Last week, Devan started his inline skating class. He's been practicing around the house (of course) and had gotten pretty good. Granted, he's VERY slow, but could maneuver and stay upright, which is huge! He's taking it with his friend Ari, whose done it before. There was a big group and 4 instructors. More than half the class had already taken it so they were zipping around the gym doing other drills. Devan was with the beginners and was getting frustrated because he kept comparing himself to the "pros". I tried to tell him that all the beginners were in his area, and he was one of the only kids that weren't falling every 30 seconds. But he still got upset because he wasn't first when they would go across the gym. He will get better. It took Ari 3 classes before she could zip around fast. Too bad he's missing the next 2 classes because we'll be in OR.... But eventually he'll get there (and they play hockey games on skates, which he will love!)
All geared up and ready!
Devan and Ari
Go, Devan, go!
He may not have been the fastest, but he can tie his shoes now! Afterwards, Ari was getting upset and crying because she couldn't tie her shoes. Devan says "I can show you Ari!" So, glad we ended on a high note.
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