Now that the weather is getting colder and bike riding days are numbered, Owen seems to have shifted his focus to hockey. The fact that we signed him up for a Learn To Skate program through one of the local hockey clubs really got things started. I think this is a little bit of a case of parents living vicariously through their children. And I'm not just talking about Ken here. Both Ken and I wanted to play hockey at one time or another during our childhood but neither of us was able to. So while a part of me has hesitated because I know if he continues to play hockey it has the potential to be very expensive, part of me really wants him to do it. To be fair it hasn't been all our idea - he did express an interest all last winter - possibly driven by watching his cousins play hockey - and he had a great time trying to skate on the outdoor rink near our house last winter. So we aren't exactly forcing this on him. Ken took him to the first session this past Sunday and he was beside himself with excitement, especially that he actually got to wear real hockey equipment- including pants, elbow and knee pads, a jersey and gloves - and he even got to bring it home (for the learn to skate they can borrow equipment for the duration of the program). 
Owen all ready to go
He apparently spent a lot of time falling down and getting back up but that did not dampen his enthusiasm one bit. He was so exhausted he fell asleep on the way home, still wearing his gloves which he refused to take off.
Since Sunday he has been wearing his gloves around the house and going outside to play hockey, wearing his gloves, every chance he gets. Quite honestly I'm a little surprised he hasn't asked to bring them to bed with him.
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