Future Baseball Star Gifts

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

"College basketball recruiters are after him."

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

Exercising

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

"What do you want to be when you blow up?"

Danae's Celebrity Career: 'Don't you know who I am?...I've decided to pursue a career as a celebrity, so I'm developing the basic language skills used in the industry.'

"If there is no more American Idol what am I going to do to become famous?"

Future Wrestler

A boy with a football

'Dad, are you sure this is building the right muscles for football?'

'The team we're playing tonight is good 'cause I heard they know how to turn and stop!'

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

'He'll be a great basketball player someday -- he already dribbles all over the place.

'When I grow up, if I don't become a pro basketball player, about about 'spin doctor'?'

'Nice level swing, Billy. Just meet the ball. Don't try to kill it, Billy.'

"Coach said I can be catcher if I gain 30 pounds."

'We're going to insist that he at least finish kindergarten before entering the NBA draft.'

'Kid, go out there and play like you're worth 29 million plus signing bonus, buyouts, and endorsement deals. '

"Papi, will I be the first in our family to go to college?"

"I like you kid, but you're really just a work in progress!"

Boy holding football.

'Play your best. There's going to be a scout for the ten year olds in the stands!'

'Not everyone can make it as a professional footballer!' 'I know dad, there are snooker and darts players...'

'Wow! Feel that kick! I'm buying him a football for his first birthday!'

'Save some purrs for when I play quarterback for the Saints.'