A little over a week ago, we hiked Timpanogos Mtn. with my family. I was slightly concerned about how my kids would do. Madelyn hiked it last year with James, so I knew she'd be okay, but I just didn't know what to expect from the boys. Austin is usually the one who asks to be carried while Trey runs all over the place whenever we go anywhere. Surprisingly, Austin did great while Trey made James carry him on his shoulders the entire way up (& back down) the mountain. When we got to the top, I noticed James wasn't even winded after carrying him either...so not fair. I'm so out of shape that I was almost as worried about myself making it up as I was the kids:) But to my defense, I did think I would have a harder time than I did. Last time I hiked it I was 10 years younger & in better shape...or so I thought. I remember my legs hurting a lot more last time. I didn't have any problem this time. I've come to the conclusion that it's one of two things...either I was a young, inexperienced
wuss last time, or carrying three kids around & going up & down stairs (also carrying kids) for the last 8 1/2 years has given my legs enough workout that they just took that mountain in stride. Probably a little of both:) My lungs struggled more than my legs. I'm not sure if that's a good thing? Overall, it was lots of fun & the kids did great! Of course the kids thought the cave was cool...I knew they would love that part. The only down side for me was the fact that my heart was constantly jumping out of my chest the entire time. Every time one of my kids got within a foot of the edge, I about had a heart attack. I kept forcing myself inbetween them & the edge. I know I'm a little paranoid, but it is a scary thought to think of one of your kids falling off...especially when you have one child who walks while looking everywhere except where he is going. It didn't matter that he was on James' shoulders, my nerves were still jumpy. I have to admit that I was very relieved when we all reached the bottom safely!!
