Zamboni

Way (way way way) back when I was in college in San Diego I had a roommate Sarah who introduced me to the group the Gear Daddies. They are the group that sings the Zamboni song. Possibly you’ve heard it?  They sing some other pretty good stuff too- my opinion of course. Anyway – last year at some point Alec learned the word Zamboni and I would sing (not very well) the song to him.  All our cd’s were in storage so I couldn’t play it for him and quite frankly (as I am not so web current) it never occurred to me to search for it on Youtube. This summer as we were unpacking I got the cd out for Alec and we laughed and sang the song. 

Fast forward a few months to Christmas- my mother bought Alec a little matchboxish type Zamboni and then we went to a Pirates game and we got to watch the zamboni in action. Of course Alec has a million ‘why’ questions about the zamboni …but BONUS…they played the song during the game…we sang it…we got some strange looks from Aunt Pam and Katie but we/I kept singing…and now, of course, I can’t find the cd again.  But they have it on Youtube! For your viewing pleasure just click this link:  Zamboni Song  We have been listening to this multiple times a day. I’m a little tired of it now. But to hear him sing along warms the heart..like nails on a chalkboard. :)

Over the the past couple days we have ventured down to our retention pond which the neighborhood turns into an ice rink. I have had to explain multiple times to Alec why there are no zambonis for outdoor ice. He is persistent if he doesn’t appreciate your answer.

The other night:

And with Ben and Noelle:

His interest in skating and hockey has grown. I think it is time to get him some skates!