What is there to do in New Hampshire in Feburary, on a Sunday, when it's 50 degrees out? Why skiing of course. Today Charlotte hit the slopes with dad for the first time at Pats Peak. He was a little nervous, worrying she might not like it and then would never want to go again. She is only 3 after all. However, she took to the slopes like a champ and had absolutely no fear of falling or flying down the mountain at break neck speeds. In fact, she kept getting mad that dad was trying to hold her to help control her speed. Crazy. This kid is a natural and I dont say that lightly. Peekaboo Street watch out!
We graduated to the bigger hill by the end of the day and before you know it, she was skiing by herself. Granted she couldn't stop if she wanted to, but she had no desire to slow down and just wanted more and more and more. However, dad, being the out of shape middle aged man he is, had to take a break. We retired to the lodge, had lunch with Kelly & Dave and the boys, sat outside in the sun, had a beer, and enjoyed our rest. A perfect day for what felt like spring skiing.
After lunch we hit the slopes again for a few more runs. Again Charlotte did so great. One of the workers attending the bunny slope asked mom how old she was. She proudly replied 3 and told him it was her first day. He was impressed.
The day ended on a bit of a sour note. After skiing Charlotte decided to climb a huge snow pile that had tubes in the middle of it that act like slides. Of course she went down one of the slides, which propelled her like a bullet out of the other end. She shot out of the tube, hit the ground and abruptly came to a stop. Crying and screaming. Mouth full of blood. She had came to a stop so fast that she bit her toungue. Great. Nothing like ending the pefect day with a bloodly toddler screaming.
She calmed down and we left. Although she really didnt want to leave. We had to tell her the mountain was closed and she finally decided it was time to go home. Dad is ready for a nap. Charlotte is napping. And we are both looking forward to our next skiing adventure!
5 comments:
AWESOME! Count us in next time!
That is awesome!!!! (except for her injury...why can't a day just be perfect)
And just where is Miss Maeve during all of this? Charlotte looks like a natural! Love you guys.
this reminds me of when we would go skiing in elementary school...do you remember that shelby?? we would hop on a bus to jiminy peak? dont ask me why this reminds me of that but it just does :)
Look at those little skiers!!! Adorable!!!
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