Andrew has been asking to do karate off and on for several years now. Apparently, I was not working towards the mother of year as I brushed him off each time. After the twentieth request I figured he was serious and really, really wanted to take karate. He could not be more thrilled. He was grinnng from ear to ear. He has one private lesson each week and up to three group classes he can attend...and he goes to them all. There is a lot to be said for desire; while he is starting older, he is progressing very quickly. After only a couple weeks, he earned his yellow belt. (I think that is pretty fast but I'm not sure since we are new to the karate world) I am glad I finally listened to him. It makes me so happy to see him so happy. It makes me wonder...would he be enjoying it this much if he hadn't had to wait? See, maybe my parenting strategy wasn't so bad afterall!
