Well it was a wild and busy weekend..there we Minor Hockey night at the Monarchs (AHL) on Friday night...Hockey Sat. morning..cousins birthday party....golf and surprise party our neighbor...and oh yes hockey again Sunday....
But all that pales in comparison to the build up for Friday evening...Parker has his costume planned carefully..but you will have to wait to see it. Pics will be forthcoming. As for Owen...well he is still waffling a little.
The way we do Halloween is wonderful in this neighborhood..all the kids go together with the moms...dads get to hand out candy...and the best part I think is how the kids come back..dump their bags and trade / sort their candy so they all have what they like the most.
Janet and I continue the exercise routine...but felt a little guilty as neither of us made it on the weekend..but back on the horse tonight so to speak. We are determined to be in tip-top shape for many reasons.
Well if hockey, piano, school, and fun was not enough...the boys start swimming lessons this week....they are looking forward to it so it will be easy to get them there. They have a full schedule but both are good to get school work done around their activities. Parker is funny he actually does his entire homework packet for the week on Monday after school so he does not have to deal with it the rest of the week. Owen has a lot of homework but does balance it between his hockey well.
What it means is they both sleep well.
Speaking of which...midnight is late enough...off to bed..later folks
Monday, October 27, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
The Flintstones
When you sit down to dinner with a 7 and 9 year old you never quite know where the conversation is going to go but tonight it was a riot. Mix chicken, rice, carrots and Multi-Vitamins and you get a great dinner conversation.
Janet had vitamins on the table for all of us tonight as we continue our quest to be more healthy. The kids ate their Flintstone chewable vitamins but when we told them the name of the vitamins it led to quite a funny conversation about our different generations.
Parker asked who the Flintstones were and after hearing about feet as the engine for cars, and ribs the size of a car the boys might have thought Janet and I were nuts. But that got the two of them thinking about what it was like when we were kids ...
They asked what games we played...Risk, Life, RatRace (great on snow days) and such...they wanted to know what games we played outside...Krazy Carpets were a hit in this segment.
Hearing about a black and white television ... no showers ... and two TV channels certainly got them curious. They really classified us as dinosaurs when we told them that Disney was only on TV for 1 hour each week..not 24 x 7 on three channels like it is for them now.
It ended up being a very enjoyable dinner as we talked about many things different between then and now. Boy do I hate to say that...but such is the circle of life.
The weekend was hockey filled...Owen won a game 3-0 and lost 7-1....Parker had 2 practices...he starts games soon.
Owen finished his first school project and we have another to start this week...I LOVE SCHOOL...but I thought Janet and I were done in '93....nope we have regressed back to elementary school..maybe we will get it right this time around.
Talk to you soon.
Janet had vitamins on the table for all of us tonight as we continue our quest to be more healthy. The kids ate their Flintstone chewable vitamins but when we told them the name of the vitamins it led to quite a funny conversation about our different generations.
Parker asked who the Flintstones were and after hearing about feet as the engine for cars, and ribs the size of a car the boys might have thought Janet and I were nuts. But that got the two of them thinking about what it was like when we were kids ...
They asked what games we played...Risk, Life, RatRace (great on snow days) and such...they wanted to know what games we played outside...Krazy Carpets were a hit in this segment.
Hearing about a black and white television ... no showers ... and two TV channels certainly got them curious. They really classified us as dinosaurs when we told them that Disney was only on TV for 1 hour each week..not 24 x 7 on three channels like it is for them now.
It ended up being a very enjoyable dinner as we talked about many things different between then and now. Boy do I hate to say that...but such is the circle of life.
The weekend was hockey filled...Owen won a game 3-0 and lost 7-1....Parker had 2 practices...he starts games soon.
Owen finished his first school project and we have another to start this week...I LOVE SCHOOL...but I thought Janet and I were done in '93....nope we have regressed back to elementary school..maybe we will get it right this time around.
Talk to you soon.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Ahh the week is over...
Janet is watching TV..Parker is in bed sleeping and Owen just went up....the week is over...whew...and a lonnnnngggg week it was...work is tough for both right now. So a moment of calm in this storm we call life is good.
Parker had hockey tonight and Owen hung out at the rink as well. I do love that about hockey..Owen's teammate's little brother is on Parker's team so the four of them are getting to hang-out a lot. The requests for sleep over's have begun...but not this weekend as Owen has a late game tomorrow and early game Sunday.
Owen and Parker have been have a lot of fun together lately and it is very refreshing to see them bond. They were even talking sports in the van on the way home tonight and I believe that is the first of those chats.
So the Red Sox live to see another day...the guys went out to eat after my hockey last night and we got to see from 7-4 to the win. The whole place was going NUTS....well it gives us something to do tomorrow night as well.
Mr. P got another new Piano teacher last night but he apparently is nice and Parker continues on with his lessons...I might have to record a sample and post it here. It does allow you to post little videos on the blog so stay tuned.
Well off to bed as 5:45 AM comes early...Parker is on the ice at 7:30....
