My other apprehension was driving alone with the kids in a rental car, back and forth 3 times. I have no issues driving alone and am a good driver, it was suddenly the fear of driving up into the mountains, alone with the kids, without my navigator mr.ncot! But actually, it was fine. The kids had a brilliant 3 days skicamp - learnt loads and passed their levels - Markus is now a Red King (ie has overtaken me) and Patrick is a Blue King. I practised during the 3 days and now feel inspired to keep learning and improving. It reminded me that learning something new, and/or improving a skill is hard work and it can dent your self esteem. But it feels good once you see the progress you're making - however slow or small!
On Monday we also took Chris, Tamsin and Drew with us - and cousin Drew (10) had his first lesson snow - and loved it. Afterwards there was some epic tobagonning! Photos below...
And again I've learnt how much I gain from spending a night away, by myself, talking to no-one! my introverted self loves it. I think my thoughts, write my notes, hide in the steam rooms and snooze on the water beds. And come home renewed.
