And no matter how upset I was that they were losing, I watched Kade and was cheered up. He had SUCH a fantastic time watching the game, waving his flag, cuddling with mom on the couch chanting "Go Oilers Go!" and just completely in heaven. No baby Ivy, just him and mom and dad, a really special time.
He's all tucked into bed, his Oiler's flag proudly attached to his headboard and I just know he went to sleep looking at it. His eyes were glued to it when I left the room. And he's not thinking about who won or lost, he's thinking that he just had a great night with us.
So I guess that its not the final destination, its how you get there that counts. And I'm going to try not to remember that the Oilers lost, but that thanks to them, I got to introduce Kade to something special that I remember from MY childhood here in Edmonton, staying up late with my dad to watch the finals, dad taking me to my first hockey game (I still remember that program you bought me Dad, wish I still had it) and seeing the Oilers at the airport when they brought home the cup, getting an autograph from Randy Gregg....I can't wait for him to have such great memories!
But that's enough waxing sentimental for tonight.... here's our hockey boy!
2 comments:
good lesson!!
Awh, how do I even respond to that. It brought a tear to my eye, and set a new perspective on the playoffs. It has been a fun and you worded it perfectly!
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