Forty-eight hours after the dreaded swab, my kids took part in their latest promotional exam. It was crowded. It was looooooooooooong. I am as impressed with Riley holding it together in the tight space with so many other students as I am with the powerful form she did. When she started martial arts less than a year ago, she couldn't tolerate being in a very small class with other kids. She needed one on one instruction. We tell her everyday, there is nothing she cannot do, though she might have to work harder than others at some things. There are no limits.
She broke her first board today. She was so proud. Last time she was devastated the teacher had to help her do it, especially because Seth needed no help, "and he's younger than me!"
Today she kicked butt.
Seth did a great job too. He practiced a lot for this exam and he remembered all the steps in his form, even though he was struggling just two weeks ago.
Tomorrow is the 5K.
You're so yesterday.
*Riley is the yellow belt up front. Seth is the tiny blond boy with the yellow stripe.
9 comments:
Never underestimate the power of a Highland Hug - and a few antibiotics to kick a few bug butts.
That was a lot of kids and not a lot of space. The international fan club is in awe of Riley. Can she tell me her secret to coping even with strep remnants? Tough enough but when you're feeling crabby too? Go Riley!
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Nothing like the sight of a row of kids in gis to get me all choked up. (I think we should all wear gis all the time. EVERYONE looks better in a gi!)
She's kicking ass and taking names.
Love.
Ditto DM.
Awesome...just awesome.
Rock on, Riley!
Riley's on a roll! She's so awesome!
Congrats about the board (and everything else)! Amazing!
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