I've mentioned before that big boy really wants a skateboard. Ever since he watched Firehouse Dog the first time and he saw Shane (Josh Hutcherson) riding on one he has asked if he can have one when he's older. When we were staying at Coombe Mill he saw skateboards belonging to the bigger children and desperately wanted to have a go on them. I've always said he has to be at least 8 before we'd consider it, but I may reconsider this previous decision.
On Saturday there was a skate demo in a local park where children were invited to try out skateboarding and to have a go at doing some tricks. The idea was to introduce them safely to the skills, but also to show them how to use the facilities in the park including ramps and jumps.
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| Scooterboy |
As our boy is more used to his scooter he tried that first then had a tutorial on the much longed for skateboard. He did really well and continues to amaze me with how incredibly brave and daring he is, trying new things without fear. I think he really looks the part doesn't he ?
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| My little skateboarder |
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| What a professional ! |
Then on Monday I took both boys to Crystal Palace park to see the dinosaur trail. Big boy has been to the park before, but he hasn't seen the dinosaurs so he was quite surprised to see so many of them lurking around the park. Little boy was less impressed, but he still enjoyed being outdoors on a sunny day with his brother.
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| Dinosaurs in the water |
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| Dinosaurs hiding amongst the trees |
As you will know from previous outdoor kids posts big boy is really into climbing trees right now so he made an attempt to climb onto this one, but it was too high up for him to reach. He still enjoyed trying and I suspect it won't be long before he is tall enough to reach.
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| Big boy - bigger tree |
It's not only the boys who have been enjoying the sunshine this week - Neo has also been making the most of the weather and taken to sunbathing on the front doorstep most of the day. Here is a rare image of him awake and communing with nature.
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| Nature cat |
This post is being shared with the fab #countrykids linky hosted by the lovely Fiona of Coombe Mill
I don't see the year old ban lasting, sounds like Big boy has clearly got a board in his sights before then! I must say the skate session does sound a great way to learn safely. Might be worth seeing if there are any clubs he could join to teach him too rather than the try and fall method mine used! I was suitably impressed with the dinosaurs at the park even if your youngest wasn't and it looks so pretty there too. Thank you for sharing with me on Country Kids.
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