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Old Mountain Field – Skate Park
This will be the 2nd full year of skating/scootering at the skate park and my kids almost never want to leave. My youngest constantly asks me, “why do the big kids always swear,” and I tell him that, “it’s because they feel comfortable with their friends here and this is a place to blow off steam and not worry about adults for a while….but you are not old enough to talk like that!” “Crap!” For all it’s worth, I’ll take all the swears and conversations of varying topics if they keep cheering on, instructing, humoring, guiding and encouraging my kids like they did today… Here are some pictures of my…
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Live Audio at Learn to Skate
Had a bit of fun this weekend at Learn 2 Skate. My youngest didn’t want to wear anything as we think he knew the implications, but a friend and I thought it would be interesting to mic up their 4-year old…and it didn’t disappoint! While long, this video shows some of the mental and emotional processing that goes on in a young mind during an event. As adults sit in the stands, one may imagine what they are saying or feeling…but it may not always match up with what’s actually going on. If you have an extra 14 minutes, sit back and watch the wonders of a 4-year old.
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North Kingstown Skate Park @ McGinn Park
It’s been a fun two weeks since my kids took up skating. Our 5-year old prefers sitting and using a scooter, but his 7-year old big brother has earned several cuts, bangs and bruises as he attempting drop-ins and ollies…..1/4 pipes, 1/2 pipes and meeting new, cool AF people who are willing to hand out pointers and a solid hand. ….of course, my kid’s education in how to use swears in many different ways has been fun too… Here are some fun and gnarly photos are my guys, other guys and a gal showing some of their skills! (if you are one of the athletes in the photos, message me…
