tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622167339359344530.post8811759967382619942..comments2012-11-14T14:36:13.108-05:00Comments on A Hockey Mom in Philly: Summer for the Hockey MomColleen ~~ Hockey Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02374897915349014042noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-622167339359344530.post-70129074606153730602010-06-29T19:13:35.457-04:002010-06-29T19:13:35.457-04:00If I may suggest: Don't do the actual math. It...If I may suggest: Don't do the actual math. It will force you to decide between retiring in comfort and feeding your boy's frenzy. I did it once and tore up the paperwork... it took several bottles of wine and a few days to purge it from my mind. Lack of sleep, accumulated mileage, credit card bills, nights in hotels, equipment and season fees/ice time all add up. <br /><br />But, as you say, the return on investment - in the form of friendships, life lessons, teamwork, compromise, adaptability, and sacrifice (for kids and parents) is worth every minute and every dime!hockeymomabloghttp://www.hockeymomablog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com