-8.6 F

That was the temperature this fine morning when the Captain and the Diva went out for the bus. Welcome to January in Maine. No one should really complain about the cold - thus far it has been a fairly mild winter. So mild, in fact, that the first night of rec hockey was last night. The outdoor rink was not able to freeze properly until now due to the mild weather.

I am so not cut out to be a hockey mom. With my luck, this is the sport that will become the Captain's passion and we will be out there every day, every winter, from now until he goes to college. Even the high school varsity team uses that rink to practice on, so there is no reprieve in sight. The Captain seemed to love it and enjoy himself...so it may be in my best interest to stock up on thermal underwear and wool socks. I also have a lot to learn as I have never been a great follower of ice hockey. Luckily for me, I got my hands on the "Parent's Introduction to Youth Hockey" pamphlet from a rack in the dressing room.

The captain did very well - surprisingly well - during this first attempt at hockey. Although he was on his butt alot, he was also on his feet alot and was even able to handle the puck when it came his way.

Tomorrow night the Diva will go to her first figure skating lesson. I hope her results are as good as the Captain's. She gets very, very annoyed when her little brother does something better or quicker than she does. I didn't realize just how annoyed until very recently when she had to come up with a list of writing prompts. The subject was something along the lines of "Ten worst moments in your life". Number one on her list was "My brother learned how to ride a two wheel bike before I did."

Two days left in the month. I should be working, not blogging. Unfortunately, all the turmoil in the office lately has taken it's toll mentally and I just can't muster up the motivation I need to stay focused. That's from someone who works from home - I can't even imagine what life in the office must be like right now.

Hockey is a tough game. ~ Bobby Orr

iStJ

Introverted
Sensing
Thinking
Judging

iStJs are often called inspectors. They have a keen sense of right and wrong, especially in their area of interest and/or responsibility. They are noted for devotion to duty. Punctuation is a watchword of the iStJ. The person by whom others set their clocks is likely to be an iStJ.

They are easily frustrated by the inconsistencies of others, especially when the second parties don't keep their commitments. But they usually keep their feelings to themselves unless they are asked. And when asked, they don't mince words. Truth wins out over tact.

Famous iStJs:
George Washington
Andrew Johnson
Benjamin Harrison
Herbert Hoover
George H. W. Bush
Evander Holyfield

Fictional iStJs:
Joe Friday
Eeyore
Cliff (the Postman on Cheers)

It's a good day when I am likened to Geroge Washington, Evander Holyfield, and Eeyore all in the same personality test.

"A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference. Or so the say." said Eeyore

Snowday

Well here we are...again. The snow has forced the cancellation of school today. First time this school year - not bad considering it's January 19th.

It's January now...I kept up with the blog, for what? 7 whole posts spanning a week or two? Let's try this again.

I often feel like there is so much I have to say, but not the appropriate forum. I guess I still struggle with that the most in relation to blogging. Do I really want all of it out there in cyberspace for anyone to read and comment on?

What has happened since my last blog? School started. My work at home status became permament. The Red Sox did not make the playoffs. The Patriots did - so far. The Democrats took over. The holidays came and went. My children swam with dolphins in Florida. Each day we have settled in more and more in our new lives.

So here we go...another try.