Nora has watched the three of us talk about, plan and then go off skiing ever since she's been a baby. This year she asked if she could pleeeeaaaase go skiing with us. I was hesitant about all of it but then remembered Jackson was skiing when he was four so thought maybe she might be ready?
The two big kids were really excited to get her on the hill. But I could tell once we got there she was feeling apprehensive about the whole thing. By the time her skiis were on she starting to get clingy and weepy and I just new it wasn't going to go well. She still wanted to give it a try but when we got to the top of the hill she started crying (but saying it was because she didn't want to hold my hand) and yelling and well, we made it down the hill but then it was time to be done for the day (year). Thankfully they let both of us return our skis.
Later we found that this was just the type of skiing she liked! Much better.
So for the first time Grace and Jackson went off to ski on their own. They would check in with me every hour or so letting me know which direction they were going.
{Jackson's in this picture too on the far left blending in with the trees}
And then before we left they decided to give some of the jumps a try.
{Nora and I left our games and puzzles in the warm chalet and went to watch}
{Grace comes down the hill first and the right after Jackson. Also notice how there are NO other people on the hill, we are spoiled homeschoolers!}
They had a lot of fun practicing on the various "jumps" and Jackson especially decided he wanted to spend a lot more time here next time.
Not sure there will be a next time with the weather warming up but we will see.
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