Today was the first day of our kids hockey seasons. It was also Violet’s first game ever. Both did great and are very excited that the season has started. We spent around 4 hours in the rink today, and I’m thinking that will be a pretty normal Saturday. I was pretty light with the camera today, only 200 pictures between the SLR and my Cell phone. I took a bunch and put together today’s picture of the day collage. I think it’s safe to say I’ll be doing something more with today’s pictures. Of course in the coming months I’ll have lots of Saturday hockey pictures.
After dinner today me and the kids headed out for a little ride. Jacob rode his bike and Violet rode in the trailer. We headed to Marie Curtis Park where the kids played for a bit before we road home along the lake. I really enjoyed riding with Jacob and it’s amazing to see how much better he’s gotten in the last three weeks (POD:Learning to Ride).
Tonight after work I spent some time with Jacob building his Mega Zords. It’s the first time I’ve really sat down with him to look at all his new Zords. I am shocked by how complicated they are. I love seeing how excited he gets as he shows me the many different combinations they make. He always seems to have one or more in his hands. Even tonight I told him he could play outside while I did some work on Melissa’s bike, he brought out his newest Zords to play with. I couldn’t help but take picture of him on the planter playing.
Today you are 5. It’s a start of a big year, with new responsibilities and challenges. Having watched you grow from my little baby to the young boy you are today I am confident in your ability to meet them. The last year has had its challenges, new school, new responsibilities and you handled them so well. Of course this new year will bring its own challenges, and you’ll have successes and failures but you will get through them.
Your first year of school is coming to an end and after a rough start you seem to love it. I hope you always will. Remember school provides the foundation for your future life. So its been with joy that I’ve watched you excel at it, From the class room to the playground you seem to thrive at school each and everyday. Your mother and I want to help you to succeed and to make sure that you are in the best school and program for that to happen. Your future at school could hold many things, from French Immersion to the Gifted program. What ever happens remember always try your hardest and your mother and I will always be proud of you.
Last night Jacob came running up to me all excited, it seems he saw an iPad where it showed Toy Story. So now my not quite four-year old wants an iPad. It was so amusing that I just had to get it on tape and share it with the world. Of course this also makes me realise that I have to do more with video. So I’m hoping to start doing regular video post, so stay tuned.
