Believe it or not my niece and I (Kim) were on hockey skates for the first time earlier today. I've watched a thousand youth hockey games, yet I've never had those darn slippery skates on my own two feet.Figure skates I can handle. I'm good at using those toe picks to keep me from falling. Hockey skates? There are no toes picks. The blades are smooth from front to back so I was sliding around in all sorts of directions. (Don't worry - my son took a few minutes to show me the ropes before I took my niece out on the ice.)
The next time you yell at your child for falling down during a hockey game, striking out at bat, or kicking a weak soccer pass, give it a try yourself - it's not always so easy. You might even get a good laugh at how untalented you really are. And I'll bet (or hope) you'll lighten up on your child.
During this holiday season, have some fun and try a new sport!
Happy Holidays!
2 comments:
I SO don't do ice skates. Or roller blades. Not if you want me to let go of the railing at the rink, or the nearby tree! My son rockclimbs with grace and ease--I haven't tried it yet. Can I just watch in awe and not go there? :)
Becky, I'm with you on the rockclimbing - just watch in awe. I love your attitude.
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