2014 brought a new milestone for my twin girls, they just recently learned to skate!
At first they held onto me until they got used to standing on skates, yet that was only for about 5 minutes. Then, they let go and were off on their own. Very nervous at first and going at a snails pace, they quickly learned to shuffle a little faster, fall correctly and get back up on their own {all in that one first day}. Twins learning to ice skate
While I’m always proud of each of my 3 girls, I do have to recognize them as individuals, especially the twins. So, while I could write a book on each of them and how well they all do on skates, I instead choose to focus on Katelyn.
It’s my little Katie that has really amazed me with her skating. Less athletic than her twin sister, Katie is also smaller, shorter, gentler and has low muscle tone. She was the last to talk, walk, run and jump – how well she’s doing on skates is truly remarkable.
She says she doesn’t want to go in lessons or a class of any sort, but the girl adores being on skates. I never ever would have guessed that it was her that would love skating the most. On the ice she’s brave, outgoing and eager to get better and better. For that I’m so proud. Go Katie, Go!
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Teresa from NanaHood says
Good for Katie! And good for all of you for getting out and exercising! Blessings to you from a very cold Kentucky this morning….
Teresa from NanaHood.com
Tammi says
Well, to be entirely honest here, I don’t skate. I haven’t been on skates in probably 20 years!! Next years plans maybe? Is it like riding a bike, you never forget?
Parent Club says
That is so awesome…we have bobskates for ds but I am not brave enough to put them on him yet…
Mystery Case says
How cool! I have three girls too. The youngest are only 14 months apart and similar in size and are always asked if they are twins. When they were little they use to pretend they were.
Tammi says
As they get older, they are changing a lot more. One is much taller and athletic, so I’m asked less and less.
Randa @ The Bewitchin' Kitchen says
Way to go 🙂 My hubby is bound and determined to have Carter skating this year…he just started walking a few months ago. lol. Men…
Tammi says
Ha! Perhaps he’ll be a very young skater!
Char says
That’s pretty impressive. I still haven’t put my kiddies on the ice, I’m so scared of them falling but you’re inspiring me to just do it.
Cheers,
Char
Tammi says
Pad them up! I was nervous too and still hold my breath when they fall. Lots of bulk helps ease our minds!
Tiffany says
So Cute! I want to teach my Kiddies as well…especially since i am not the most athletic of folks I want them to explore more activities than I did.
Tammi says
Same here, Tiffany!!
stevebethere says
Amazing looking at the video how they progressed and their confidence grow well done to both of them 🙂
Sue says
She’s doing awesome – that’s great she wants to keep trying
I used to love ice skating when I was little too.
Thanks for stopping by mine 🙂
Theresa says
Awww, way to go Katie! My daughter just picked up on ice skating this year. It is a lot harder than it looks, but I swear, little girls tend to be naturals on the skates!
Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says
Awesome! My girls want to go ice skating so bad! They’re still a little too small. I love the video you made!
Tammi says
Thanks Amy!
Claire says
Aww bless, I bet she had so much fun. I remember trying .. once 🙂
Tammi says
She loves it!
Alissa Apel says
Oh my goodness she’s so cute! I’m glad she’s really taken off with skating. What an accomplishment for only skating a handful of times.
Tammi says
I am so proud of her, she’s very determined on skates!
🙂
Kristi says
That is great that your girls are learning to skate. My two have never been on ice skates…..just roller skates……There are a couple rinks close by too…I should really make that happen! 🙂
Tammi says
Oh, I so miss roller skating!!
Joyce says
Third time on skates and not that old. Dang. That’s good!
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Tammi says
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Cathi says
Oh so cute and oh so fun!!
Happy WW!
Tammi says
Thanks Cathi, have a great rest of the week!
MrDisco says
That’s awesome
Tammi says
I think so!
🙂
Emilee says
How exciting! Way to go!
shere @shereypaul says
awesome!! kids can learn so fast 🙂
Tammi says
So true Patricia!
Jordana (@MamaKujo) says
Awesome! Can’t wait till my LO is big enough to get her on skates!
Melinda L. says
Wonderfully done! I remember when I first learned to ice skate, what a feeling of accomplishment when the day was over 🙂
Veronica S. says
Very timely. We want to get our 2 & 3 year old boys on the ice this year.
Anna says
HOW ADORABLE!!!
Chandra Christine O'Connor says
good job my girls are 23 and 20 and really dont know how to skate,
Darlene Demell says
That was so cute to watch your girls skating around. The little tricks too, she must be proud of herself. My grandson is just learning to skate too, they are such fun to watch at that age.
Nicky says
cute video!
Stephanie LaPlante says
Super adorable. They caught on so quickly.
Rebecca says
Way to go kids! You can do it! 🙂
Healy Harpster says
Oh, the twins are so cute! Congrats Katie, you’re brave and doing great!
Pat Weldon says
All my Grandchildren are learning to skate and play hockey at a local community center. The hockey program is run by a parent volunteer, free of charge!
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