By Steph
This summer is a unique one for me. For the first time, my children are joining the kid’s program at Vista Verde. In the past, they may have tagged along with a babysitter overseeing them. But this year, they are jumping in with their little cowgirl boots and jeans. The past two weeks have been an amazing eye opener for me. Here is what I have learned:
1) The kid’s program at Vista Verde is amazing. Yes, I always knew that, and always sang the praises to potential guests. But, I now believe it with such intensity, that I am not just singing, but singing in tune.
2) The kid wranglers are saints. I could actually say this about anyone who works with children. The patience, energy, kindness and did I mention patience that they practice on a minute by minute basis is unbelievable.
3) Horses really are a kids best friend. Here my girls have grown up around horses, but I am once again reminded about the power of forming a relationship with a horse. I have a note sitting on my desk to Eight Ball from a little girl that drives this point home as well. I’ll share that one later.
4) A filthy, sobbing child is the kind of child we can all hope for at the end of a good day. My girls were so dirty yesterday afternoon, that the tear streaks from their sobbing left tracks like war paint. They traded off the crying, falling on the ground in a heap, kicking the back of the car seat all the way home and screaming in the shower as we attempted to remove some of the acquired dirt. Yes, I needed a therapy session afterwards, but I knew it was a sign of an absolutely amazing day at Vista Verde. Tomorrow I just need earplugs and a pre-game cocktail. In fact, maybe that is something we should provide all our guests who come with children?
My kids have no idea how lucky they are to be able to be a part of something so amazing all summer long. For those of you gearing up for your trip, just know the fun factory awaits your little ones. Bring on the dirt!