Finally!

The drought is officially over! This past Sunday, Lucas scored his first hockey goal in what feels like forever. It was actually his second year of Novice, which would put that goal in either winter 2015 or spring 2016, but that's still a long damn time.

Not only did he score, but it was probably the best-looking goal in a game that had a lot of ugly bounce goals. Lucas got the puck in his zone, didn't see anyone to pass to so he headed up the ice. He got around 2 or 3 opponents and after entering their zone, he blasted a wrist shot over the goalie's shoulder. To say I was excited is a massive understatement.

Unfortunately, his team lost 5-3, but he played great. Not only did he get the goal, but he was a +1. The only goal scored for either team while he was on the ice was his own. I knew he would play well since he is in House B for a second year, and he's definitely meeting my expectations, possibly even exceeding them.

Lacrosse wraps up this weekend, and he's entering his second weekend of basketball (they won their first game by 5 points on Sunday) so it will be a busy sports weekend. Marilu and I are heading down to New York to see a concert on Saturday so it'll be my mom experiencing all the fun.

Oh, in non-sports news, Lucas got a 97 on a math test this week. I think that may be his highest mark on a test in his school career so it's been an all-around good week for him.

That's all for now.

Cows First Game

Real quick hockey update. Lucas's team, the Cows, had their first game this past Sunday morning. They lost 2-0, but it wasn't a worrisome loss. The teams were matched up pretty well, and both goals came by the same kid on the same shift so I think it was just a momentary lapse of concentration. Lucas wasn't on for either goal so his plus/minus for the year is even. I'm actually planning to keep track of that this season since I always talk about it, and it would be interesting to know what his season total is.

He also had at least a few shots on goal. He and his defensive partner Cameron play a lot of Fortnite together, and I think they came up with a few designed plays during their online gaming. On each faceoff in the opposing zone, as soon as one of them got it, they would pass across to the other, who would then take a shot from the point. None of them went in, unfortunately, but the plays looked good.

He has another game this weekend, at which point I will update again. Hopefully, I'll stay healthy as I have been hit with just about everything over the last couple of weeks, culminating in a return of my shingles from 2016 today. Yeehaw.

Hair Donation

As promised, photos from Lucas and Marilu's hair donation. First up, the before shots!

The various stages of Lucas's hair being prepped.

Lucas said he felt like Medusa here.

Argh, a rat tail! Kill it!

Holding their bags of donations. I believe Marilu had one 7" braid while Lucas had a bunch of 6 inchers.

And finally, the after photos!

Really proud of them, and thanks to everyone who donated to the Children's Hospital!