tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post789002160149726925..comments2023-07-20T05:25:22.959-05:00Comments on Mom in Madison: promoted times two.denisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07063730445661683331noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-9931823248487902812010-09-30T12:27:04.617-05:002010-09-30T12:27:04.617-05:00I love your karate pictures of the boys! Such swee...I love your karate pictures of the boys! Such sweet, yet determined boys! My son (Carter, 4) has been doing karate this past summer since movin to Milwaukee. We thought it would gain his confidence and transition as we moved. It has given him so much more. Loved finding and reading your blog. Wish there was a MomsinMadison site now in Milwaukee. The Mil. site just isn't the same! ~AnneThe Blackburn Buzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987904947028280572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-206044988724358192010-09-29T13:42:43.995-05:002010-09-29T13:42:43.995-05:00Congrats to your boys! That is a super cool achiev...Congrats to your boys! That is a super cool achievement for them and I can certainly see proudness beaming off their cute faces.<br /><br />:)LisaHullabaloo Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922072857698305087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-88168276437130707822010-09-28T07:30:38.248-05:002010-09-28T07:30:38.248-05:00Congrats to the boys for all their hard work - alt...Congrats to the boys for all their hard work - although I suspect karate is loads of fun as well.<br /><br />These growing pains , they are going around. Owen announced last week that he wants to attend every field trip, hs group, playdate etc. that comes up. This from the boy who has always been most comfortable at home, and indifferent to lots of friends and socializing.<br /><br />They grow up so fast :0)Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824248962807980412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-24150812031789918162010-09-28T06:26:10.005-05:002010-09-28T06:26:10.005-05:00My boys do ninjitsu and sometimes, I just can'...My boys do ninjitsu and sometimes, I just can't watch...they too have an awesome instructor (I think this makes all the difference) and they look forward to their classes throughout the week.<br /><br />Well done to your boys - and especially your A for getting into the black belt group - how awesomely cool for him to reach his goals!!kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708429699005394771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-5388943084254899042010-09-27T19:52:18.803-05:002010-09-27T19:52:18.803-05:00Congrats to you AND the boys! Exciting stuff. Hop...Congrats to you AND the boys! Exciting stuff. Hope the next two years prove to be an extremely rewarding and amazing experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-63961982190282874712010-09-27T17:24:09.337-05:002010-09-27T17:24:09.337-05:00Wow, what an opportunity! I think this is such a ...Wow, what an opportunity! I think this is such a great example of what unschooling can do for a child. I'm surer the challenge and experience will help him grow whatever he decides to do. And their brotherly love sends a tear to my eye!Mel Northhttp://thewifeknits.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-9712948296889346832010-09-27T14:40:21.249-05:002010-09-27T14:40:21.249-05:00That's fantastic! What great achievements, fo...That's fantastic! What great achievements, for both of your boys. My son is in karate to but hasn't started sparring yet. He has a yellow stripe belt right now.Dawnhttp://renaissancemama.squarespace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-62721098505884001162010-09-27T11:34:29.952-05:002010-09-27T11:34:29.952-05:00Wow, Denise that made me cry. The sweet picture of...Wow, Denise that made me cry. The sweet picture of G's promotion and then hearing about A's black belt invitation- such sweet moments. <br /><br />I love that Nic has been so willing and interested in trying many different activities, but how cool it is to have such a commitment like that!briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788954633968365154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-87302996684467149702010-09-27T10:56:55.392-05:002010-09-27T10:56:55.392-05:00Oh how they grow.....Oh how they grow.....sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02510930442893108525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-41305474306030219332010-09-27T10:45:29.989-05:002010-09-27T10:45:29.989-05:00Wow, how awesome for both boys and especially A! G...Wow, how awesome for both boys and especially A! Give them both high fives from Ivy and I!!!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11614887525852121238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-16300261326978397332010-09-27T10:32:49.658-05:002010-09-27T10:32:49.658-05:00Oh, sweet! That sounds like a great weekend for th...Oh, sweet! That sounds like a great weekend for them. A has been looking into other forms too and loves seeing what kids do based on what school they are in - so much variation!<br /><br />A has been sparring for a bit, but has had a hard time with how confining the body padding it - mostly the hand and core/rib padding. He has opted out of wearing it in sparring a lot, but in the next level there is no opting out of padding and headgear. And now he will also need shin guards, mouth protection, which were recommended but not required up to this point. We are looking into different acceptable types of padding/gear though, hoping to help him a bit by finding lighter/less restrictive types. He really wants to do it, so perhaps his determination will help him with that! :)denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063730445661683331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27387788.post-82567682174052739932010-09-27T10:19:40.195-05:002010-09-27T10:19:40.195-05:00my goodness those boys are getting big! what an a...my goodness those boys are getting big! what an accomplishment for them both. Goose and Binky spent all day Saturday at a training with the grand master of cuong nhu. it was very exciting for them. they now have 2 weapons. yes, a little scary. they have been sparring for a year now. i am so proud of them for coming so far. it has been a challenge for Binky to manage larger groups, but he loves doing it! <br /><br />i love the way your boys cheer each other on!! makes me wanna hug 'em myself!!!<br />have a great week <br />lisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03609273716040906966noreply@blogger.com