Hello 1986

Went roller skating last night. Yes, you read that correctly, roller skating. The band had a party at the skating rink for their younger students, so that is why I had some wheels strapped on.

We made it a family affair and took Matt. Before we left, Matt informed us he could not skate because he was too little. I find that interesting since he has never been to a skating rink and we have never talked about skating.

So we got to the rink, picked out our delightful skates (not roller blades) and headed off for a spot to put them on. As soon as we did this, Matt spotted the arcade games and started shrieking "GAMES!! GAMES!!" We got our skates on and headed out to the floor. Wow! All I can say is that it had been awhile since I had skates on my feet. I think the last time I wore roller skates I was about 9 years old. I can only imagine what Richard's students were thinking as I struggled over to the rink - what a dork!!

You should of seen Matt; he was too cute. He pretty much stomped his way around the rink. However, all he cared about was GAMES. After the first trip around the rink, all he wanted to do was play games. You should see a 2 1/2 year old trying to get on a snowboard game while wearing skates.

At this point, I left Richard with Matt and skated with my "oldest child" Bailee. She is 6 1/2 and as tough as a boot. She would wipe out, sometimes with me on top of her, and just laugh. I had so much fun with her!

It was a great evening. The students looked like they were having a good time and I know we did. I just wished the d.j. would have played Ghostbusters or Oh Mickey! That would have been sweet.