"I know, but I'm determined," said Sofia, "so can I have lessons?"
"We'll see," said their mom."
The next day their mom said to Sofia, "you can have skating lessons as long as you do your homework first, I sined you up for lessons on Monday and Thursday nights, I hope that's ok."
"Thanks mom," said Sofia.
The first skating lesson was hard on Sofia's back, but as she made friends it got easier and easier. Soon she was doing jumps and spins. The skating instructer was so pleased by her progress, that she signed Sofia up for a competition. Sofia practiced and practiced for it. On competition day Sofia was full of nerves.
"It'll be all right, said Sofia's instructed, just go out there and skate your best."
"Ok," said Sofia nervously.
I wonder how Sofia will do? I used to be a competitive skater and it was really nerve racking but exciting too!!! The best part was meeting so many other girls my age feeling the same way!!
ReplyDeleteDoes Sophia have back pain like you do Jen, or is that just a coincidence? I think Sophia is going to do really well Jen. I have a lot of confidence in her for some reason. But I can't wait to see what's going to happen! Dad
ReplyDeleteI was just going to say that competitions are so nerve wracking, but your Auntie Patti said it first! I wasn't cut out for competition or performance, but I wonder if Sofia is. I'm so interested to see what happens next!
ReplyDeleteI used to skate and compete too but I didn’t really enjoy all the stress. I also played broom hockey on the ice rink. That was lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteI'm nervous for Sofia,Jen. I can't skate but I can run. I was a good sprinter when I was young but like everyone else's I hate having the nervous feeling of competition too!
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