Hockey Sticks

Since our ice skating activity last weekend, Colin has been obsessed with anything hockey related. Anything he gets his hands on becomes a hockey stick, puck, or gear. His brother and sister also immediately become the opposing team and, like the game, fights break out frequently.

At school this week Colin was awarded, Citizen of the Month. So, in addition to the coveted ribbon he received, we thought we would reward with him with a hockey stick. Yesterday I took him to Wal-Mart and a few other stores looking for a stick; however, none of the stores carried them. Although he was initially reluctant about the idea, we went to Home Depot and bought some PVC pipe, glue, joints, pipe insulation, and electrical tape. For less than $10 we made four hockey sticks. Since we made them, Colin has been racing through the house pushing around a puck (roll of electrical tape).