Our Giants

He was literally at the edge of his seat, his eyes glued on the TV screen, at times getting bored that nothing much was happening in the beginning.  But at the seventh inning, when mommy started clapping and screaming and cheering to her heart's content, he also lit up, started clapping and cheering along with mom--as if he really understood what was going on.

I know Lucas didn't understand exactly what he was watching, but he knows it was something fun and exciting.  He now thinks baseball is Giants.  I know that because every time I turn the TV on and he sees baseball, he would say "Jaynts! Jaynts!" (Giants! Giants!)--even if the Giants weren't playing.  I love it that he shares our excitement about the team and about sports.  I wish that when he grows up, he will be actively involved in sports--either as a fan or a player (the latter would be better).  I want him to be active and be part of a team.

As for the Giants, I am so proud of this team, not only because they represent San Francisco but also because I used to watch them play live.  I work only a few blocks away from the stadium and I used to go there with some co-workers--sometimes as a company-sponsored event.  We cut down on those in the past few years following the economic turmoil, but I sure hope we can go to the games again in the near future.  Or better yet, maybe go there with family and friends in the next few seasons.

This is what I like most about sports.  It certainly brings people together.  It divides a few, but unites a whole lot!  Thank you, Giants for playing so amazingly well this season!

Baseball season is over and the NBA has just started.  I am rooting for the Golden State Warriors!  Now, I gotta find Lucas a set of jerseys...