Ahhh...summer. Fourteen school days left til summer vacay.Her first season of dance has wrapped. Hockey is over. Gymnastics is just about done. Our heavy extracurricular load no longer exists.Until September... … [Read more...]
BOYS WILL BE BOYS
Having eight children living under the same roof means that my house is loud, full of activity, and did I mention LOUD? Of course having six boys makes it even louder.The other day Sebastian asked if he could put his hockey net in the playroom if he cleaned it up. I said sure, knowing … [Read more...]
The Wrath of Grapes: Taking on a Legend
When I asked Ron McLean if he ever felt overshadowed by the personality and presence of Don Cherry, his response was immediate and concise. "Rightfully so." But then he went further. "My honest answer is, my modus operandi in life is let your guest be the star, so I kind of feel good about … [Read more...]
Not So Sour Grapes
A lot of people came down hard on the Grapes in 2011. But the funny thing is, when I sat down with Don Cherry, it wasn't a loud-mouthed lout I was chatting with, rather a laid back, relaxed guy, who reminded me an awful lot of my father-in-law. I came with a list of questions from … [Read more...]
SATURDAY MORNING HOCKEY MOMS
What is the freaky obsession with some moms and hockey? Seriously, every Saturday morning I go to the rink and watch my son play Ball Hockey, and every Saturday it is the same thing - a bunch of mothers who transform themselves into a group of loud mouthed crazy women. Before the game even … [Read more...]
He shoots, he scores! The family team
So the other day you read about my hubby's pain in the ass and his surgery. (If you missed that post be sure to check it out - hubby comes home to knife). But you didn't get to hear about the ball hockey tournament - you know the one we had to race to after dropping the hubby off at the emergency … [Read more...]
Taking A Break
Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]
Getting Our Kicks
Join UrbanMoms as we discuss being active and making healthy choices in the "life is good" blog series sponsored by Nesquik. At a time when most Canadian children may not be getting the calcium and other essential nutrients they need, delicious milk - like chocolate milk made with Nesquik - is just … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – The Letter
This letter brings with it the good news that Cam made the hockey team he wants to play on next year - good job, bud! It also means that hockey is DONE for the season and we won't be stepping into an arena until August. Oh happy days!! … [Read more...]
Hockey Mom despite Myself
One thing I did not realise when I got married is how much my husband loved hockey. In fact, there were times, in those early years, when I suspected that he loved hockey more than me (those fears have been quashed...most of the time). He can spend hours watching hockey, talking about … [Read more...]