The 08/09 ski season has been a struggle for me. I'm used to getting out and snowboarding at least once a week, more if I can. Every year that goes by and the older I get, my days on the hill are fewer and fewer. I guess that's what happens when you have to grow up and become responsible, but it hasn't been easy on me mentally. Snowboarding is my therapy. A couple of runs can turn a bad week good in an instant. This season is coming to an end in the next few weeks and it hurts my stomach to say that I have only been up 5 times... it's sad. Two of those have been spent on the bunny hill. (Don't worry, this is where my change of attitude comes in, I'll stop whining now)
My passion for snowboarding has been renewed with a love for watching my child LOVE to snowboard. It's hard to believe I have made it to this place in life where my son and I can spend a day on the hill together. Long before I had children, I dreamt of this day and how wonderful it would be... I didn't have a clue... it is so much better than I had imagined. I think I am lucky that Zach has such a great attitude about it. I guess not all kids are as psyched as he is to spend hours and hours falling down in the snow and getting back up on burning legs. Zach is a trooper and such a good sport!
So this last Sunday I took Zach to meet up with one of my friends and her daughter at The Canyons. Zach has many girlfriends, as most of you know, but Hannah is his older lady. He adores her and she is so sweet and patient with him. It was a beautiful, blue sky day. We rode hard until his little legs couldn't take it any longer, then we took a pizza break, and rode hard again until the lifts shut down for the day. We got the last chair on Saddle Back and we were the last ones off the hill. By the time we were done Zach's legs could barely get him up the stairs in the lodge, but he didn't complain once. When we made it home he got to learn how wonderful it is to reward your legs with a soak in the hot tub after a long day on the mountain. Bliss.
I can honestly say that I would take a slow day on the beginner slope with Zach over a powder day anytime, yep, I said it. It's true. I realize that it wont be long and he will be ditching Mom to go and ride with his buddies. Sad. I'll cry. There will still be plenty of high speed pow turns for me in the future. Until then I will enjoy every lift ride I have with my little Pterodactyl.... :)
7 comments:
That is so cute. I wish chan liked the snow, he went skiing once and had fun but said i don't need to do it again. LOL
Zach is the SH!T
What a fun day for you guys. Zach is a natural athlete. (Wonder where that comes from?) I love when you express your feelings so eloquently. Especially about being a mom, it makes my heart sing to see how much you love being a mom and you are so good at it. Enjoy every moment!
I love it. He is such a cute kid. We really wanted to take the girls up this year, but haven't gotten up.
Oh! We have puppies! 7 super cute boxers, so you'll have to bring the boys up to come see them. Love the fish tank~ so when's the housewarming (or should I say homecoming) party? ;)
What a great kid! What a cherished time in life! Great attitude for both of you!
Suz, that is so cool. I love how much you enjoy your time with Zach on the hill. My experience is a little different, b/c I have little girls that tend to whine too much. So I am usually pushing myself to have patience and enjoy the slow pace descent. :) You are such a good mommy, Suzan. I admire your love for your children.
Chris is my friend from work, not our Wawa "Chris"
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