Ice Skating 104: Level Up Pain

The past few ice skating sessions had been very unsatisfactory. Just when I thought things would go uphill now that we solved the blister issue, Lil Shauna is testing me with all sorts of other complaints. Arrggghhhhh.

On Friday evening, she came home after shopping with the Fs and complained about this insect bite on her foot that was super itchy. She scratched it so much that the skin was broken.

On Saturday morning, we had a hearty Mac bfast at JP before heading for class. I was amazed at her appetite and thought that she must be undergoing a growth spurt. She was so chirpy until we reached JE. It was like the place was jinxed; she complained about a headache the moment we stepped foot on JE MRT. What the...

Fortunately, the headache didn't trouble her much bcos the drama lead this week was the insect bitten foot.... I have to say that it was a nasty bite. Not only the skin was broken but the surrounding area was red and swollen. We had a plaster on but she was still whinning so much when I put on her skate. I smell trouble.

Within 5 mins, she insisted that it was way too painful. We topped up with the gel pads in addition to the plaster.

She was still complaining how painful it was whenever she had the chance. I had to play deaf.

Class was painful to watch. J & R were early for practice; they are usually in the ice on Saturday afternoon. Seeing how hard they practiced on their own and how Lil Shauna was half dead looking during class, my heart ached. After class, the girl limped out of the rink. I think she deserved an acting award.

She refused to go back to the rink for more practice and started to take out her skates, the tape and everything. I was getting upset. She had an earful from me that afternoon. Arrggghhh.

I think she is taking my patience for granted and the scolding was a good wake up call. She said that she would work hard on her own the next time we come back to the ice. I shall see. Vomit blood.

Mummy Lim