There are many times when I think that my children will not be able to do something but decide to try any ways. My children tend to get overstimulated when there are too many people or too much noise. There are certain situations where I go in thinking that they may get overstimulated but at the same time I don't want to keep that fear from me giving my children new experiences. It would be easier just to sit at home all the time where I know that they will not become overstimulated but what kind of life would that be for them or for me. I want them to experience things and if it is to overstimulating then remove them from the situation.
My cousin invited us to her daughters birthday party which was held at a roller skating place. I wasn't going to go but figured it would be something new to try. But I did go in expecting that we wouldn't stay long because it would be to much for one of the kids. I was babysitting my niece and nephew at the time also (ages 10 & 5). I figured the 10 year old could help out with the smaller ones and found a sitter for the baby, Aiden. We got there, got our skates, and attempted to go out onto the floor. Mind you I haven't skated since the 90's but did O.K. I guess. Both Alex and Katie attempted to skate but kept falling down and wanted the skates off so I took them off. Alex decided that he still wanted to go out on the floor so I took him out there. He held my hand and ran along side me as I skated (slowly) laughing and smiling the entire time. Katie hung out on the carpeted area playing with her cousins and having a good time. Neither one of them became overstimulated and had a great time. I was surprised that they both did so well. It wasn't until we came to leave that I had problems with any of them and it was the one I least expected. The 10 year old didn't want to leave so she was upset, then accidently spilled some juice on her pants and started crying. Poor thing must have been tired because she never acts like that. But all was well after 5 minutes of talking to her.I went in expecting the worse and it turned out to be such a great afternoon. I am so glad that I decided to take the chance and take the kids skating. I am very sore because I haven't skated in a very, very long time but it was well worth it. I probably won't be saying that tomorrow morning when I wake up not able to move. :) I can't wait to take the kids again. If I have another adult there helping with the kids I bet they will both skate and have a great time.
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