Sohan Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 OK, those of you without kids probably may not relate as well, but perhaps those of you with kids will, so please indulge me. I just got back from my son's semifinal little league baseball game, and I have to say, the rest of the season we parents are like, "Good job, good job" regardless of whether our kid hits a homer or strikes out. However, right now, we all want to WIN--with a smile and some fun, of course. But this team we're playing had kicked our booties the whole game today and were really well coached, so we knew we were in trouble.So there we are, down 6 runs in the bottom of the last inning, and we rally to score 5, we have 2 men on but we have 2 outs and there's MY KID coming to the plate. I'm doing my best to be calm, but it's darned difficult. I holler my support to him and he turns and gives me a great big smile. His last hit was a pop fly out, so I'm a little nervous as he steps up in the box. If he gets out, game over and we go home. First pitch, a swing. A really, really good swing...The sound of the bat hitting the ball can be one of the sweetest things you can hear. It's even better when the ball goes up the middle in the gap and rolls to the fence. It's even more magnificent when you see those two runners haul tail around and score the tying, and then winning runs. And it makes you the proudest papa in the world when it's your kid doing it.I'm not one of those guys that puts stickers all over my car crowing about how great my kid is. But right now, I just don't care---I'm doggone proud of him.With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getawaytkd Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 wow, big congratulations to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 You have every right to be proud of him!! And be as sentimental and display it in any way shape or form. Am sure if he is anything like his Dad he will excel in whatever he puts his mind too. Am also sure you havent stopped smiling at him since - he may well think you are going a bit crazy now though!!Give the little one a a round of applause Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spirit At Choice Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Woohoo! What parent wouldn't be posting it all over the Internet! Sounds like a good excuse for Baskin Robbins or other celebration. Congrats to the little guy! I'll bet part of why he could do it is because there wasn't a million parents puting pressure on him... White belt mind. Black belt heart....Rejoice and be glad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aodhan Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Excellent, Sohan!!Kickin times! Congratulations to your son!!Aodhan There are some people who live in a dream world, and there are some who face reality; and then there are those who turn one into the other.-Douglas Everett, American hockey player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patusai Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Excellent performance under pressure. Congratulations to your son! "Don't tell me the sky's the limit because I have seen footprints on the moon!" -- Paul Brandt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Great stuff Sohan! A BIG to your son. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the kind words. I'm sure I'm no prouder of my son than anyone else would be of their child, but it sure feels good nonetheless. Unfortunately, the magic stopped tonight, but they had fun and worked hard as a team, and in the end, that's what really matters. With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 This is a story for the ages for all parents. There is no greater feeling than seeing your kid succeed and even better yet, you being there. Now that's the real story, the story of a dad being there for his son to share that great moment. Congratulations. I had to lose my mind to come to my senses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarateK Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Of course he aint as good as my daughter Karate Ni Sentinashi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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