Karate Kids

Ben has been taking karate for about a year and a half now. He's progressed through a number of tests and worked his way up to a blue belt with a green stripe. He's halfway to a black belt! Luci started karate a few weeks ago after completing a year of ballet. Tonight she had her first belt test; which, in this form of karate (Shohei ryu),  adds the yellow stripe to a white belt.

She's worked hard and practiced a lot to pass her test.

Her teacher says that she pays really good attention in class, especially for a child her age. 

I am very proud of her for working hard and earning her stripes.

But what I'm most proud of is the interaction between my two younger children after she passed her test. Ben gave her a big hug and congratulated her on doing a good job. He was genuinely happy for his sister. This was honey to my heart!