We will put hockey on hold for now

Not becasue of the money but because he does not want to do it again. 
The poor little guy who skated like the wind in figure skating was so weighed down by the hockey gear he kept falling and struggling to get back up.  The hockey clinic had little walkers some of the kids could use who could not skate.  At one point he was given one of those.  He looked like an elderly midget. But eventually he was able to get up and chase the puck around for a while.

He was soaked with sweat when he was done but told me he did not want to do it again.  So we stick with his gymnastics which he loves

He fought the germs

And the germs won.  Termporarily.
At four years of age he is showing some signs of OCD.  My little Monk.  I told him that hand washing was important so he did not get sick.  So he washed and washed and washed some more. 
My husband told him that rinsing his mouth with a flouride rinse would keep away germs as well.  So he rinsed and rinsed and rinsed.
He still ended up with horrible stomach germs.  Diarrhea and vomiting on and off for a couple of days.
He almost missed the birthday party he was invited to.  He had been waking up daily for two weeks with the first thing out of his mouth being "Is the party today?"  He seemed to be okay so we took him to the party.   And he was okay until later on that night.
Nasty flu bug, at least you gave a little cease fire for a boy to go to a friend's party

Happy birthday

Wow almost a month has gone by without a post.  Last weekend we celebrated his birthday.  We had his first big -invite-your-class- party at the local gymnastics center.  Although the turnout was not high (and the service poor) he had a lot of fun.  He had asked daily for over a month when his birthday party was so I am so glad it is over.
He did not pass his ice skating class but promises to listen better to his teacher next class.  I hope to have him in the holiday ice show.
He got a big ball that he and his sister (and sister's friends) can roll around inside like a bunch of gerbils.  He also got baseball stuff. 

Roller skating is not his thing

As much as he loves ice skating, roller skating is not for him.  He got another injury at the roller rink.  The first time ended up in the emergency room. 
Who would have thought that two things that seem so alike are not.
He did not have such a great time ice skating this week, either.  We got him new skates that did not work for him so we are stuck with the rentals.
I think he is finally getting it that our dog is gone for good.  He broke down crying until he fell asleep

He is so sweet

He stands at the bus stop every morning and tells his big sister goodbye and that he is going to miss her.
He knows she is having trouble with school and gives her a hug and kiss and tells her that he loves her.  He says he will beat up her teacher for her.
He is going to make someone a very happy wife when he grows up

Bubble wrap

He is amusing himself with bubblewrap right now.  It is amazing how fun it is to him, jumping up and down on it.  He got his Halloween outfit, a baseball jersey and hat.  He put in a request for his birthday cake.  Baseball theme of course. How fun to be so easily amused.  He is putting his own clothes on now, too.

Ice skating

He passed his first ice skating class and was very interested in the ice hockey players.  I believe he found something that makes him as excited as baseball