At least the equipment all matches...

Here are some pictures of Big Sister's first adventures in using her "new" (second-hand) scooter.


Maybe it was because we were suddenly talking about how she needed all sorts of protective equipment, but she was very nervous about getting hurt. At ToysRUs, while trying on helmets, she said, "Maybe I don't need a bike or a scooter... why do I need knee pads?...um... Do they make face pads?"


When she actually climbed on the scooter (after I gave her a terrible demonstration of how it is supposed to work) she looked more like a little old woman with a walker. She moved about as quickly, too.

Oh well. She didn't fall down and break her face, so maybe she'll try again and in time she'll improve. And in the meantime, at least her helmet and knee pads are oh-so-nicely coordinated with her scooter. Which explains why she would rather be inside, doing this to her sister...