Good morning everyone. It's Saturday morning, the sun is kind-of shining, and we actually had a sleep-in at our house. That's pretty special. Today is going to be an action packed day of hockey. We were going to move some more cattle home this morning, but we concluded we might not have enough time before we're off to the rinks. Del did go set up panels and gates in the pasture where we have to round up the animals, but the actual chase and ride home might have to wait. The boys hockey season schedules officially start with games today. And of course, in separate rinks. One goes north, the other goes west. But, fortunately for us, the boys have some close friends on their teams; so we get together on car pooling and have a great time with whoever we go with. Today its Lucas with Kyle, and Trent with Jayde. Or vice versa. Come to think of it, its usually Trent and Jayde together. Those two have played together since Jayde started years ago. And Kyle gets to play with Lucas every other year. What a blessing to have friends to hang out with. And it gets better-their parents are awesome too. Thought we'd have Blayze today-he's our other hockey son-but his grandpa gets to take him. So, what I'm trying to say is, we're very grateful for friends, adult and children.
Then tonight, its off to my hockey game. Don't get too excited. I wish I could skate, but no, I'm not playing. I get to be behind the bench once again for the Ice Dawgs. Undefeated so far this year. Hopefully they continue on that streak tonight!!! They play tonight and tomorrow afternoon. Then, Tuesday, at home, and next weekend on the road. They're up north next weekend. I don't usually go on the road with them, but I think next weekend, Del & I will join them for the trip up north. I've never been that far north, and they need someone to go along to help with medical stuff. So they leave Saturday morning, drive all day, play saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, and then they're back Sunday night, late.
I survived my four days of work last weekend. My goodness, we had some busy days there! Think I earned my paycheck!! Wed and Thurs, I spent catching up at home. Friday, i went to town for an inservice, which didn't happen, and then back home for farm paperwork. After Del came home from work, we went to one of our pastures, and rounded up some cattle and brought them home. It actually worked well. Then my parents were over for supper, and they and Rol and Laureen, Alyssa, and STacey, joined us for cake and ice cream last night. We were celebrating Jayde's birthday a little late. He's not been home for an evening, since before his birthday, over a week ago. He has been busy with youth, hockey, and volleyball. His volleyball team went to Zones on Thursday, and lost by 2 points in the finals. So close!!!! He says he played well. He loves his sports!!! So now volleyball is done, and he can focus on hockey. And school! Can't forget that. Kyle has one more week of volleyball left. His final tournament is next Thursday.
How spoiled are we and our children?? This is the question we've been discussing as friends and at work. It's hard for us to imagine the plight of others around the world. I think statistically we are 99% wealthier than others. Hmmm, now thats food for thought. If we are that 'wealthy', and you consider the people you know who have so much more, then think of how little the other 98% has. It seems our needs are a little shallow. Our wants have become our needs. Makes me wonder if we're not enabling our children to appreciate what they have. How do we teach our kids to appreciate what they have, and make sure they don't think their wants are their needs. How do I ensure my boys respect and appreciate their 'comfy' lifestyle??? How do I ensure they catch on to 'earning' their wants? I for one don't want to raise some 'spoiled brats'. I want the kids to feel great self worth in what they become and what they accomplish. I want them to know what they have is a privilege, and not a right. Somedays I question if we go about this the right way.
Mom had her Ct scan on Thursday. Have to mention how grateful I am to my family for all their help this week. Dad had his cataract removed on Tuesday, had a follow up appt. on Wed, and moms CT on Thurs-and I did not have to go to any of them. Talk about a holiday for me!!!! Thanks to Rol and Laureen, Anita, and Alyssa. So, it must be my turn to take mom for her oncologist appt on Wed. This is the day we see the CT results, and the decision is made to continue or stop chemo. Yes, it will be a big day!!
Can you believe it??? My boys are both up and out of bed. Guess I better drum up an adequate breakfast/lunch for them. They're going to need as much energy as possible for their afternoon games! Have an awesome fall weekend.
Go Bombers Go!!!
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Hi Barkmans' Cool always wondered how this works. I'm not sure if this could work, but Jayms would love to have Kyle over this weekend when you guys are gone?
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