Fatherly Pride

Yes. I know. It's been a while. It is that busy time of the year with graduation and all sorts of activities to attend. Oh, and I'm still trying to be a good husband, father, and graduate student (although the last one has taken a back seat to the others recently!).

At any rate, two points of pride that are decidedly different topics from my usual. First-my son. Connor is 12 and already stands at around 5'9" to 5'10." He's going to be tall. The last few years he has grown 4 inches a year. If that rate continues, I will be looking up to a 13-year-old next year. Ouch! Connor eats and breathes baseball. He devours statistics and can tell you so much about various players on different teams. He loves to play as well. This year, he is coming into his own as a player as his batting and pitching skills have improved tremendously. His team's first game was last Monday and they won 11-0. He pitched two solid innings with a three and out both times. He also hit a solo shot home run that went a few feet over the fence. We've got the ball at home and will soon have it on display. It was just one of those cool moments in life that come every so often.

My daughter excels as well, but she is more artistic in nature. She loves to draw and paint. She has been in band, and absolutely loves singing. She is in Findlay High School's freshman choir as well as Voices in Perfection (VIP), which is the school's freshman show choir. This Friday is their big finale concert and she was selected to be one of the soloists. She is so pumped! Not only is she talented, but she is beautiful (imho). =)

I am so very proud of both of them. They have done well academically, athletically, and artistically. I never feel that I tell them often enough how I feel, so this is one manifestation of that. They will certainly be told in person as well. As frustrating as parenting is at times, the good outweighs the bad by a long shot. So here's to my kids! I am proud, and I love you both.