Eli got a few Target gift cards for his birthday, and he decided he wanted to spend them on a skateboard. I was shocked that Target happened to have a $20 skateboard, and now I have the happiest five-year-old ever.
We talked about the fact that learning to skate involves learning to fall, and we are trying to help him take safe risks.
Chris started Eli out by helping him sit on the board and roll down the hill.
(See Caleb? He was seriously bummed that Eli was the first to get a skateboard and desperately wants his own now. I told him we would see how we feel about Eli's penny board and maybe get him one that's a bit nicer for his birthday.)
(See Caleb? He was seriously bummed that Eli was the first to get a skateboard and desperately wants his own now. I told him we would see how we feel about Eli's penny board and maybe get him one that's a bit nicer for his birthday.)
These next two pictures are deceptive. They make it look like Eli immedately mastered standing up. This is not the case at all. He stepped onto the board, couldn't stand, and crouched to keep his balance. He fell soon after. But man, he looks awesome in the pictures!
I love Caleb in the tree in the background, and Daisy's interested observation. Those two really love their baby brother!
Skater in training? It remains to be seen. I'm kind of hoping he sticks with it!
