Life of a Hockey Widow

Off to Montreal He Goes...

As you now know, he's been traded.  FINALLY, we will be able to get some sleep.  Last night was horrible!  Not knowing what was going on, but knowing that something would be.

Sopes is already at the airport and ready to fly out.  This is the nature of the beast, moving at a moments notice!

The kids have arrived home from school and just found out.  I guess they're well adjusted, because without skipping a beat they asked, "Can we play outside?"  Not having to pick them up and move again is a beautiful thing.  Trying to work and figure out all of the logistics, not so fun.

Atlanta was a wonderful place for Sopes.  The fans welcomed him, along with our family, with open arms.  I can't thank them enough for following me on my blog, sending me photos and the kind words that we've received.  It's true - southern hospitality rocks!!  It will all be truly missed.

Sopes is VERY excited to be in Montreal!  To be in the play-off race is what it's all about.  I know he will give his all when he steps on the ice each night, just like he's always done.  On Saturday night, when he steps on the ice, I will be the proud wife in the stands!!  GO SOPES #55!

 

 

 

Daddy HELP!!

Like every other working mom in America, sometimes it's overwhelming.  Last week was no different.  My nanny, who is more like my second set of hands, was in Hawaii on vacation.  I had to manage my time wisely,  so making beds and laundry was not at the top of the list!  

By the end of the week, I could tell the kids were getting antsy.  Maybe it was the fact that I packed cereal for lunch along with double milk money (It's healthy right?), or the fact that for once I wasn't running around cleaning.  They're all very used to a schedule and how things are done the "Mommy Way".  I wasn't trying to be lazy, just prioritize.  Snuggling was MUCH more important!

When I woke on Sunday, all of the kids were cleaning.  Beds made, clean rooms, even unloading and loading the dishwasher!  Life was great - or so I thought.  The phone rang, it was Sopes.  He was laughing his ass off about a text message that Jake had sent him.  Apparently, the laundry was a huge issue.  The kids neatly piled it all and took this photo to send to Daddy - along with the word HELP.  If Sopes was home, it never would have looked like that.  He NEVER sits!  Yes, it's a huge pet-peeve of mine that he can't just relax.

So I spent Sunday relaxing, and doing laundry.  By Sunday night the kids were in amazement that it was complete.  Putting it away...wasn't that ambitious!

UNCLE!!!

Ok- today is one of those days! Stressed and ready for Sopes to just come home. I miss him terribly! While I haven't had a day like this in a while, it still blows!

The sun is shining, but not on my world today...Maybe a Shamrock Shake will do the trick.

Trade Deadline...

So now we're just shy of two weeks until the NHL trade deadline.  This year it's a bit easier to breathe, seeing that Sopes is the only one of us in Atlanta.  If he's traded, the kids won't have to make any adjustments to their lives.  HUGE plus in my book!

On the other hand, I'm still holding my breath.  He's an UFA at the end of the season, which means he can try and get a deal with any team willing to negotiate.  His rights won't belong to any particular team.  There are good and bad sides to that - won't get into those.

Anyway, it's just two weeks of the unknown.  Will he still be in Atlanta?  When is the next time we will see him?  I'm not scheduling any trips between now and then, but explaining that to the girls is a bit trying.  They really can't wrap their mind around the whole "Traded" conversation.  Our youngest, Jayla, thinks Daddy should come home and work for a toy store.  

I always try not to read what the trade rumors say, but must admit that it's so hard not to.  They've never been accurate before, why would they be now?  I remember when we were in Long Island, the deadline had passed, but he wasn't safe.  A couple hours later we received a call he was traded to LA.  Sometimes he is informed from the media before that actual team.  It's just a crazy world!  The only thing I can do is promise the kids that Daddy will be home in June.  Who knows what can happen between now and then!

Bringing You Up To Speed...

Again, it's been quite a while.  We've been pretty busy in our house! The kids have been VERY patient with me lately.  Trying to work and be Mom is pretty draining, but rewarding.  I've definitely had my moments when I think it's not going to be possible, but it's working out.  Trying to figure out the balance will be trial and error.

This past weekend was a rough one.  Jake had lacrosse for three hours during the day Saturday, then another practice at 7pm that night.  I guess I have nothing better to do anyway on my Saturday nights!  He was exhausted so I served him dinner in bed.  Yup, spoiled, but well deserved!

Lyla and Jayla played in the snow all weekend, along with loooong stints of play-dough.  It's so cold out, but they stay out for hours!  They had umbrellas in the snow on Saturday, and when it snowed during the night, they were igloos!  It looked adorable!   Lyla decided they should play "Cake Wars" with their play-dough, and made really cupcakes later on.  When they were getting ready to decorate them with the Superbowl team colors, we had to repeat the teams no less than 10 times.  At one point, Lyla thought the Ravens and Bears were playing.  I guess their mind was on the treat!  Jayla just wanted to eat~  Sometimes I wish their creativity would rub off on me a bit.

Sunday...not so fun.  I had great ambitions to "GSD" (get-shit-done), as I call it in this house.  Jake and Paul were MISERABLE when I asked them to help put together shoe organizers during the Superbowl.  In my mind, I thought we would all be happier with an organized house.  Lyla and I spent a couple hours in The Container Store looking at every gadget imaginable.  Really, there's a container for EVERYTHING!  It's an OCD paradise!

My husband hated the Half-time Show, but we loved it here.  The girls were jumping around and dancing the whole time.  I was trying to blow-dry the girls hair, and they kept running away to dance! Sopes isn't into professional football or basketball, he loves his college sports.

Tonight it's school projects galore, along with lacrosse.  I'll check Sopes scored on my phone, this has been the norm. for the past couple of years.  

Tomorrow~Daddy's home!!  The kids have no idea, but will be excited to see him.  I'll post some photos at some point this week~