I recently took part in a record-breaking attempt to be the longest line of roller skaters, and I dragged my family along. I wanted to skate with Eleanor! August is too young still, and so is Eleanor really. Details, details.
She already has a pair of adjustable Fisher-Price skates with wheels that lock, so when the guy at the skate rental counter recommended them, I balked. The real deal, I demanded! We were given the cutest pair of ancient skates — toddler size 8. E hated them (“too slippery!”). So we swapped them out for the plastic Fisher-Price skates that she knew and loved, locked the wheels, and took one (long) lap around the rink as E held on to the wall. We both loved it.
p.s. I think the world record attempt was successful too, but I haven’t heard any official word on that yet.
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21 responses to “Roller Skating with Eleanor”
adorable!!!!
What I love are those adorable polka dotted leggings!
this might be one of the most adorable photos i’ve ever seen. of anyone. anywhere. anytime. cheers to your adorableness-producing adventure!
Her little outfit is SOOO cute!!
Unsolicited advice: a neighbor’s child was more badly injured than his parents expected when he toppled from his bike because his helmet was perched back on his forehead like E’s is in the picture above. I know that photo is not an in-action photo, but I see *a lot* of kids wearing helmets pushed back like that and it sort of defeats the purpose of a helmet at all. It must be worn forward on the forehead to protect their cute little noggins in case of a fall. The thing with the neighbor’s kid scared the bejeebus out of me. Our kiddo had been wearing hers wrong too. Now I’m crazy careful about it.
Thanks. I do know that, but it’s good to mention in case others don’t.
She sure is a lucky ducky to have a mother like you. You are so much fun!
So cute!
It’s fun to watch your kids grow up!
That photo is TOO cute
Such an adorable photo!
that first photo! love all the details.
That is just way too cute! We recently took our son skating for the first time, and it was so much fun. She’ll get on those “real deals” soon!
Such cuteness!!!! Where did you buy her outfit? Where do you shop for her clothes?
Seriously, best dressed toddler ever.
Elanor looks so adorable. I love that photograph, it’s a great capture! I love that she is NOT looking into the camera – you captured the entire moment. Precious! She’s lucky to have such a talented and fun mom!
This whole look is rad.
Such a wonderful photo!!
Oh my…. If i were you, i’d make a big Poster Out of this. Perfect Photo!
That photo is on my list of favorite kid pictures of all time. The tights, the helmet, the pondering look on her face as she gazes at the skates. Priceless.
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