Tag Archives: Parenting

Dealing With Hockey Tryouts Cuts, Part II

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

Almost a year ago to the day, I was moved to write a blog after my son Kenyan was surprisingly delegated to the house league after trying out for hockey 9A1 and 9A2 teams.  I thought that he was better … Continue reading →

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Dealing with hockey cuts

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

This is my 9 year old son’s 3rd year of playing hockey. He started at the 7 and 8s level and we got to watch his quick transformation from the awkward kid on the team who could barely stay on … Continue reading →

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My Crazy Saturday

Posted on October 24, 2015 by

Today was crazy!  With 3 young boys, chaos is the norm in my household.  With 3 young boys in sports, this chaos takes on a whole new meaning.  Take this morning for instance… Kenyan had an 8:15am hockey practice but … Continue reading →

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New Hockey Parents On The Block

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

Meet the block’s newest hockey mom and dad! Albeit a tad unwillingly.  Amie and I weren’t exactly bursting at the seams to put the boys in hockey.  We wanted them to learn how to skate but wanted to steer clear … Continue reading →

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When My Kids Make Me Shut Up

Posted on September 6, 2015 by

View image | gettyimages.com I am blessed with three of the most smart-ass kids that I have ever met. Every word that I say has to be carefully analyzed and scrutinized before I say it.  I have to make sure … Continue reading →

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Grandma Doesn’t Like Papa!

Posted on September 2, 2015 by

I sat in the boys’ room early Monday morning before I left for work to let them know that they would be having a sitter for the day.  Trey was excited.  “Is it Shay?” He asked, Thinking it was their … Continue reading →

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Don’t Break A Leg Son

Posted on May 9, 2015 by

While watching playoff hockey yesterday, Kenyan surprised me by saying he wished he had a broken leg.  I am used to this 6-year-old coming up with weird things but had no clue where this one was going.  I had to … Continue reading →

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He Wasn’t My Dad But He Was My Father

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

Today, the man who was my father passed away.  During his illness I had a chance to talk to him like a son.  I never mentioned or asked why he wasn’t my dad. It didn’t matter so much anymore.  What … Continue reading →

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After All He’s Still My Dad

Posted on March 2, 2015 by

I thought I hated my dad.  Sure I had forgiven him for being a deadbeat dad and running out on my mom, leaving her with 3 kids to take care of on her own.  I had gotten over the times … Continue reading →

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That Aha! Moment

Posted on January 21, 2015 by

Sometimes doing homework with the boys could make for a very frustrating time. What makes it worthwhile are the ‘aha! moments’.  I particularly love to do reading homework with the boys, partly due to my own penchant for reading. Kenyan … Continue reading →

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