It's belt test time again, this time Logan was working towards a full purple. Full belts are always more difficult than jr belts because they are comprehensive, you are tested on EVERYTHING you have learned in your study of karate. It also means we are at the studio A LOT! The week prior to testing, the kids are encouraged to go to EVERY class for review. That means everyday, for a week, EVERYDAY! do you get my point! And the test itself is over 2 hours...2 hours of forms, self defense techniques, sparing and endurance. So this is a BIG accomplishment!
At the end of testing, they invite parents in for the belt ceremony. It's a cool thing. Mr. B talks about the meaning of the belts and emphasizes the hard work put in to get to this point.
After they place their old belt behind them (it's in the past), they take their new belt and recognize the amount of learning that took place to get to here and how much more is needed to continue.
Then they place it on their waist to signify their strength and hard work.
And then over their heart to represent their dedication and commitment.
A little time to meditate, reflect and focus.
Hooray! Congratulations Logan, we are very proud of you.
After they place their old belt behind them (it's in the past), they take their new belt and recognize the amount of learning that took place to get to here and how much more is needed to continue.
Then they place it on their waist to signify their strength and hard work.
And then over their heart to represent their dedication and commitment.
A little time to meditate, reflect and focus.
Hooray! Congratulations Logan, we are very proud of you.
Caden was SO EXCITED about going to school. On our drive over, he told me, "When I go in, you stay out, ok?" So much for separation anxiety! He jumped right into the toys, barely looked back as I walked out.
When the hour was up, he was sitting at the snack table and when he saw me, he ran right over to the play kitchen to show me all the pretend food he played with and to tell me "don't eat it, ok?" Lessons learned on Day 1.
This is what Caden looked like about a half hour after school...so much fun equals total exhaustion...we'll be back for more of that!
under a GIANT Trojan Horse.
but this time it was to meet up with some old high school friends, Eric & Penelope. We got married a few weeks apart and here we are 12 years later...running around Legoland with our kids.
Who knew that Legoland was such a great place to re-connect...(I know, I know, Shawn is rubbing off on me)
