Slade doesn't like to be hot, or over-exert himself, or wait his turn, or do any of the myriad of things required in most extra-curricular activities. We've been hoping to find something for him that he loved and by golly I think we finally did. He has been taking karate for about two months now. He was thrilled by the first couple of classes. Then some of that excitement wore off and his best friend decided to quit so Slade fought me on going for a about two weeks. Then, his instructor told him he was going to be able to test for his gold belt soon and he has been happy to go ever since.
He did his gold belt test last week and it was great to see his composure in class and when he was up there on his own.

He passed.

I think karate is going to be very good for him.
3 comments:
Lin, haven't you listened to Merrit? She'll do anything for accessories, just like Slade!
Bravo, Slade! Karate was very good for Colin too. I hope we can make one of his belt testings.
Sigh of relief. So glad you found his niche!
He looks like he is "in the zone."
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