Another First - Roller Blading

A few weeks back, CP took the kids to the local skating rink for an afternoon of fun.  TJ ended up spending most of his time there on his backside.  They stopped counting the number of times he fell at 237!  But in typical TJ style, he never gave up. 

Shortly after that, he started asking me to buy some roller skates/blades.  I told him that we would look for some.  We got lucky at the first thrift store we went to - they had a pair that fit for only $5!

So we brought them home and he started practicing.

He tentatively pushed off.

and maintained his balance

and went a little farther

and a little farther

and really got the hang of things.

It wasn't long before he was confidently skating down our sloped driveway, through the gutter (aacckk!!!)  and into the street.  He now turns corners like a pro and is so fast I can't keep up with him.  His roller blades are one of his favorite things.  It hasn't been unusual for me to come home from work and find him out on his skates.

Just another "first" for our youngest son!