Proud Parent thread

[away36]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Here's a little one.

Max is the youngest and smallest on his baseball team, and out of the 11 players - he definitely needs the most work on his defensive skills. He is not very good at fielding or catching. During today's game, a big kid hit a hard grounder right up the middle. Max (at second base) actually caught the ball, and threw it to first base!

I know - sounds silly, but Max always misses these (and even if he did catch them, he forgets where to throw them).

I was so proud!

Those are the kind of moments parents never forget because things like that matter SO much and they make our hearts soar.

[away36]

Originally Posted by Cephas

My son, on the piano:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAeCWpixu8M

Bravo!!! Encore! Encore!!!

[away36]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

This morning was our local litle league's opening day. The sponsor of our team was being recognised for over 30 years of service and the season was dedicated to him. My son threw out the first pitch.
Later, our team played a game against a team we have a rivalry with. My son pitched and pitched well. The games are 6 innings (18 outs) and he threw the whole game. 80 pitches total with 15 strikouts. One runner for the other team reached base on error. He struck out once and hit another shot straight off the center field fence. 2 feet higher and it would have gone over. I'm proud of what he did today and he feels good about it too.

Wow!! What a high THAT must have been!!!! Good stuff!!!!!

[away36]

Originally Posted by Wolf

2 Boys
2 Stories
Too Proud

My older son, Steven, plays AAU baseball and Little League. He made the major league team at age 10 this year and is the starting catcher / #3 hitter on his AAU team. He is currently the #1 hitter in all of New England in the 10 and under age group with a batting average of .818.

My younger son, Andrew, recently came in 1st place in 3 of 6 events at the RI State Gymnastics Championships. He also took 2nd in the other 3 events.

Super stuff! You have ever right to be SO proud!!!

[away36]

Originally Posted by jdc

My middle son's 18th birthday today, wants to put his celebrations on hold until after he has completed his exams. Studying law, history and business studies.

What could make a man more proud than to know his son has his priorities straight! Must be a great kid!

[Lisa]

You guys have some really nifty kids - it's been fun reading about them, so please keep them coming!

Hmmm.... let's see what my kiddos can offer...

Violet is 22 months and has just completed her second successful attempt at laundry chute diving.

June is almost 6 and only answers to "Mike."

Phoebe is 9 1/2, can hold both her sisters' heads under water for 4 minutes simultaneously, and plans to be a "Goth" for most of her adult life.

(just teasing... I don't know what's gotten into me today!)

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by away36

It was the Ironman Canada that he did Caroline. It was a combination of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. The curfew was 17 hours.

Ohhhhh (stunned silence).


Seriously, I could have done that. Um, in 12 YEARS!!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Lisa

You guys have some really nifty kids - it's been fun reading about them, so please keep them coming!

Hmmm.... let's see what my kiddos can offer...

Violet is 22 months and has just completed her second successful attempt at laundry chute diving.

June is almost 6 and only answers to "Mike."

Phoebe is 9 1/2, can hold both her sisters' heads under water for 4 minutes simultaneously, and plans to be a "Goth" for most of her adult life.

(just teasing... I don't know what's gotten into me today!)

Now I want to know why that kiddo wants to go into taxidermy! Those stuffed things give me nightmares!!

[jdc]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Martin, hard to imagine the changes in such a short period of time. Good luck with the exams.

I know then he wanted to be a pro footballer (soccer) was pretty good as well, played in a few prestigious youth tournaments abroad but was always small for his age, often playing against kids twice his size and a few years older. It was his decision to give up football as he would have had to train five times a week plus playing and concentrate on his studies which was a very big decision for him

[away36]

Originally Posted by Lisa

You guys have some really nifty kids - it's been fun reading about them, so please keep them coming!

Hmmm.... let's see what my kiddos can offer...

Violet is 22 months and has just completed her second successful attempt at laundry chute diving.

June is almost 6 and only answers to "Mike."

Phoebe is 9 1/2, can hold both her sisters' heads under water for 4 minutes simultaneously, and plans to be a "Goth" for most of her adult life.

(just teasing... I don't know what's gotten into me today!)

Lisa, this was freakin' hilarious! You really need to think about writing a book for parents.

[away36]

Originally Posted by away36

It was the Ironman Canada that he did Caroline. It was a combination of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run. The curfew was 17 hours.

Originally Posted by Carolina

Ohhhhh (stunned silence).


Seriously, I could have done that. Um, in 12 YEARS!!

Yeah.....I would have arrived at the finish line just in time for them to open the lid on that expensive mahogany box.

[Launch Mini]

Here are the girls with all the hardware they won this year. Not too shabby, one trophy/banner for each member of the team.

[away36]

Originally Posted by Launch Mini

Here are the girls with all the hardware they won this year. Not too shabby, one trophy/banner for each member of the team.

FANTASTIC!!! They must have been SO excited! I can't begin to imagine how much practice went into that!!! Congratulations!