Busy but fun day today. The kids and I had our yellow belt testing (we find out in 2 weeks if we get them, but the master said we did great and I should be proud of my kids so I think that means we'll get them!!!) and he tested us for about 20-30 minutes (it seemed like an hour though). And kicks like the front-flying kick or whatever you call it that I'd only done once!!! Everyone watches you while you do your pushups and form and situps--kind of embarrasing, but I was so focused on doing everything it wasn't so bad, but stressful. One of the 2 testers evaluating us I found out later is ranked 8th in the world--and of course he was the one that held my board and it took me 4 tries but at least I finally did break it! Yahoo!!! The kids broke their boards on the 2nd try, so they are better than their momma-for now!
Then D8 had a birthday party and I talked to the parents a little-our TKD instructor is her dad. Then dinner and housework and need to do more tonight because H is getting back from vacation tomorrow and is supposed to pick up the kids before church tomorrow.
At the belt testing today, you know the wives, moms, dads, and even some grandparents were there. For a moment I felt sad that I don't have an H there and the kids don't have a dad there (b/c he's vacationing with OW!), but then I felt like he really is missing out on a lot with kids and making bad choices and I think the kids and I will always have a tight bond and know I'm always there for them. I would think H at some point would regret the way he is now, but who knows? Karen
