Roller Skating

Today we took the kids roller skating for the first time.

It was interesting to say the least.  But the kids had a great time.

At first, Cainan was completely terrified.  He wouldn't go two feet without screeching that he was going to fall.  All I needed him to do was cross the carpet to the seat near the rink.  Poor guy freaked out.

But after a while, he relaxed and started to ask to go on the rink and skate.

The kids had these little walker-looking things that helped keep them upright.  Sort of. 

Arlington and Finley enjoyed going as fast as they possibly could.

And falling down often.

Cainan was keen to lean on the bars and move his feet as little as possible as we basically pushed him around the rink.

We stayed for about an hour and a half and I think we will go back again.  By the time we left, Arlington was sweaty and had some red spots from falling.  But she was happy.

After we got home, I took Finley and Cainan to an ice cream social at the school for Kindergarten students.  It was at the school's playground, so they had a great time.  At first, Finley told me she was nervous as we approached the playground with so many kids.  But once she was there, she did fine.  And she didn't even cling to Cainan, so it was great.

Tomorrow is our last day of summer.  And of course.....it is going to rain.  Sigh.  But it will give us a chance to get everything ready for Wednesday morning.  Onward.....school!