Just Humor Me
The kid running is about three times the size of DJ. But DJ stood his ground, even when the kid barrelled right into him, even when the kid's momentum knocked half of his body right into DJ's face (yes, it left a mark), he held on, tagged the kid for the out and kept the game from being tied up. I only wish I would have waited one more second before clicking.
They went on to win 7-4. DJ made two more excellent plays (one at second and one in centerfield) and got a clutch hit as well.
He's been playing over six years, through three seasons a year and this was his best all-around game ever.
I know. It's like I just opened a wallet full of baby photos and started blabbering about how cute my kid is (this version being - He's like a 12 year old Bob Horner!). Sorry. I blame Uncle Bob.
Comments
Crikey, that kid barreling at him looks like he's 15. Ouch.
Posted by: ilyka | April 16, 2005 04:15 PM
Would you believe they're both 12? I mean, DJ is small for his age, but that other kid must have been eating his Wheaties ever day.
Posted by: michele | April 16, 2005 04:17 PM
Wow, you have every right to be proud of him.
As for the size differential, I always wondered what happened to those East German Olympic trainers after reunification.
Posted by: Hubris | April 16, 2005 04:28 PM
My daughter is 12 also, and a full head and shoulders shorter then her classmates. She has to stand her ground around them constantly. It's hard on a parent when you see other kids try to walk over them. Congrats to your son on standing his ground!
Posted by: Laura | April 16, 2005 04:31 PM
Waydigo, Deej.
Posted by: Shawn | April 16, 2005 04:34 PM
Michele- Did you catch this in today's daily news:
http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/300544p-257209c.html
Holy crap!
Posted by: h0mi | April 16, 2005 05:09 PM
nevermind, i see TC talked about it on darskide.
Posted by: h0mi | April 16, 2005 05:10 PM
That's one badass kid you've got there, Michele. Go DJ!
Posted by: Chuck | April 16, 2005 06:10 PM
Memo to DJ:
Re: Sports future
Yoou're a natural born goalie kid.
Yours,
Billy Smith.
PS: Chico was a overhyped chump.
Posted by: TC@LeatherPenguin | April 16, 2005 06:41 PM
(delete one of them "o" thingies in the approriate word)
I mean, really...look at his feet. I have to damn near beat my guys to get them to square up like that.
Posted by: TC@LeatherPenguin | April 16, 2005 06:44 PM
Take picture of the bruise while it is fresh! On Monday he can show evryone how bad it realy was and you will have his "badge of honor" forever.
Posted by: JimK (No Relation) | April 16, 2005 07:08 PM
"I know. It's like I just opened a wallet full of baby photos and started blabbering about how cute my kid is "
Hey, it's your blog. You can say what you want.
Posted by: David Earney | April 17, 2005 02:12 PM
awesome pic, even more awesome son! nice job.
Posted by: Dawn | April 17, 2005 08:25 PM