Sledding

Caitlyn and Jonah were so excited that we finally got enough snow to go sledding yesterday.  It worked out great that Caitlyn and Keith were off for Martin Luther King day.  The only problem was everyone must have had the same idea because the hill that we go to, that we usually have to ourselves, was packed.  I was proud of myself for not turning around and going home when I saw the crowd.  I have been experiencing more than my usual social anxiety and my instincts told me to run when I saw the crowds.  I couldn't disappoint the kids though, so we went anyway.

The smiles were worth it.  They had a great time.  It didn't end up being too bad.  We had to wait our turn, but never for too long.  At one point a boy (probably 12 or 13 years old) walked right out in front of Jonah as he was cruising down the hill.  Jonah knocked him right over, but luckily neither of them got hurt. 

Caitlyn had her usual nerves the first time she went down.  I love the look on her face, she is scared, but loves it at the same time.

She always got nervous at the top of the hill, but by the time she got to the bottom she was all smiles. I think the crowds made her more nervous than usual because she was afraid of bumping into someone, especially after she saw Jonah do it.

Jonah was not nervous at all.  He loved every second of it and had no fear.  I love the look on his face.

We had been inside a lot this weekend so it was really nice to get out.  Jonah desperately needed to get out and burn off some energy.

Wyatt wasn't thrilled with the whole thing.  He thought it was fun for a minute and then he had had enough.  Keith or I would just stay with him at the bottom of the hill and pull him around a little while we watched the kids go down.  He was a good sport, but grew tired of it quickly.  It was really cold yesterday so I think he was freezing and I realized when we got home that he was starving as well.  Looking back he was a really good sport!

I'm like Caitlyn, I get nervous at the top of the hill every time.  I love having older kids that we can do these fun things with.

Keith and Jonah had fun racing down.  Caitlyn didn't want to go with them because she was sure they would bump into each other.  I'm glad we finally got to go sledding this year!