Either Jim or myself read to the girls just about every night before bed. One of the girls favorite books are “The Little Critter” stories. A couple of nights ago I was reading “Just me and my dad” to them. One of the pictures shows the dad and the little critter in their tent for the night reading. On almost every page of this book you can spot a familiar spider and grasshopper hanging out somewhere. When I asked Elle what kind of bugs they were she answered “Pider”, and the cutest one “A jumpy hopper” translation- grass hopper. Of course I being mom about melted at her creativity and sweet little mind.
My girls continue to make me laugh and bring me joy each day! Thanks girls. I Love you- Mommmy.
After skiing the traditon is to stop at the Park Hyatt outdoor fire and make smores. It’s a blast and the girls love it. Nothing like a sugar and marshmallow high after an entire day of skiing!
The girls and I spent 4 days in the mountains together last week. It was just the three of us. We had a fantastic time. I had to work, so the girls went to ski school each day. I posted about that a few days ago.
I would get up early each morning, lay out their ski clothes, wake them up, make them breakfast, and get them ready. We’d be on the hill by 8:30 every morning. At the end of the day, I’d pick them up and we’d take a few runs together. It was like magic.
My time with the girls makes me smile. They make me laugh. Kenna is a nuclear power plant, constantly creating energy. Elle is a lone wolf, lurking just outside of the pack, picking and choosing when to jump in and when to watch. Being with the girls is not like being with kids, it’s more like being with little people. They are sharp, inquisitive, engaging and emotional. Me and the girls are connected when were together and it is a wonderful feeling.
I’m loving every minute of this. It’s almost impossible to imagine it getting any better.
I love you Kenna and Elle. Thanks for the killer 4 days.
Elle and I went skiing today for the first time. We had a blast. We rented her, a pair of her very own skis and then headed to the gondola at Beaver Creek.
I learned a lot about Elle today. She is a very focused young lady. I dont think she spoke but 10 words the entire time, and half of them were in response to me. She was completely focused on the task at hand. No emotion on either side of the emotional spectrum.
Once on the slope she did awesome. Elle has unbelievable balance. Gliding down the bunny hill all by herself was a cake-walk. She looked like a pro!
One of the few things Elle did say was, can I go over there, pointing to a steeper hill.
We gave it a try. She was doing great until her head of steam became a bit much and she did a face plant. Ouch!
Like a pro she just jumped up. I was blown away to watch a two year old face plant and just shake it off.
I had a blast with her. She was unbelievably low maintenance. No crying, no complaining (it was snowing and windy) just skiing.
Ellen asked how did you know when she was done. It was simple, at the end of a run. I walked up to her and she said; “Can we go home now?” That was is it, nothing more, nothing less.
Kenna had her first day of the 09/10 ski season today. She had a lesson in the morning and we got to ski in the afternoon together.
This will be Kenna’s second full year. She is a BC III (3) which means next level she goes to the top of the mountain.
In all the years I have lived in Colorado I have never known for us to have this kind of snow in October. Our city alone received about 22 inches in 2 days! All the kids had a snow day so we decided to take advantage of it. We had a fire in the fire place, and hot chocolate to warm us, with whip cream of course! Jeffrey decided to build a snow fort so we all took part, even Betty our dog. It turned out this snow storm was one of the most fun times we have had right in our own front yard! And who would of thought within two days it was all melted.
