A Hockey Mom's Thoughts...for my little rink rat

The smell of stinky gear,

the sound of a puck hitting the boards,

and the chill in the air,

there's no place I'd rather be than there

It's blood, sweat, and tears

hard work, dedication and cheers

miles over miles and lots of coffee

and mom's mini van is what got you here

Some people may never

get to meet their favorite hockey player

but I tuck mine in each night

when we say our prayers

Sports teach us so many life lessons

and provides us friendships that 

stand the test of time

because we are not alone in this rat race of life

we all can relate side by side

So now the sun is coming up 

and I grab my coffee cup

on another road trip 

just me and you 

every weekend its off to another

rink or two

Some may judge 

and some may question 

why I do what I do

Because I am your biggest fan

I'm your mom and I love you too

You may quit tomorrow

and it would still be okay

Because the life lessons you 

learned out there will be more valuable

to you one day

I see how happy you are out there

no worries and no cares

It is just a boy and his stick 

with dimples inside that helmet

I have seen your confidence grow

you have come so far more than you know

From a 3 year old knee high rink rat

just trying to keep up

to a young boy

who can't seem to get enough

I love to watch you play

the most important six words a mom could say

I will look back on this and treasure our memories made

our early morning coffee and doughnut dates

I'm really going to miss it someday

So today if I cheer really loud and pound on the glass

When you skate passed

Please don't get embarrassed

because time is going to fast

I'll always be here to support you

in whatever you do 

and you should know

I am so proud of you!

Reach for the stars 

and you can go far!

You will always be my superstar! 

Where ever you land and whatever is your track

I will love you to the moon and back!