Taos Ski Trip Recap

We went skiing in Taos, New Mexico last week. It was such a fun trip! We were gone Tuesday - Saturday with our friends Todd & Leah, and we had such a good time!

Wade's parents came to our house to watch the boys, which was wonderful! Clayton got to go to preschool on Thursday (which was picture day :) ) and Drew got to sleep in his own bed. I love when the boys get to spend time in East Texas, but I was so thankful that Marsha & Terry were willing to watch them here last week. It just worked out really well. Thanks, Marsha & Terry! Y'all are the best!!!

We didn't take many pictures (Shocker!), but here are the few that I have to share...

Is it just me or does Wade look like a car jacker when he skis? ;)



How is it that Leah looks so cute in goggles and I look like a big goober???

I learned a lot on this trip. So much, in fact, that I feel the need to make a bulleted list. Y'all know how I love a good list! It makes my OCD heart go pitter patter. Ha!

* I learned that I loooove every single thing about going on a ski trip, except for the actual skiing. I love the scenery, the wintery clothes (we don't get many opportunities to wear sweaters, thick coats, ear muffs, and hats in Texas!), riding on the lifts, hanging out in the lodge, drinking hot chocolate, hot tubing, etc. I just really don't care for the actual skiing.

I have been on 4 ski trips in my life and I have never felt comfortable on skis. I am terrified of going fast, so I spend the whole time trying to slow myself down so that I feel in control. I am just a nervous skier, and that isn't any fun. I wish that I wasn't such a scaredy cat. :(

I took a 2 hour refresher lesson to try to gain some confidence. At first, I'll admit that I was feeling better about my abilities. As I skied down the bunny hill I might have thought to myself, "Oh yeah! Mama's still got it..." When we got to the real slopes, however, I realized that this Mama don't got it. ;) I just resided myself to the fact that I am never going to be good at skiing. Such a shame...

* I learned that I am perfectly content sitting in the lodge watching the beautiful scenery with a book and a hot chocolate. I spent the second ski day doing just that and it was awesome! I loved every minute of the peace and quiet. :)

* I learned that I really, really, really love spending time with just my Hubs. We've been "dating" since June 2nd, 1995 and there is still no one that I would rather be around. I missed our kids like mad, but I sure did love being with just their Daddy. I feel like every time that we get away together, our marriage gets a little boost and we come home better than when we left. :)

* I learned that Leah is really good at being pregnant. She makes growing a baby look so easy! She glided down those slopes like a pro! You would never guess that she was 19 weeks pregnant. She never complained once or acted like she was uncomfortable. It was amazing to me!

* I learned that 5 days is about the maximum amount of time that I can be away from my babies without being totally miserable. I was really missing them by the time that we got home!

* I learned that you can learn A LOT about a person when you have a 12 hour drive each way to and from your destination. Leah and I sat in the back seat and gabbed the whole time. We see and talk to each other multiple times a week, so you wouldn't think that we'd have much to talk about. But... we sure did find GOBS to discuss. I feel like I know her so much better now. ;)

* I learned that it takes several days to catch up when you get back from a trip. My mother-in-law did ALL of the boys' laundry, changed all of the sheets on all of the beds, and left my house immaculate. How awesome is that?!?! I have a really, really great mom-in-law, for sure! Even with all of that done, though, it took me a good 2 days to get myself back into our usual routine.

* I learned that my baby boy desperately needs tubes. He has been a hot mess since we got home! He cries non-stop, isn't sleeping, and just isn't himself. I'm 99.99% sure that his ears are infected again. :( We met with the ENT last Monday and his tubes are scheduled for this Wednesday (the 10th). I'm nervous about the anesthesia, but so ready to get his ears fixed. By Thursday I'm hoping to have my sweet Drew back to his usual self. Fingers crossed...

I really enjoyed our trip! Out of curiosity, what is your favorite trip that you've ever been on? I'd love to hear from you!