Let's Play Ball

Tyler and Kendall started their T-Ball Skills class today. Kendall was so excited to be doing something that Tyler was doing. And Tyler just loved "helping" her. I could sort of see how he paid a bit more attention in class except he was a little too concerned with Kendall. She can pretty much hold her own and doesn't always like all of Tyler's attention. But they were so cute together. He wouldn't leave her side and when it was his turn to bat he waved to her and then made an effort to hit the balls to her. I think they are so fortunate to have each other. Even if they do want to wring each others neck sometimes.

Tie Your Shoe On! aka Taikyoku Shodan!

Tyler had his first testing in Karate today. It was a long 2 hours and 45 minutes class/test. Tyler was a little restless by the end. Oh who am I kidding he was restless from the get go. Karate is not his favorite but he does it and tries(a little). He used to LOVE Karate when he was younger but now he could pretty much leave it. We'd like him to continue for a little while longer because it's such a great discipline in teaching kids to listen, pay attention and have respect for yourself and others. (Kevin fears he might have a touch of ADD because he just day dreams a lot and doesn't really pay attention when he's supposed to! I think he might just be your average 5 year old boy) Anyway I think the Sensei is great at having a little fun (Tyler loves when he's silly) with the kids but also strict enough to make sure they behave and are respectful. I'm not sure how much longer Tyler will remain in Karate but I do know Kendall can't wait to start. She has to be 5 or maybe 4.5 so we will see if Tyler will maybe continue once Kendall starts. But in any event he did pass his test today. He did his Kata, Taikyoku Shodan and thankfully there was this other little girl testing too that really knew it so he sort of followed her. He actually wasn't that happy about "wining" as he said. I think he wanted to remain a white belt because they don't get knocked over in class when they do the wrong stance. But he felt a little bit better about his new belt when he learned as he stays in Karate he can get a collection of belts. Anyway congratulation Tyler on a job well done today, we thank you for trying to put an effort into something even if it's not your favorite.