After our "Adventure" with our first sledding experience this year with Charlotte we have since realized that although she may not be a big fan of going down the big hill, she doesn't mind going down the small hill in the front yard. Lately though, Charlotte's favorite thing to do outside, which is pretty much every day, is to go for walks on the sled. Charlotte gets all ready in her snow gear, and I must admit she looks pretty darn classic all dressed up, and then she gets right on her tummy on the sled and rests her arms underneath her chin or chest and just enjoys the ride. It looks so cute and reminds me so much of being a little kid. It's funny you know, my bottom can barely fit between the sides of the sled and Charlotte can lay down comfortably and there is still plenty of room behind her and on the sides. It's funny to think that we were all that size at one time. Well, we go for walks around the neighborhood and look at all the Christmas decorations and Charlotte loves to point out the Christmas lights too. Sometimes she really gets into the walk and pretends she's in water and while on her tummy she puts her arms out as if she's in the water and moves her arms like she is swimming. When it works out, we bring the dogs with and they pull Charlotte and I on the sled. Their strengt actually puts me in awe, because honestly, I am not a small girl right now!
Also, we went to play hockey last Sunday at the local outdoor rink. Charlotte LOVES hockey and often plays with her dad in the driveway but this is the first time this year we have been able to get to the rink. Well of course, we weren't thinking that the night before it snowed so the rink would have to be cleared in the morning. Kevin and Charlotte got to skate a little bit (Charlotte on her boots...we'll have to get her first pair of skates next year) but it was pretty tough. She did enjoy Kevin pulling her around the rink on her sled. There are some good pics. of Charlotte and Kevin tossing the puck around but hopefully next time we go, probably this weekend, they'll be able to play more. At the end of our hockey trip I asked Kevin to do a slap shot because I'm always amazed at how fast and hard the puck is shot on slap shots. Well, Kevin gave it a try and because of the packed down snow there was too much resistance and he broke his stick right in half. Normally I would feel bad but being that he has about 10 more sticks in the garage it wasn't such a big deal.
After watching Charlotte and Kevin having fun and me standing on the side lines I realized how anxious I am do get to the end of this pregnancy. I've tried to stay active and do fun stuff but I'm realizing in this last week that my fun will have to be limited until the baby comes. And if any of you are counting, I have have 10 weeks and 4 days left!!!
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