Parker had hockey tonight and Owen hung out at the rink as well. I do love that about hockey..Owen's teammate's little brother is on Parker's team so the four of them are getting to hang-out a lot. The requests for sleep over's have begun...but not this weekend as Owen has a late game tomorrow and early game Sunday.
Owen and Parker have been have a lot of fun together lately and it is very refreshing to see them bond. They were even talking sports in the van on the way home tonight and I believe that is the first of those chats.
So the Red Sox live to see another day...the guys went out to eat after my hockey last night and we got to see from 7-4 to the win. The whole place was going NUTS....well it gives us something to do tomorrow night as well.
Mr. P got another new Piano teacher last night but he apparently is nice and Parker continues on with his lessons...I might have to record a sample and post it here. It does allow you to post little videos on the blog so stay tuned.
Well off to bed as 5:45 AM comes early...Parker is on the ice at 7:30....
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Hard work Homework and Bed
Well the week got going in fine style today...Janet and I both had to work..but I think Owen gets the nod as hardest working MacIntyre today.
He was up at 7:15 AM...off to school...picked up at the bus stop....had to read for school on the way to hockey...1 hour hockey practice...home...math homework for 45 mins...spelling homework for 20 mins....shower....watch 15 mins of Pens / Flyers...then off to bed...I am tired just writing about that day..sheesshhh youthful energy is great.
So tell me ... how many of you with kids involved in activities have to do the divide and conquer routine. Janet had to drop Owen at 1 rink today...I went there for his practice...then take Parker to another rink for his practice. That is a normal course of business these days. On Thursday Janet drops Owen at the rink and takes Parker to Piano lessons. I have a feeling we are not alone in this tactic.
It was also quite funny at Owen's practice to hear the kids making big plans for the overnight tournament we are heading to in Rhode Island in FEBRUARY. The kids are so excited it is amazing. For many it will be their first overnight hockey tournament so I can understand that. I used to love those trips and I still remember the many games of knee hockey played in the hotel hallways. I wonder if they still sell those little sticks at tourney's anymore. We will find out in February.
Nothing much else to report except that Janet is battling a nice cold right now..as are a lot of people around NH these days.
Until next time.
He was up at 7:15 AM...off to school...picked up at the bus stop....had to read for school on the way to hockey...1 hour hockey practice...home...math homework for 45 mins...spelling homework for 20 mins....shower....watch 15 mins of Pens / Flyers...then off to bed...I am tired just writing about that day..sheesshhh youthful energy is great.
So tell me ... how many of you with kids involved in activities have to do the divide and conquer routine. Janet had to drop Owen at 1 rink today...I went there for his practice...then take Parker to another rink for his practice. That is a normal course of business these days. On Thursday Janet drops Owen at the rink and takes Parker to Piano lessons. I have a feeling we are not alone in this tactic.
It was also quite funny at Owen's practice to hear the kids making big plans for the overnight tournament we are heading to in Rhode Island in FEBRUARY. The kids are so excited it is amazing. For many it will be their first overnight hockey tournament so I can understand that. I used to love those trips and I still remember the many games of knee hockey played in the hotel hallways. I wonder if they still sell those little sticks at tourney's anymore. We will find out in February.
Nothing much else to report except that Janet is battling a nice cold right now..as are a lot of people around NH these days.
Until next time.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Wow..Monday already
First of all Happy Thanksgiving to friends / family in Canada...and happy columbus day to those south of the border. Always good to have a holiday, even though some of us have to work today.
Well the weekend was a blast...we had a great time Saturday night with our friends in from Vermont...lot's of people stopped by...and a good time(too good by some) was had by all.
As for Owen's game Saturday..that was a 4-1 loss. Yesterday they bounced back and won 10-1. Parker also played this weekend and he had a great practice...they have not started games yet.
The weather was fantastic here this weekend so it was great in the neighborhood. Everyone was out and about, but some of us still fight the grub battle...they moved to another lawn this week, and so the battle rages but we will win the war - hehe.
Well I am at work and it is very very quiet but I better do what they pay me to do.
Well the weekend was a blast...we had a great time Saturday night with our friends in from Vermont...lot's of people stopped by...and a good time(too good by some) was had by all.
As for Owen's game Saturday..that was a 4-1 loss. Yesterday they bounced back and won 10-1. Parker also played this weekend and he had a great practice...they have not started games yet.
The weather was fantastic here this weekend so it was great in the neighborhood. Everyone was out and about, but some of us still fight the grub battle...they moved to another lawn this week, and so the battle rages but we will win the war - hehe.
Well I am at work and it is very very quiet but I better do what they pay me to do.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Gotta love the weekend
Well the weekend got off to a great start yesterday. John and Laurie arrived from Vermont and we hung out for the evening sipping a few beer and watching the Sox beat the Rays....and peeking in on some hockey games along the way.
It was a fun night but low key for me...Parker and I were on the ice for hockey at 7:30 AM today but it was worth the early morning. Parker had a great time and even scored a goal in his scrimmage. YEAH PARKER.
John, Laurie and the girls will be joining us this afternoon for Owen's game and of couse we will provide an update afterwards. Then tonight the neighborhood is gathering at our house to hang out with the Lebourveau family and watch the Sox again...Yeah I know we had a party last Saturday..and we host Margarita night this coming Wednesday...we all have our crosses to bear..heheh.
