Skating

The feel of the ice as you glide over it is like no other for me. I love it and miss it. So why have I said that, keep reading.

Instead of heading to the gym this morning, I decided that Sophie and I would stay home and try to get a few things done around the house. Reason - my head is still on the verge of exploding and even though the workout would have been good for the hour, the after effect was not one I was ready to deal with today. Around 9:30 a.m., as I was deciding whether to have a shower or go fold the massive amounts of laundry in my bedroom I made a spontaneous decision - Sophie and I would go skating at the Parent/Tot Skate at Carling Arena. It is something I have wanted to check out since November. Today was the day that I was going to use the new skates that I bought two years ago. I was missing my old skates this morning which are broken in so well, but we will just have to keep going in order to get my new skates broken in as well.

So, we quickly got dressed and headed out the door. I was a little hesitant, well a lot hesitant, because it has been at least 8 years since I have been on skates. There was a very good chance that the 2 year olds just learning to skate were going to show me up. Well, I didn't fall! Success #1. Luckily I was able to hold onto the stroller the entire time, otherwise it wouldn't have been pretty. Success #2 - I lasted 15 minutes longer than I thought I would. I had said to myself on the ride over, even if I am done after 5 minutes, so be it. We actually made it 20 minutes! I think I could have gone longer except that I have a little girl who does not like to wear her mittens and as a result her hands were so cold by the end of the 20 minutes that it was time to leave. Next time I am duct taping her mittens on!

I am proud to have tried something "new" today. I feel great about getting out on the ice and know that we definitely go back again really soon. I also think it is important for Sophie to get out and see other kids doing different things. And she was very interested in watching the other kids skating on their own. I have no doubt that we will be strapping on her own skates very soon.