night. Fun times! Ben is an avid inline skater. He laced his skates and flew around the rink, confident and carefree. Ellie has never skated before, but she sure is spunky. She hugged the wall her first few laps. Then, bravely, she let go -- arms flailing she kept her balance. For a while. When she fell, she always popped back up laughing. She loved it.
Our evening brought back memories of my childhood trips to Moon Glow Roller Rink in Kent, Ohio. The kids from our church would go a couple times a year and we had so much fun. I was never one of the good skaters -- those kids went to the roller rink all the time. They amazed me with their ability to skate backwards and do flips, all without falling. I considered it a success just to let go of the wall and get around the rink a time or two.
I actually skated a little better last night than I used to as a kid. The first time around the rink, I stuck close to the wall. Then I got brave and let go... and I didn't fall. When I was a kid, the fear of embarrassment motivated me to do all I could to keep my feet under me. Last night, the motivation was a little different. Seriously, the whole time I skated I kept thinking of broken wrists and hips. I guess it's a sign of old age. Embarrassment no longer motivates me (you can laugh at me all you want and I won't mind it), but "old lady" fragile bones sure do!
Overall, Ben was surprised that I did so well. I really enjoyed sharing this childhood past-time with my kids. We might even go again.
What about you? Have you exposed your kids to some of your favorite childhood activities?
6 comments:
You know it's funny, I would have been thinking the same thing broken bones, etc. Our thoughts change so much as we get older, we become more responsible with a tinge of paranoia...lol, at leat I do. Over all, it looks like you had fun, and that is truly an important part of life and any age.:-)
I'm not blessed with children. And they are a blessing, no matter how difficult or testing, no doubt. Watching how they grow from vulnerable children, forming their personalities and moving on to adulthood. Thinking of their lives and futures - about the celebrations and Christmas mornings and tears and sorrows of course; life gives as it takes after all. I love that you took them skating regardless of your fears. It must have been quite a bonding experience too.
I wanted to thank you so much for popping by and leaving your wonderful tribute in the comments. Very thoughtful of you.
Shah. X
Visiting from FLOB! I was always such a bad skater and spent my life on the ice! Kids are amazing how they just give everything a go. No fear. I could use some of that!
I love to ride on a scooter when I was a child, but never owned one personally. One day when one of my children was little we were in K-Mart and we saw a beautiful bright red scooter with all the bells and whistles. "Daniel, would you like a schooter?" I asked. As we wheeled the scooter through the checkout line I knew I was really buying the scooter for the little girl of long ago within me. The kids had years of fun on that scooter!!
Elizabeth, what a sweet story. As parents we always want our kids to have what we never did. :)
My dad worked night shift, but he called us every night at 7:25 to "tuck us in." My oldest is almost 17 and I still tuck him in every night. It's changed through the years, but I would be so sad if I didn't wish him a sweet good-night.
Blessings!
She's only 8 months old and there's a "Kids Tae Bo" DVD waiting for her as soon as she can walk!
Visiting from Monday Madness.
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