Good times, Love the little ones.

[BOSSMANPC]

Went to the Sabres game tonight with my son, daughter in law and grandson. The "little man" really loves hockey and until tonight the only game he has seen live was a college game at Bowling Green.

He just looked around at all of the people and the excitement (the size of the crowed seemed to overwhelm him for a while) but once things got going it was so great to see that little boys face watching the game. He gave a hi five to dad, mom and grandpa when the Sabres scored.

When posters like Bizz, fortythree and others share their experiences here watching their boys grow up watching this great game and the bonding that goes with it is very special. For those of you lucky enough to have kids or grandkids, nephews, nieces or friends enjoy the times like this. They grow up fast.

I just wanted to share this with all of you because it means so much to me. I love my grandsons and all of my family. Take the time to enjoy life with them. We went to dinner after the game and he looked at me and said "Grandpa it was loud there and I had so much fun". It didn't seem to matter to him that the Sabres lost, sometimes we can learn from our little loved ones. All I could say was "Tyler, grandpa had a great time too".

 

[higgyfan4]

awww, great story Boss. My twin boys are now men (age wise anyways, maturity level, not so much) and I can't wait to have grandkids.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

awww, great story Boss. My twin boys are now men (age wise anyways, maturity level, not so much) and I can't wait to have grandkids.

You'll love it higgy they make you feel younger and are just the best thing that could happen to you. It's important to remember that it's the grandparents duty to spoil them.

It was so cool, all of the people in our section were saying what a doll he is and it makes you so proud.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

lil bizz gives this thread a big hockey thumbs up

 

[beantownmaniac]

Nice story Boss. Unfortunately I never had kids.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

Nice story Boss. Unfortunately I never had kids.

you can share mine as long as you don't try to KosmicGirder him into a black and yellow sweater

 

[DevilishWon]

We do the same things a lot at the ECHL games in Trenton (its easier for my Dad, now 84 years young to get around the smaller arena) but I get him up to a Devils game once a year. My son comes with us too and you're right boss, nothing like 3 generations enjoying the game together.

We are hitting a Devils game with Dad in April!

 

[buffhockey]

The wife & I will be welcoming our first grandchild (it's a girl) in late May. Looking forward to the good times to come.

 

[forty_three]

One reason I am such a hockey nut now is the early days going to games with my cousin, mom and a neighbor who played for the Clippers when I was 4. Sometimes Flyers. Sometimes Clippers or Bears. Didn't matter.

Those memories last a lifetime.

 

[elocomotive]

I don't really have anything to add since I don't have kids - the OP would be the perfect post to rep if rep still existed. Sigh.

That said, I enjoy hearing about the hockey adventures/experiences of Lil' Biz, Lil' 43, and the many Lil's on these boards.

 

[Upstater]

I have two sons (6 and 2). We have gone to a few Albany Devils games and they seem to enjoy it a little.

I think when my oldest gets around 9 or 10 I will take him out to Buffalo to see a Sabres game. They do a good job as far as family atmosphere.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

lil Bizz's first Hurricanes game was at 6 weeks
conservative estimate would be about 50+/- games he's been to in 5 1/2 years.

just this year he's gone from previous seasons wide eyed wonderment, with the spectacle of the crowd and the event overshadowing the game itself.


This year he has turned the corner, following the play, yelling at players (in a good way), and yes, even the dreaded "shoooooot" during a power play (yes, yes, I know, I'm trying to break that one.

So just the difference form last year to this (4 yr old to 5 yr old) in the way he follows/enjoys the game has been an amazing transformation.

Pretty cool to sit back and watch it develop.

 

[Bizzle McDizzle]

I kinda miss the days when he was free. (up to 3 yr old)

but at least I don't have to carry him now either.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

lil bizz gives this thread a big hockey thumbs up

Good looking young man there Bizz. I'm going to try and post a pic of Tyler and Evan when I get a chance.

 

[BadMotoWeazal]

Hey Guys, thanks for sharing.... I have 2 boys (9 & 5), unfortunately we don't get to go to hockey games much. But Alabama football, youth baseball & dirt bikes is what we like to do as a family. I'll get my lazy ass off of this chair & download the 3,000 pics off of this camera one day.


My 9 year old will watch a hockey game with me on TV, so I got that going.... LOL

 

[dash]

Thanks for this thread Boss and a great story - Just got back from a week's vacation with my wife and two daughters. Disneyland was a blast and Vegas was the capper (got tix to the Ducks - Bruins PAC-12 Championship basketball game which was a fun game).

/I even won some real cash betting on NHL games

 

[dare2be]

and yes, even the dreaded "shoooooot" during a power play (yes, yes, I know, I'm trying to break that one.

I was in my hometown this weekend for my grandmother's funeral, watching the Pens game on TV Saturday with my younger brother (he's 42)...as I cringed at him yelling "shooooot" during a powerplay, I was satisfied 10 seconds later as the Pens scored on a nice cross-ice slot-feed.

I gave him a little brotherly lecture.

 

[beantownmaniac]

you can share mine as long as you don't try to KosmicGirder him into a black and yellow sweater

Would I do something like that?



By the way, very cool avi Biz