January 15, 2007

Notes from a 5-year old

My husband was about to leave with Big I to run some errands.  Big I asks, "Are we gonna return that shirt to "Old Lady"?"  She was referring to Old Navy.

Big I:  Mommy, do you know that baby pigs are called "piglips?"

Big I:  "That is the funniest thing I never heard!"

But by far, the best thing I’ve heard her say in recent days. . .

"Mommy, I love karate."

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And then, because I wasn’t basking in delight enough she said, "Can we practice karate sometime today?"

The smile on my face?  I think it’s permanent.

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Posted by on January 15, 2007 in Growing Pains | 10 Comments

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10 Comments on Notes from a 5-year old

  1. Mireille on Mon, 15th Jan 2007 6:20 pm

    2. Oh my gosh.. that yellow belt looks so huge on her!
    I’m glad that she has found her niche in the arts.
    It’s so nice to be able to share memories together when they get older like “remember when Sensei told us to do that?”
    Here’s wishing you, your husband, and your daughter a wonderful year filled with great experiences

  2. Jeni on Mon, 15th Jan 2007 7:38 pm

    3. so cute.

  3. Black Belt Mama on Mon, 15th Jan 2007 11:44 pm

    4. Mireille: It looks so big because it’s super stiff right now. It takes a while before those belts loosen up a bit. 😉

  4. sesame on Tue, 16th Jan 2007 6:45 am

    5. Wow, you must be over the moon! I remember you were worried for awhile cos she wasn’t showing any interest. Btw, she’s a pretty girl!

  5. Maryam in Marrakesh on Tue, 16th Jan 2007 9:38 am

    6. We kick box out here in Morocco and my son likes but my daughter shows no interest. It is all about ballet. ~sigh.

  6. Myrika on Tue, 16th Jan 2007 10:38 am

    7. Hi!
    Your daughter is gorgeous in her yellow belted kimono! You must be proud of her…
    knowing how you feel… my 10 year old brought tears to my eyes at a competition this fall when he took in his first ever first place in a tournament! I was also bursting with pride last week as my 3 1/2 year old daughter tried out her first karate class and loved it so much she fell asleep hugging her (folded) white belt! ;o)
    Amitié,
    Myrika ;o)

  7. [Mat] on Tue, 16th Jan 2007 11:26 am

    8. Hehe!
    There’s a mean looking Big I!
    Bend that front knee!
    Damn, she looks about 8 or 9 in that picture.
    Can’t wait to teach/practice with the kids in our family.
    🙂
    And yeah, the belt looks big. It falls around her knee or so.
    Be well!

  8. Jill on Tue, 16th Jan 2007 5:03 pm

    9. It’s so good to see kid that age found a passion!! It would help her in life!!
    And you should be damn proud of her!!

  9. Karl on Fri, 19th Jan 2007 11:42 am

    10. Piglips…ha.

  10. jeannette on Fri, 26th Jan 2007 9:57 pm

    11. My daughter is a gifted martial artist but always has that attitude “ah, do I have to?” I tell her (and her rolling eyes) that she’ll thank me later.