One of the best parts of being married to Jim is seeing how well we complement each other, especially when it comes to parenting. I impart to the kids my love of the written word, Jim imparts his love of technology. I help them communicate their feelings, Jim helps them communicate their opinions. I can teach them to draw, Jim can teach them to drive (well). And I can teach them some team sports like soccer and basketball, but when it comes to winter sports, an area in which I am clueless, Jim takes the reins and has already introduced them to snowmobiling and now…skiing! See, if it were up to only me, I would never introduce the kids to any sport which involves mind-numbing speed and the possibility of high-impact collision…but thankfully, Jim is much braver than me and so our kids can learn all sorts of wonderful activities!
The kids have really, really taken to skiing. I was blown away by how quickly they progressed from falling over when walking to hurtling down the slopes. Jimmy is learning to snowboard while the other three big kids are doing traditional downhill skiing, and not only do they ALL love it (especially Becky, the kid who can’t stand winter!), they ALL are really getting the hang of it. I’m so proud! And I have no doubt that Tazie will soon be joining their ranks in a year or two, as every time we receive a package to our house, Tazie calls out, “Is it my little skis?”
And although I did join in on one evening ski session, I’m quite content keeping a watch at the bottom of the hill! 
It’s amazing how you all can go from hot Florida to cold CT with sports in the same weekend, and not get weather ‘lag’ Good for you all keeping active and healthy !!