Johngideon started karate classes recently. He goes twice per week and is very excited...and very bouncy during class. He looks so adorable in his white outfit...I am sure there is a more accurate word for the karate uniform, but I am quite ignorant of it. (update: Auntie Joanne enlightened me a few days ago...but I've forgotten!). I snapped a few (rather blurry) photos of his first day of class...
Johngideon is a child who just loves to learn new things; his mind is always moving on to the next topic of interest. I think karate will be good for him and help him focus a bit more in the moment. One thing I have learned about him, and love knowing, is that he is happiest when he is engaged in learning that really challenges him and makes him think, especially really fresh and new thoughts. I think he is so very bright...it's going to be hard for Craig and I to keep up with his thirst for knowledge. But, we are trying.
When the class does push-ups, they yell "I LOVE!" on the way down and "PUSH UPS!" on the way up. It is very interesting and heart-warming to watch...and not do!
Although a new karate student, Johngideon is already perfecting his competition ninja face...
...and his bow of respect...not sure why the rest of the class wasn't bowing in respect...Johngideon must have been the only one listening to the teacher at the time ;o) ...
Johngideon learned so much in his first day of karate class, he decided to try out a self-defense move on Joby when he got home...I don't think it went quite as he had intended....
He's actually taking the class with him! Doesn't Craig look thrilled! ;o) ;o)
Go Craig! You win the involved father award...especially because I know just how much you "love" karate...and also how much you truly love Johngideon...hang in there!
Much Love. Take Care.
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