You can see why I might have been worried...

When I went to pick up Archer at Sparring/Hapkido last night I walked in and saw my child practicing kicks with a friend. Then practicing some rolls...All of this is very normal so I turned my attention elsewhere - to the absolutely adorable 7-month old sitting next to me. Seriously adorable!

When I looked up I was a bit (not a lot) surprised to see my child, my little boy (haha), learning to use num chucks. Really, wouldn't you be a bit worried? Especially after seeing him whack himself in the head once or twice. The master who was teaching him came over when he saw the look on my face...The num chucks are foam rubber (oh thank goodness). Then went on to explain that when he learned they were wood filled with steel...Uh- YIKES!

So, Archer convinced me he needed num chucks so he could practice. He wants to participate on the demo team (possibly) and he would need to practice. Right? He is very convincing...The pictures aren't great, but I didn't really want to take the time to adjust settings and he didn't really want to pose...Imagine that.
In other news. I went shopping with my mom on Wednesday and being that Archer really needs new shoes we took a trip to Famous Footwear. They were having their buy one get one half off sale! Love that sale. I found these little cuties for $24...(ended up $12! Yay). Aren't they cute?
And for those who are thinking about mycaloriecounter.com....GO! It is such a great tool. I love the daily charts and the progress charts! (p.s. I've lost 6 pounds! yay!)

This is it.

Not feeling to well.
Have "the cold."
Spent most of today in bed.
Very little time on the computer.

The only "real" thing I did today was go to Archer's belt promotion test/ceremony for Tae Kwon Do. When he was awarded his new belt he was excited to learn he had "skipped" a belt and is now an advanced yellow/junior green belt. His friend Henry earned his red belt! Way to go guys!

Back to bed. More when I am feeling better.

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Promotion

This afternoon Archer had his first promotion test for Tae Kwon Do. He started this fall and was pretty excited to advance to a new belt. Now he is an advanced white belt -yellow is next.

The youth classes warming up.The white belts broke their first boards today! The boys were pretty excited (and impressed with themselves I am sure). Archer is standing with his new Tae Kwon Do friend Drake (in white).
In the promotion line in his new belt. He is helping Jeter, our friend who is 6, tie his belt.The reason Archer decided to start Tae Kwon Do is that his friend Henry (now an advanced blue belt) invited him several times and got Archer interested. They aren't in the same class - Henry is more advanced-but they still see each other at functions (well...and at school...). He has been friends with Henry since 1st grade. Love all these long-term friendships!
Archer sporting his new belt and showing off his first broken board.
Way to go Archer! We are very proud of you! Keep it up!