Cooper and I had a little date at the skating rink for his first time skating. He had been begging to try it out, and he was so proud and excited when he started getting the hang of it!
We had such a weird and warm winter, that once I finally got my hands on some ice skates, we only had a chance to get to the rink one time... but now he'll be ready for next year OR maybe ready for some ice time sometime this summer if we can find some!!
We had a big talk about how skating takes a lot of practice and I wanted him to know that he might not get the hang of it right away. Based on his history, I expected him to get discouraged and frustrated. But he AMAZED me! He showed me that when he really wants something and he keeps his mind on it--he can DO it! I am looking forward to using this skating adventure as an example to him in the future about how to work really hard to get what you want :)
We had such a weird and warm winter, that once I finally got my hands on some ice skates, we only had a chance to get to the rink one time... but now he'll be ready for next year OR maybe ready for some ice time sometime this summer if we can find some!!
We had a big talk about how skating takes a lot of practice and I wanted him to know that he might not get the hang of it right away. Based on his history, I expected him to get discouraged and frustrated. But he AMAZED me! He showed me that when he really wants something and he keeps his mind on it--he can DO it! I am looking forward to using this skating adventure as an example to him in the future about how to work really hard to get what you want :)
Sure, he fell many times, but every single time, he got right back up and tried again!! We took only one break, and he wanted to get right back out there and keep going.
It was a little tricky to get pictures because he was on the move!
But these cute videos show his real excitement!!
I can't wait to take him out next winter--and Izzy, too!!
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