Yesterday was a big day in our household. I saw my oldest daughter finally master a couple of goals she’s had her eyes on for about six months or more. At gymnastics she managed to pull off a free standing handstand, a front round off, and a cart wheel. Both from the tumbling floor and off of the balance beam. It was impressive to see her go hard at it and then finally get there. She is brave. That full size beam is at least three to three and a half feet off the ground! I don’t think I would even attempt it, pads or no.
Then later on we had the Yellow Stripe Belt Ceremony with Taekwon-do. She was happy as a clam to have passed her test for the four directional punch/block combo, along with various other kick types, and punches, and a heel directional turn. Proud to see her stick with it and achieve her goals. The initial crowd that she started with dwindled considerably by the end of the session, and testing requirement.
Now I hope we can funnel that physical discipline into our educational goals, and we’ll have ourselves a very top notch go getter of a kid. Proud either way. Very teachable child, as long as the instruction isn’t coming from dear old dad. Ha. I’m ok to leave it to the Professionals rather than inserting myself into every aspect of training, and practice. I’m here to cheer and clap, and hoist the water bottle when required! I do the driving, so she can do the “thing”, whatevervtgat happens to be.
Also – today is Tuesday. A particularly cold one at that. Winter is very close given the south side of zero degrees we’re in right now. Brrr. Nasty. This is day 364, if my count is correct. Tomorrow is the day. The big day. The whole finish line is right there. Crazy to think about. Should I do the wood project review tomorrow, or the book review for the twelve I wanted to read this year? I don’t know. I haven’t decided. I gotta get some groceries and water softener salt to boot. Have a great Tuesday December 13th, 2022.
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