Monday 23 September 2013

HOCKEY SEASON!!!

 Once more into the breach! We have exploded into hockey season, a little bit more reluctantly this year (at least on Dad and Mom's part). Our first week back we had both girls at a 7am practises at separate arenas; and we have one car.

 It's not that we don't love hockey or anything but it's almost a part time job keeping two kids in it (actually a part time job with money is sounding good right about now too). I can't imagine what it will be like when we have three kids in the sport (maybe they will start to like something less time consuming by then, ping pong anyone?). The girls on the other hand are over the moon about the season starting, particularly Noli who is finally old enough to join her big sister in the fun.

Before the season started we tried to justify quitting the league altogether and only going to shiny occasionally but their enthusiasm trumped our feelings once again. I do foresee some difficult choices about it all as it is clearly on a collision course with church activities. We have promised ourselves to not miss church on account of hockey so God hold me to that. For now we are doing are best to keep up with all the practises and games and clinics and tournaments (God help us,,). Seeing the older girls at the arena is always a good motivator for us to keep them in the sport. It really seems to give girls a sense of confidence. They know they are unique for playing such a "manly" sport.

Introducing Evie on the Ice Pandas (she was extremely unhappy about the name of her team and I admit I sort of agree with her).



 Introducing the rookie team mate Noli on the Frosties





Here we go. 

2 comments:

  1. Bring on the coffee... I think the ride just gets rougher.

    love your also drowning sister-in-law- kath

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  2. You girls look great, score a goal for papa

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