Proud

So, did you know I used to be a taekwondo teacher? Yup. 3rd degree black belt, hands deadly weapons... you know, all that. That is actually where I met Nathan. I kinda quit when Mer came home. Well, not so much quit as had to stay home and take care of the baby. But Nathan owns a dojang downtown and it has been part of the kids' lives since they came home. In fact, Mer used to stay in the Ergo on his back while he taught classes. The people there are a whole other family for our kids, but they've never taken part until now. Nathan told the kids that they could start when they started school. Kai is still too young, but the girls have been participating in classes since school started.

Mer is mischievous, but does very well considering how young she is. Hani is a natural. The structure and the outlet for big feelings that doesn't involve talking make it a perfect activity for her. They finally tested for their while belt last week. It was... fun. Weird. Exciting. Heart stopping.

I was so scared that it wouldn't go well. Neither of my girls does well with embarrassment. Plus, Nathan was the one who had to test them. And they still have a hard time separating daddy that they hug and wrestle with and Master Nathan at the gym. But they were great. So great. And they each broke a board. They were kind of bubbling over... it was so fun.

And I am really so proud... as are they.