So, off we went to an ice rink a few miles away to see if he'd actually try skating. He has a stubborn streak (must be from his dad :) ), so I was prepared for him to completely refuse to put the skates on and go back home. He was a little hesitant to put them on at first, but once they were on, he was ready to go.
Jason stayed with Luke on the sidelines, and I put skates on to help JP. I was shocked at how well he did. He actually kept his balance on the blades while I held one of his hands and pulled him around. He went through a few minutes of falling on the ice, because he thought it was hysterical, but my back was breaking!! Then, we picked up one of these little plastic things that kids can push to help them learn.
Once he got on one of these, he didn't want me touching him anymore. He was walking/skating, and getting his bearings on the ice by himself. I was so proud of our little coordinated guy!!!!
I think we're going to have to buy this boy some skates!
This was all on Monday. It's Wednesday and he WILL NOT let us take off his little paper bracelet from the ice rink. I think it's going to have to fall off...
