There are things that we as parents really take for granted. Things that you assume will come naturally to your kids when the time comes for them to do it. And there are these type things that you cannot teach them. I mean, have you tried to explain to a girl how she is supposed to just know how to twist the rubberband around with one hand, without looking, and not get it tangled up with the hair? Or how you just balance on a bike and pedal? That is kinda what it was like helping Alyssa skate this week. How do you explain how to push off with one foot and glide?

Once a month her school has skate night and we finally went with some of her friends this week. She got the hang of it and did a great job. Don’t get me wrong, she fell A LOT. But got back up each time… well, there was once where she flung herself on the floor (almost getting her fingers rolled over) and pounded the ground with anger. But we took a break and then got back out there. On a more serious note, I had a great time. Have you been roller skating lately? Well, the music may be new, but the skates, the carpet, and even the dice are all still the same. It was awesome!