Ice Skating

We took the girls Ice Skating for their first time last night! It was so much fun. Sweet Pea managed to stay on her feet much more than I had expected and her stubbornness has advantages. She insisted on being able to go around the rink at least once without my assistance (although she did use the wall). Pumpkin Pie, on the other hand, took off from the moment that she hit the ice. I really played up how it is so much easier than roller skating and how I was sure that she would know how to do it. She proved me right!
We also enjoyed the company of some close friends and their two children. That was a barrell of laughs, as well. Their youngest one spent more time on her bottom than on her feet but she never gave up. Their oldest one has this natural ability to pick up on anything and succeed at whatever she tries. She is a very blessed young lady! She decided that she wanted to skate fast like the other people and TWIRL! With much debate, we all convinced her to perfect the skating before she attempted to maneuver the twirl.
I did fall once, but I continue to blame that on attempting to stop before I ran into Sweet Pea, who would not watch where she was going. I have a large bruise on the inside of my left knee! We had such a good time though and I have really enjoyed all of the extra time that I have been able to spend with my girls (and my husband). We plan on going ice skating again in the near future, but don't be looking for any Olympic hopefuls here!