I learned that . . .
. . . there are a very limited number of used snowboards available for trade at the end of March.
. . . it costs $50 more to purchase a new board and bindings than it does to rent a board for one day and trade for a used board and bindings when one the right size is available.
. . . I am willing to buy Dude a new board and bindings rather than rent one and go back again next fall to trade for used.
. . . I will get $85 back when I trade the new board and bindings in after he grows out of them.
. . . 9 year old boys are ecstatic when you buy them a new snowboard and bindings.
. . . 9 year old boys like bindings with one strap.
. . . 7 year old girls will tell you a jacket fits perfectly even when the sleeves hang past her knees.
. . . pink is a magic color.
. . . pink is especially magic when configured with polka dots.
. . . it is possible for 4 people to bring home a great amount of smelly clothing after a 4-day minication involving snowboarding and natural hot springs.
. . . I love that my Hubby does laundry.
. . . even when my kiddos have a bazillion friends over, it’s still easy to get work done.
. . . I love that my kids are getting older and more self-sufficient.
. . . my kids don’t need me as much anymore.
. . . my kids not needing me as much makes me happy and sad at the same time.
. . . a 2 1/2 year old yellow lab can sleep in the same spot for 9 hours after playing at Camp Bow Wow for 3 days.
. . . not even the smell of food or the call of nature will get said dog to move.
. . . cats CAN survive home alone for 4 days.
. . . cats yell at you when you get home after leaving them home alone for 4 days.
. . . 8 year old neighbor girls are very responsible when you ask them to come to your house daily and feed a cat while you’re away.
. . . 8 year old neighbors will also do a great job of cleaning the litter box.
. . . Tonks is spoiled.
. . . even after days of snowboarding, my fam can get very excited about one more day on the slopes with friends up in Breckenridge.
Stay tuned to see what I learned in Part VI of Spring Break!