Saturday, September 20, 2008
My Brave Girl
Today was Princess' first karate tournament.
We got up at 530, got there for registration at 730. It didn't start till 10. Shoot me. I'm exhausted.
2 months in karate and her first tournament presenting her form. This was about the moment that she noticed that the three other contestants were all colored belts. This was suppose to be novice, 1 year and under division for traditional forms. I'm thinking, NOT. Then she noticed that she was the ONLY WHITE BELT in the entire event.
Then she got up there and busted out her form in precise, perfect form. I was amazed at how graceful and elegant she was.
She got a 7.91. She came in last. They gave out three trophies.
There were four contestants. She congratulated everyone and chatted with the others.Then she has a "come apart" in the car.
Except it wasn't that she was last, it was cause the judges didn't even speak to her much less shake her hand after acknowledging the others and passing out trophies.
I had to leave, cause I'm a mean arse.
But she was awesome.....and she's ready for testing in October, her first. And then the next tournament in April, she's ready.
There aren't words for how utterly privileged I am to be the mother of such an amazingly strong, good person.
Labels: Princess In All Her Glory
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Way to go Princess!!!!!!
She's a much better person than I. I would have said something not so nice to the judges after that.
But she is good and will kick butt next time.
WAY TO GO!!!!
It is so hard to be a parent sometimes. Mine is going through some of that right now and it is sooooo frustrating. I think you have one terrific daughter there....proof that she has one pretty great mom!
Being a parent is hard, isn't it! I'm sure she did a wonderful job! Congrats to her and she'll get em next time!
those judges are turds. good for her for not letting them get to her [til she was in the car at least =)]
but seriously, mr. clean used to compete and has his black belt. all before he met me, but he explained to me the sense of honor and dignity you get from karate. those judges aren't doing so well on that end!