Last night the kids' school had a fundraiser at Skate City (roller skating), which they do now and then during the year. Most times that we've gone, Ric skated with the kids and I either didn't go or didn't skate and kept an eye on Evelyn.
So this time the little girl wanted to skate, so I got us both rentals. Mostly I just held Evelyn's hand and slowly helped her get around the rink, waving at the boys as they passed us....again....again.....again. But toward the end Evelyn and Alex hung on the side together, too pooped to go around again, so I took off to loosen up after all that crouching with Evelyn.
Wow, talk about reliving the day. Even the music was still 1970s and 80s. It was like I never left the rink from 7th grade...except that everyone else there was a lot smaller than me. I almost expected some cute boy to come up and ask me to skate. Oh! There's one! It was Ethan. I couldn't believe that my 7-year-old who won't even let me kiss him goodnight (only hugs) was holding my hand! Cool.
At the end of the night, getting in the car, Ethan said, "Mom, you're a really good skater."
"Thanks, buddy." (*wink wink* I still got it.)
Friday, March 14, 2008
Flashback to 1984
Posted by Katy at 6:58 AM
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hmm.... I specifically remember asking you to inform me when the next Skate City fundraiser was going on... but I don't remember getting a phone call this week. :( You know how I love the 80's... would love to have joined you and supported the school. Maybe next time...
You know, We Built this City on Rock n Roll. And, Girls just wanna have fun.
Can't believe they haven't changed the music! Sounds like fun. Did you wear your side ponytail and leggings with a long belted shirt?
Those were the glory days, back in Oakland NJ. To think we used to skate at the same rink, unbeknownst to us that we would someday have a life together. I can hear it now, ELO, "don't bring me down, down, down....."
I too have fond memories of Skate City - especially since it is the actual location I used to visit on a regular basis when I was in junior high! You're right about things never changing - it still looks exactly as it did 20 years ago!!
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