Do you believe in miracles…

This coming weekend of October 2, 3 is going to be a mile stone in Connor’s life and mine. This will be the second time that I have ever seen him play a organized sport and I can not figure out who is more nervous or excited, him or me. Last year I saw Connor play a flag football game where he ran the ball one time and the rest he was well he was on the field at least. Last November I took him to one of the rinks where I worked and he and I went skating and he did great. Well he enjoyed it so much (years of me begging for him to skate and all he ever heard was from his mom that she fell and he was scared he was going to fall) that for most of the summer we have gone skating almost every Friday night (and yes I was the oldest person on the ice).

Well I signed him up to play hockey this year and his season starts with practice this Saturday and either a game or more practice on Sunday. Again this is very exciting and nerve racking for me because I want him to do well and also have fun. This past weekend the hockey organization that we are now a part of had a learn to play hockey clinic both Saturday and Sunday and yes folks we were there both days. What a great time Connor had but it was so cool to watch him skate with a puck and well it made me so proud to see him learn a new skill.

This might be a broken record for some of you but for others I set a goal this year to spend more time with Connor because of the crazy travel schedule I had up until this March. I not only get to pick him up on Friday’s whether he is with me the weekend or not but I am also at the school on Fridays volunteering in the gym class with MR L. I wish all of you could see MR L in action as the schools physical education teacher, he is so passionate about helping out these kids not only as a teacher but a wonderful mentor as well. OK I guess I have a man crush on him so do not even think about emailing me I understand.

I am just a proud dad who is embracing these times together with my son who this past weekend read on my Flip cam the introduction for my speaking presentation on October 4th in Colorado Springs. I know this is selfish but someday all I want is Connor to say that I did a good job with the time we have had together. Is that wrong of me to say? I will let you know how this weekend goes next week Please send happy thoughts to me so I do not mess up to bad next Monday night when I do my program “Breaking the Cycle.”

A Little Update

The last post dealt with a new job opportunity. This project has been pushed back several times and I am doing what I need to do to be a dad and run a business while the so called brains get their act together. I was asked to speak in October to the Colorado Dads organization in Colorado Springs. Here is the link to the website and click on “events” to see what the convention is all about. Please also book mark this website as well www.coloradodads.com. I am thinking to have Connor do my introduction on video for the event.

This has been wonderful these days working on a business that I hope will create a lasting legacy for Connor and who knows maybe my speaking will spark interest that someday he will tell his story. I have also had the opportunity to spend time in Connor’s school. I started last Friday to help out the school’s gym teacher MR. Josh L, and talk about a passion for helping kids become happier and physically fit Josh is the man! He has such a command of the kids no matter the grade. I really got a kick watching him teach the kindergartner kids. Having them be planes to their favorite animals but the bottom line was to get moving and I learned so much from his classes. This Friday I will also be in Connor’s class to read to them. I get to pick out the books and one book that I am going to read to them is a chapter from Og Mandino’s book “The World Greatest Salesman.” Connor and I talked about other books that I am going to bring that have pictures.

Now as far as my business these days, I am still working with Chris and Fett Marketing these days. The business plan is starting to come together and I spoke to a local Optimist club this week where I did video tape it. Please contact me at thomasmaloneyjr@yahoo.com and I will send you the demo I created from that talk. This business is a lot of fun because I get to meet new people every week and I like to serve them with my message. I am also working with an organization called “The Brotherhood of Extraordinary Men” and the website is http://be-men.ning.com. Please check this one out as well or if you have questions please contact me.

I have to tell you that life is great; well wish I was playing more hockey. I hope you enjoy your day and please remember that I am here for you and let me know what I can do. I will leave you with something I just learned and that is Life=Risk.