For those of you who don't know..this neighborhood brings back memories of College life in a big way...problem is now we have responibilities way beyond getting to class...so the mornings can be rough.
Well it is off to do chores...Janet is on the treadmill again...she rocks...6 weeks in a row.
We will check back in later and let you know how Owen's game goes.
It was a fun night but low key for me...Parker and I were on the ice for hockey at 7:30 AM today but it was worth the early morning. Parker had a great time and even scored a goal in his scrimmage. YEAH PARKER.
John, Laurie and the girls will be joining us this afternoon for Owen's game and of couse we will provide an update afterwards. Then tonight the neighborhood is gathering at our house to hang out with the Lebourveau family and watch the Sox again...Yeah I know we had a party last Saturday..and we host Margarita night this coming Wednesday...we all have our crosses to bear..heheh.
For those of you who don't know..this neighborhood brings back memories of College life in a big way...problem is now we have responibilities way beyond getting to class...so the mornings can be rough.
Well it is off to do chores...Janet is on the treadmill again...she rocks...6 weeks in a row.
We will check back in later and let you know how Owen's game goes.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Normal Days and Dinner time
Well it was sort of normal. School....work...hockey practice, piano practice and homework.
Janet takes the boys to the rink and I meet them there on Tues. Thurs...and some Fridays....oh and just to make sure we don't have a quiet night they are starting swim lessons in a week.
We can honestly say the boys don't have a lot of down time. Nor does mom and dad.
But I have noticed that the routine of school and after school activities has really helped the boys settle down. Usually dinner time is a chore to get through as all of us are restless after long days...or the food is not someones favorite. Don't you love the line "how many bites do I have to take?".
Well for the past two weeks I can say that dinner time has been a joy. It has not mattered what the menu has been the boys have eaten with only small mutterings of resistance and the conversation has been great. We have actually gotten to hear about each other's busy days rather than putting on the black and white jersey.
We are all so busy that is has become normal and I guess that is the pace of life these days. But it seems to be working so we will keep it up.
Oh .... and of course we always look forward to Wednesdays...maragrita night.
Later all.
Janet takes the boys to the rink and I meet them there on Tues. Thurs...and some Fridays....oh and just to make sure we don't have a quiet night they are starting swim lessons in a week.
We can honestly say the boys don't have a lot of down time. Nor does mom and dad.
But I have noticed that the routine of school and after school activities has really helped the boys settle down. Usually dinner time is a chore to get through as all of us are restless after long days...or the food is not someones favorite. Don't you love the line "how many bites do I have to take?".
Well for the past two weeks I can say that dinner time has been a joy. It has not mattered what the menu has been the boys have eaten with only small mutterings of resistance and the conversation has been great. We have actually gotten to hear about each other's busy days rather than putting on the black and white jersey.
We are all so busy that is has become normal and I guess that is the pace of life these days. But it seems to be working so we will keep it up.
Oh .... and of course we always look forward to Wednesdays...maragrita night.
Later all.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Picking up the cause
OK OK it has been waaaayyyy too long since Janet or I have posted, but I have commited to getting us going again. We hope to get in and keep everyone updated as often as we can....
We are knee deep and beyond in Hockey with Owen and Parker and both are having fun...although there have been way too many 6:00 AM ice-times to start the season.
Parker is back into his Piano lessons and doing very well and he just finished Tennis lessons as shown below.
As for Janet and I it is mostly about who is headed to what event at what time....we crash on the coach together on Friday evenings and enjoy some down time...but wait even that goes out the door some Fridays as Parker and / or Owen have extra ice.
This past Saturday was a good day....we had a Grub party..well our neighbor had grubs killing his lawn so we got together and pulled sod...spread poison and drank beer. That moved (the beer drinking) to our neighbor on the other side later in the day as they had chairs out in front of their house. That led to more beer and a neighborhood pizza party at our house.
School is in full gear for the boys...and both are doing very well. They don't complain too much when it is time to do homework as both like the "git 'er done" approach so they can get outside to play.
That's all for now...but please stay tuned as we will be updating more going forward.
We are knee deep and beyond in Hockey with Owen and Parker and both are having fun...although there have been way too many 6:00 AM ice-times to start the season.
Parker is back into his Piano lessons and doing very well and he just finished Tennis lessons as shown below.
As for Janet and I it is mostly about who is headed to what event at what time....we crash on the coach together on Friday evenings and enjoy some down time...but wait even that goes out the door some Fridays as Parker and / or Owen have extra ice.
This past Saturday was a good day....we had a Grub party..well our neighbor had grubs killing his lawn so we got together and pulled sod...spread poison and drank beer. That moved (the beer drinking) to our neighbor on the other side later in the day as they had chairs out in front of their house. That led to more beer and a neighborhood pizza party at our house.
School is in full gear for the boys...and both are doing very well. They don't complain too much when it is time to do homework as both like the "git 'er done" approach so they can get outside to play.
That's all for now...but please stay tuned as we will be updating more going forward.
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