Lucky wristband

This morning started real early - was at the rink by 6 am. Ryan wanted to practise....I think he is feeling the heat now that the test date is this week. That's a good sign, usually I have to cajole them to get up that early and skate before school. Anyway, since he wanted to do it, I was more than happy to sacrifice a few hours of sleep.

However, the morning didn't start off too well. He just couldn't land his jumps :( It was quite a shame as we were the first ones at the rink and he had clean ice and a clear rink ! Besides, it broke my heart to see him fall again and again, and I worry about injuries. Touch wood!!

It was getting frustrating as the morning wore on and he still was not getting it. Told him to stop but he wanted to try. Then he had a brilliant thought and said that he could not jump cos he didn't have his wristband on!! Rubbish,eh? Or so I thought...but after he put it on, he did a pretty decent program, not clean but pretty decent. That's is the (very) biased opinion of a doting mom! Of course, Coach is not too pleased as it was not clean. Yay...talk about superstitions!! Ok, now we know he has to wear it for the Freestyle test this Saturday. Wish him luck , and to those who happen to read this, keep your fingers crossed for him!!! Hope to bring you good news next week.