Today was the boys' last session of their five week ice skating class. Both Trevor and Connor have moved past the pre-Alpha stage into the alpha level. Connor had nearly everything checked off in the alpha level, but still needs to work on his fundamentals before moving higher; it probably didn't help his cause that he spent much of his time on the ice getting up to speed and then diving and sliding on his belly across the ice (he saw the people at hockey practice do it). Rowen, meanwhile, ice still firmly in basic. Although I believe his skills are improving, he was outright ignoring his instructor at several points--a habit that I would like him to break.
All three want to go through another set of classes. The next one starts next Tuesday, goes for seven weeks instead of five, and ends in a Christmas performance. Even though these classes have eaten up a good chunk of my Tuesdays (and a Saturday), I truly feel that they've been worth it. I'm not looking for my sons to take to the ice professionally, but I'm glad that they're developing the skills to simply enjoy the experience.
All three want to go through another set of classes. The next one starts next Tuesday, goes for seven weeks instead of five, and ends in a Christmas performance. Even though these classes have eaten up a good chunk of my Tuesdays (and a Saturday), I truly feel that they've been worth it. I'm not looking for my sons to take to the ice professionally, but I'm glad that they're developing the skills to simply enjoy the experience.
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