@Angela273 Yum on your supper!
Comment on the skating - I just nodded when I read 'painfully slow progress' - that's what we went through with our son when he began skating. He had the desire, but honestly just no skill, so he just barely learned how to skate. Turns out he was just not a sporty guy - had the same problem with softball, swimming, and soccer - but he loved Ukrainian dancing and fencing! Just ended up his talents ended up in other areas! :)