Kuk Sool Won

Our new family activity (well, it's new for most of us!) is Kuk Sool Won. It's a form of Korean martial arts. Chuck has been studying for several years on and off and is a brown belt with two black stripes. Recently, all three kids and myself started as well. On Monday nights Chuck and I attend and on Tuesday afternoons I take the kids while Chuck trains for the upcoming state championships. After that race, however, I am positive that Tuesday nights will become a family affair! :) Anyway, I took a few pictures last night and I thought I would share. There is one of Chloe that is missing, but I will attempt to add it soon. It came out rather dark so it needs some doctoring!





Gavin loves his uniform! This is only his third class but he has jumped right in. He can hardly keep a smile from his face when learning new kicks or techniques. :)

Gavin has class first. The class lasts for one hour so I always bring lots of things to keep Zack and Chloe busy. I was amazed at how well they did this week. They colored and talked back and forth for nearly 40 minutes. When they were done coloring, I brought out stickers and blank paper ... the old standby and they entertained themselves for the rest of the time. Amazing! :)

Gavin's class this week was sparring. Basically, they get to practice kicking, punching and blocking ... never to the face, below the belt or the back. Gavin had a blast! :) Check out that block! When his class was over he asked if he could have an Oreo cookie when we got home. We don't even have Oreos at the house, but it was a cute sentiment.

This week marked Zack's very first class. He had been once before but opted to watch the kids. This week he jumped right in. Tony, the studio owner and a wonderful man, is giving Zack is very first belt. Zack was so excited to get it! Right after Tony tied it on him, Zack turned around and gave me a HUGE smile while pointing at the belt. : ) The name of this class is Turtle Tots. For the most part they stretch, practice jumping, rolling, walking backwards ... all fun stuff. Both Zack and Chloe did a great job.

When they got lined up Tony invited Zack to stand behind Chloe ... Chloe announced to the whole class, "He's my new little brother!" VERY cute! There were some cousins in the class as well and Tony said to one of them, "Come over here with your cousin." Anyway, about 15 minutes later when it came time to do the next activity, Tony moved Zack over near Chloe and said, "Zack come stand next to your sister ... " to which Chloe announces, "NO! He's my cousin!" All the parents were laughing. It was a bit comical!

So, there you go! School continues to go well. Chloe had an awesome Tuesday, Gavin has now earned several "Caught You Being Good" awards and Zack is his usual super-fly self. He woke up this morning excited to be going back to school ... he only attends Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tonight is back to school night for Zack and Chloe. Tomorrow is back to school night for Gavin and Chuck. Whew! Thank goodness we have Grandmas nearby to help with kid-sitting each night. :)

Much love,
--M