Field Trip: Winter Skate
Making sure that my kids get exercise and sunlight in the dead of a New England winter can be a challenge. Last weekend, we were lucky to have some warm temperatures and sunny skies on a Saturday, so we headed over to the brand-new Winter Skate at Patriot Place in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Patriot Place was built a couple of years ago – adjacent to Gillette Stadium, the home of the New England Patriots. There’s shopping, restaurants, bars, a hotel, a movie theater and a live entertainment venue. It’s pretty amazing. This year, they added Winter Skate to the menu of attractions at Patriot Place, an outdoor rink for ice skating.
The last time we tried ice skating with the kids was two years ago, when my son was 4 and my daughter was 2. At that time, my daughter liked it, and my son hated it. This time, the roles were reversed.
My son loved it. He said it was “super-fun”. Every time he fell down, he laughed.
My daughter was not so sure. Now that she is 4, she didn’t like falling down. Nor did she like the thought that she might fall down. Even with her pink snow pants on to soften the blow.
I really should have brought the bike helmets. Next time!
Eventually, I got her away from the boards and out onto the ice.
What she really wanted were the milk crates. Of course, there are only about 5 milk crates out on the rink – and there are a lot of people. And everyone wants the milk crates.
Eventually, I was able to score some milk crates for her.
Then, of course, my son had to try the crates too.
It was so nice to be out in the fresh air and sunshine. Especially the sunshine!
Did you know that 70% of children have low levels of Vitamin D?
Skating while trying to hold up a wobbly kid is not easy. So, we each took a turn for some solo laps.
Vancouver, here we come!
Question of the Day?
How do you get some sunshine in winter?
Posted by: Melissa 6 comments
Posted in: Vitamin D
Tags: Winter Skate
on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 7:21 am
You guys are adorable! I supplement with good ole Vitamin D when it’s bitter cold! I tend to be an indoor athlete during the winter months.
on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 7:48 am
I love to go skiing when I can! I think it’s the most fun form of exercise out there.
on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 9:13 am
How fun! I admit: I definitely go underground with the cold weather. Good thing for Vitamin D in fruits and veggies
on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 am
Thankfully the winters in South Georgia are generally mild. Therefore, I make sure to schedule lots of games of tag, kickball, and other outdoor games with my nieces and nephews.
on Jan 22nd, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Outdoor Run at least 3 times a week!!!
on Jan 27th, 2010 at 11:27 am
I think you should all be on skating with the stars….looking good. Snowmobiling or snowshoeing during the winter months.