I was scared. I figured it was too cold, I mean it was 3 below when we left the house this morning. I didn't have the right kind of gloves. How would I help Andrew if he needed it, since I'd be such a beginner?
Then we went to the class and the instructor started talking about different stances and how to get back up and hills with turns and I was SOOO scared! I really didn't want to go, but if I didn't go, Andrew couldn't go. So we slapped on the skis and out we went...and it was love at first glide!
I fell a few times but it was a wonderful experience over all. We took the trail twice, and Andrew wanted to do a third time but we agreed to come back tomorrow morning instead. We are members of Wood Lake Nature Reserve so the ski rentals are free. I forsee us getting in great shape as we squeeze every bit of trail goodness out of the rest of this season and then eagerly await next season. Andrew says he's gonna save all his allowance until he can buy his own skis and shoes so we can go even when the building isn't open. Sigh. We love!!!
Wow, you are amazing to me!! You're always on a wonderful adventure, building a childhood of incredible memories for Andrew, and above all...trying new things! I'm so proud of you, and can't wait to try something new WITH you! :)
By the way....LOVE that song in the post below. Just gorgeous and uplifting! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Christi | February 16, 2008 at 01:59 AM
GO Minda! You rock woman. Always pushing yourself to meet your fears and try something new. I wish I could do that. My husband loves to ski. He's been trying to drag me for years. Im afraid of heights!
Posted by: Sarah Rice | February 16, 2008 at 02:11 AM