I went skating with my big people today and had a blast! The only mom there who didn't have my face buried in my laptop or texting the whole two hours. I found that a little sad, not so much the not skating part, but the total disconnect. Some were there with children who were not their own which makes it a little different, but I engaged with the two extras I had with me as much as I did my own children, so it is a weak excuse at best. That said, it really wasn't what I intended to say when I started this post so I guess it really got under my skin. I guess returning two crying, injured wee ones to their parent who never even knew they were hurt made my heart ache.
So setting that all aside....I had a TOTAL blast!! The boys had a few friends there so they were all skating together having a good time and George and I buddied up. I love that at 8, she still wants to hang with me and likes being with me. She held onto me most of the time but not because she needed to. She can skate very well, but it gave her comfort to know that I wouldn't let her fall because falling hurts and she doesn't like it one bit! We enjoyed the cool new light effects they have added since the last time we were there, but the mom in me was more disgusted by how nasty, filthy it is there! I kept thinking, all those new lights are cool, but couldn't that money be used for a coat of paint and a cleaning service!? I know, it isn't about that, it is about the fun, so I let it go. Still, ICK!
I am so glad I still know how to skate because not only is it a time to hang out with the kids, but it is great exercise and at those school skating parties, I am one COOL mom! How many moms out there can still skate backwards!? Hmmm?
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