Next, we stepped onto the ice. Suddenly the brighteyed enthusiastic skater turned into a screaming, terrified toddler. Uh oh! This was not as easy as we had anticipated. Fortunately for us they were offering free lessons today and Amy and I capitalized on this. Though Amy and I are decent ice skaters, we sure could use some fun pointers for helping the tumbling toddler. Our teacher was fantastic! She was Russian and her 3 year old son was on the ice with us. Natalie was still terrifed, but ended up having some fun. As long as she didn't realize she was skating she did wonderful, but as soon as she realized that we had let go she started screaming.
Though the adventure was not as smooth as we had hoped, there was some success and Natalie has been asking to go for a second trip. Maybe we have a future ice skater on our hands?
Mommy and Natalie before stepping onto the ice.
First time on the rink and before the realization set in that ice skating meant slipping and sliding!!!
Um what are you doing????????
With the lovely teacher. Look how terrified she is.
Come on Natty you can do it. You are doing wonderful!!
Finally she relaxed and enjoyed herself
Fun with Auntie Amy
Removing the toddler sized skates from her feet and before we rewarded her with cookies!
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