Today is one of those days. You know, a day that forever changes something in your life, or better yet, my son's life. Today is the day he gets his first pair of glasses.
We thought something was wrong with his eyesight, and we were right. Turns out he's about as blind as a bat. Although we were very fortunate to catch this early, it still is going to take some adjustment on everyone's part in my little family.
When the ophthalmologist confirmed the need prescription, I was in shock. My little buddy has had so many obstacles thrown up at him in his short life. He is definitely our special child. The other day my wife listed off how many specialists he has, and I was amazed: an orthopedist, a neurologist, a radiologist, a urologist, another orthopedist, two orthotist, at least three physical therapists, and now a ophthalmologist.
He's four.
Last night, he wanted to look through one of "Daddy's books" for his bedtime story. He picked out the 1978 Topps set, and we leafed through every page. He loves Team Cards and Catchers. He calls them squatters. When we were done, he said, "I'm going to be a catcher!" Such enthusiasm! I LOVE IT. Of course, he'll have an uphill climb in that regards being a pure southpaw. But dammit, if my boy wants to catch, he's going to catch. I was relegated to either pitching, first base or right field. Not my boy.
So, in honor of him and just to prove to him that Catchers do wear glasses, here's are all the Squatters on Topps cards that wore glasses...
He may wear glasses, but at least he won't look like My Achy Breaky Heart...
I love you, bud.
Daddy
8 comments:
Great post and best of luck to your son. With such a supporting father (and family), he's got a great head start.
Squatters...I love it!
Now you have to get all those cards for your son!
As well as he was hitting the ball after the hurricane party, he's going to think he is swinging at pumpkins now, it sounds like!
As a softball catcher for years, I often get questioned about wearing glasses on the field. Yet, I have never had any problems with them. Good luck to your son.
and the best glasses wearing catcher of them all... Brian McCann. Your son can see him live and in action... uh... next season.
Good luck Little Doc Jr !!!!
Awwwww....sniff sniff.
Seriously, he has had a lot "thrown" at him in his short life. And, he's done great in "catching" and being ok.
You and Mrs. Doc are wonderful in the way you take care of business and yet manage to get him to take it all in stride.
He's a hell of a little boy!
BTW his Aunt Amy was a "squatter" and was also blind as a bat (although near sighted, not far sighted) AND a south paw. My favorite position and I was hell on wheels!
Doc do you have specific Padres cards that you are looking for. I have a bunch of everything I would be glad to send you some.
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