K & S were beyond excited but this represented another epic challenge for W (with helmet, suit, goggles and ear plugs to contend with) and no small challenge for me who dislikes heights and gets a cold sweat in any situation in which I have to relinquish physical control.
To cut a long, fantastic day short - it was brilliant. I was first up (typical!) and with W wavering I didn't have time to do anything except set a good example and throw myself in there to the depressing sound of them turning up the wind a few notches to keep me airborne.
Despite steaming up his goggles with tears and having no ability to reassure him other than hand signals as the wind tunnel was so loud, W got over his fears, went for it and loved it. We were beyond proud.
Every time K walks into a new social situation with his head high and every time W takes on a new physical challenge I glow with pride. Out of everything we wanted to achieve with home ed that is the headline for our family : we want to grab the amazing opportunities life offers.
