Life with a 14 Year Old (1)
 This is the first day of summer break for my 14 year old. Several things happen on this day:
(1) With no school, no need to shower and get dressed
(2) Since school is over, it’s now time to plan what she’s going to do in almost every single day of the summer
(3) With the Stanley Cup Finals now occurring without her team in the finals, the countdown is on for the puck drop on next season – for those of you who care, there are 127 days till the start of the new hockey season
(4) With school out and Dad home, she can wander into my office at any time and try to occupy space and dominate my time
As I was trying to work today, she burst into my office proudly holding her pile of 179 Avalanche tickets. I asked her what she’s going to do with them and she said she’s going to put them into a scrap book. In fact, here’s page 1:
 
Now I’m pretty fanatical about some things, but I can’t ever imagine saving all of my old game tickets and then putting them in a scrap book. That’s a bit much for me. But to her, that’s what any good fan would and should do.
I’m very excited for her because this project gives her something to do for the next few days. I’m very worried for me and her mom because when those next few days end and there are still 124 days or so till the season starts, she will drive us nuts seeking news or wanting to talk about the Avalanche.
After all, that’s what real fans do, isn’t it?