Jiu jitting Time Away

Last post I mentioned girl got her first red stripe... since that post she tested and was promoted to her gray and white striped belt AAAAND she got her first stripe on it.  She's locked in on some aspects and I've seen a leap forward in her skills there.  I'm very proud of her progress and persistence.

Developmental swimming has ended.  The 3rd marking period is over and we had straight As again.  First confession is in the books and her first communion is coming up soon.

Summer weather is creeping in, so the evenings are drawing us outside to play or to walk/ride bikes.

The expander sits in place still at this time, but we're getting ready for the braces to go on at the end of the month. It has given enough space that the top two teeth are finally coming (they've been missing since August/September). She's definitely had another growth spurt.  All... the... things!

Full Steam Ahead!

This year has been charging forward quickly.  The second round of developmental swimming classes is well underway.  We continue to go to jiu jitsu and muay thai.  At jiu jitsu she recently got her first red stripe on her white belt and then tested for a new belt.  Much to my surprise she was presented a gray with white stripe belt last night.  She also was invited to join in the advanced striking (muay thai) class and went to the first of that last night.

We're getting ready for her first confession at the end of the month in preparation for her first communion.

To my shock last night she asked if I knew what a "first period" was.  Oh no.  My heart sank.  Turns out a girl in the other second grade class got hers.  I feel so bad for her, that's so young, ugh.  I did my best to explain to girl and answer her current questions.  We watched a couple of videos too.  Hopefully it's a few years off for my gal.

Merry and Bright

Christmas vacation has been great.  Both kiddo and I have taken advantage of our time off.  She asked for three things from Santa and was happy to receive all three -- none of which were big price tag items, so I can't complain.  She has her new games for the Switch, a holder for those game cards, and reader books to enjoy.  She also noted her favorite gift was one she didn't even ask for - her first few Pokemon cards.

Today we took a perhaps premature run to a local store to assess what is out there for first communion dresses.  To my surprise not only did she like several dresses ("I love it") but we ended up leaving with one!  I'm thrilled with the price point and she was comfortable in the dress - win, win.

As we move into January the next session of developmental swim will spin up.  Their focus will be on breaststroke and butterfly.  I'm looking forward to seeing her progress further.