The kids had both been skating around in my rollerblades, but it was hard taking turns and also keeping balance in skates that were much too big for them. Todd and I picked up some old, adjustable size rollerblades at Play-It-Again Sports the night before, as well as some new elbow and knee pads and wrist guards for Owen. After skating around in my rollerblades, it was a little difficult adjusting to skates that fit properly.
Owen's rollerblades are Spiderman and have four wheels to go fast. Like adult blades, there is a brake on only one foot.
Chloe's are slower, with only three wheels and brakes on both heels.
Owen was excited to get out on his blades, but was frustrated with how fast they moved...his wheels are much newer and not used nearly as much as mine.
Chloe did little baby-shuffles back and forth on her skates. She followed Owen's previous lead of using shoes to protect her hands. The shoes she grabbed are Owen's absolute favorites. He painted them with puffy paint last summer when he was up here in Minnesota with his Grandma Sharon.
The girl child needed a break to pout.
Owen fell down a few times, but like when he was learning to ride his bike without training wheels, he got back up and kept on going!
Chloe was less inclined to get back up and keep on skating after she fell. I think she was in need of a nap....and it was barely even 10:30am!
I had fun watching Owen rollerblade. My boy is determined and persistent once he makes up his mind to learn something new. I love that about him!
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