As a mother, one of the things I readily accepted is the fact that I don’t know and can’t teach my daughter everything.  There are some things that are better left to the experts…like ice skating. :)

Over the weekend (thanks to an ice skating birthday party hosted by our friends), my Li’l Munchkin gained the confidence to explore the ice on her own after only some very basic instructions from an ice skating instructor.  I was beaming with pride as I watched and took photos and videos of Abby balancing on her skates without having to hold on to anyone.  My heart skipped a beat and I held my breath every time she fell.  But after every fall, she got up again and tried to skate.  Abby’s not exactly gliding and sliding on ice yet, but before the summer is over, I’m guessing she’ll already be an expert skater. ;)

Here are the photos…

Abby listens intently to Ms. Kate for some basic instructions.

Holds on to dear life, that is, Ms. Kate’s Jacket.

Oops!

Getting some help from Ms. Kate…

…and Abby agrees to let go.  Way to go! :D

At 4 years old, Abby was the youngest of the birthday party guests to go on the ice. I just thought I’d mention that.  Can’t help it, sorry! :D

Abby wants to go back on the ice soon.  And she will. :)

I’m sharing the videos, too, of course!  But first, a message to my Mom…Mimi, it might be better if you don’t watch the videos.  :D  But if you insist, please, don’t scold Abby’s well meaning parents.  Hee hee.

And to all of you, don’t think we’re horrible parents, ok?  Because really, we’re not…most of the time.  :P

I’m calling this next video, “Daddy to the Rescue”.

The girl at the end of the clip is Nikki, if not for whose arrival at the party, Abby wouldn’t agree to go on the ice.  Thank you, Nikki!  Oh, and in case you’re wondering, Hubby isn’t much of an ice skater.  But he looked very convincing, didn’t he?  As for me, I too shall conquer the fear of ice skating and falling on my big behind.  I’m giving myself until the end of the year. It shouldn’t be any different from cooking. Har har! :P  Seriously, I’d love for the three of us to skate together someday soon.

Have a great week y’all!  Cheers to bravery and courage!