This is my goal for the year. It's difficult, because there are so many things that I want to do and that need doing, but when I try to do everything, I constantly feel like I'm failing. I have to make choices, and certainly there are things that can be eliminated. It's a good goal.
As I skied with my boys over the holiday, I focused. I took in all the beauty and fun of a vacation with quality family time. Now, let's be perfectly honest: skiing is hard. Skiing with kids is really hard. There's so much stuff - to pack, to carry, to store, to put on, to take off... Every year, I have moments where I question our sanity in doing it. It's expensive, it's cold, it's difficult. But then I watch Nathan shaking his behind at me to show me how he's perfecting his turns, I hear Aaron shout "woo-hoo!" after landing a jump, I breathe in the cold, clear mountain air and admire the scenery, and there is absolutely no question - it's worth it.
I thoroughly enjoyed every run, frozen fingers and all, I took in the beauty of the surrounding mountains, and I smiled at the fun my boys were having in front of me. I also loved the hot chocolates and the games of Uno in the lodge and a visit to friends and movie nights. It was beautiful.
the ride to the top
best spot in the lodge!
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