First, Rod got a new camera for the trip just that morning and of course, when we arrived at the Environmental Center, there were problems with it. He (with my permission) went back down to town to fix it.
The whining started on the hike up to the lodge and it didn't really stop until we got to the top of the ridge in our snowshoes and I just lost it. I was all ready to pull out my camera when I realized this was not a moment I wanted to have a permanent memory of. I told the kids we were hiking down and then leaving. This is when the real crying started (me and the kids). So, I laid it out for them, either stop whining and crying and start being nice to one another or, it was back to the van!
For the first time ever, my emotional blackmail actually worked on my kids. AMAZING! Not only did they stop whining, they were actually helping each other and laughing. If only I could capture that moment and bottle it up for a rainy day.
The rest of the day was very nice. Rod returned with the new camera (still didn't work) and we got the size one ski boots for Jared. The kids all liked the cross country skiing but Jared was a natural. I am so sad we weren't able to get more pictures or any video of that.
So as Rod always says "To make a short story long" this ended up to be a pretty good day. The fact that I didn't delete every photo of our snowshoe hike it the real proof!
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2 comments:
FYI: Something is up with your Smile Box. It kept shaking everywhere on the screen and didn't upload the pics. I was able to see a few after turning the page, then turning it back. Maybe their system is on the fritz!
At least the weather looked like it was good! That is a memory that will stay with your kids forever! In the end, you have to be glad you did it!
Looks like so much fun! WOW! Your progress pics are amazing! WAY TO GO! Although I know I am not...after a two week break from the gym...I feel thinner today after working out!:)
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