The Winter Olympic Games in Sochi have caused quite a bit of excitement at the Kiddodiddo Ranch! Everyone has found an event to enjoy.
Curling does not disappoint- I think we may be the only family on the street that knows when and how to cheer for this event (Sweep- Harder! HARDER!) I think the Norwegian Pants may have something to do with it. Or maybe because it's one of the few events that Gary and I have tried and enjoyed.
(If you are not familiar with the Norwegian Pants, here are a few educational links. We've been fans of the Pants for last few years. http://mashable.com/2014/02/18/norway-curling-pants/
The kiddodiddos also enjoy snowboarding, ice dance (Mia, Simon and Rachel dance and spin around the living room while they watch), skeleton and bobsled. Here is Mia, Rachel and Simon in their homemade bobsled.
Jonny is enamored with the biathlon. Skiing AND shooting? Yes please. Here he is with his homemade ski equipment. It worked very well on carpet- not so much on the snow. I didn't know he thought it would work outside, but when I peeked out one morning, there he was, ready to go. He took a minute to adjust his foot straps and tried to take off. I think he sank. It was not long before he (in disgust) threw his "ski poles" and came inside. Sigh- I think that's how it goes for kids: grand dreams versus reality.
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You said it so well -- grand dreams vs. reality. It explains so much of childhood and life, really :)
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