As Hayden always is, he is timid at a new place. He went to ski school last year already and got used to the slopes but barely went down it - more like getting used to snow and just getting into skis in general. This year at a new ski school, he was not happy the first day. But as persistent parents, we knew it was good for him to continue and conquer his fear of new places and surroundings on day two of ski school. We expected him to hate it and mostly hang out inside the lodge and play in the warm daycare center. But behold!!!! It was not so, he was out on the slopes all day! He loved it and went again and again and again. The school was very good in that they understood him and kept pushing him in a fun way. He loved it! We saw him clap and laugh after each run. We hid ourselves in our helmets, goggles and ski masks so he could not recognize us (funny thing is, that he kinda did recognize us - but he wondered why the heck did we not respond to him as he said our names? We did not talk to him as we got closer because we wanted him to continue). Nevertheless, he looked over to us, but kept going on with his lessons. We were able to see him go run after run after run. What excitement it was for us. In case the video was not available on the other blog I posted, there are two videos on my facebook that did post. Hayden had a blast! Great trip.
Awesome! I hope my boys are as adventurous as Hayden, that is if I ever decide to take them to the slopes. Post more pictures and videos. Oh, which resort did you guys go?
ReplyDeleteSure cuz, u gotta take your kids so it can be a family trip- u can't keepthis great think called snowboarding away from them- ;). We went to Sol Vista. It's a smaller resort near Wi yer park where we went last year. Thought I would like Winter Park, Brackenridge etc etc much more because it's larger but I loved Sol Vista because the lodge was literally next door to the shops, lift chairs and everything. I like the fact that I can watch Hayden, go back to the lodge or whatever and it was right there. Ideally, a ski in/ski out arrangement at a larger mountain would be most ideal.
DeleteAs with other kids, when they see there parents thye would command the parent's attention but to see him independent and doing his own thing... Not knowing you guys are around....Had to be a priceless moment
ReplyDeleteIndeed it was... Priceless-
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