Time flies...

We survived the month of hockey tournaments. Phew. I'm a huge fan of my kids in hockey - I do enjoy NHL hockey but don't ask me about players or statistics. I don't keep track of those things. I like watching hockey but I don't think I could ever play it. I LOVE watching my kids play hockey. LOVE it. If you have seen me at their games, you'll know. Now don't get the wrong idea - I'm not a crazy hockey parent who yells at refs and insults the coach. I yell myself hoarse cheering on my kids and their teams. I have a cowbell that I bought from the UFA specifically for hockey. I even got all crafty and painted and decorated it.

You should know that I yell differently at Sarah's games than I do at Michael's games.

Mostly at Sarah's games I'm just chuckling with delight at these little munchkins falling all over themselves to touch the puck. You might see the odd superstar who can carry the puck from end to end but not often. I love how much FUN I have at Sarah's games - we're there for the pure enjoyment of the game. No pressure.

Michael's games are another matter. He's been in hockey for 7 years and I have different expectations of him and his team. I will yell at them to skate, hustle, shoot and, yes, even the dreaded "hit 'em!" It's a fact that contact is a part of the sport at Michael's age so when our boys are getting pushed around on the ice, I like to encourage them to give a little back. It's frustrating to watch them skate with the opponent down the ice (the opponent has the puck) and not give them a little shove off the puck. Anyway, a whole different level of intensity. LOVE it. :)

Contrary to what you may think, life is not ALL about hockey at my house. Emily has been in Drama and we were able to go see her in a one act play in January. She was awesome (no surprise there) and she was also the tech (props, lighting, sound) on another play. She's so smart and creative. I am really proud of her. She just told me today that this semester, her class will be doing "The Breakfast Club"! I am so excited!! She will also be doing her own directing project where she will get to choose her own one act play and cast it and everything. How fun!