New Belts!

As you can see, we were tested and we succeeded!  I made 1 itty bitty mistake that  was overlooked by the board, and my boy did perfect!  IT was awesome, I really enjoyed my self tonight, and I believe my family did too.  All my kids were allowed to bow in with me tonight before the test, it seemed that everyone enjoyed seeing the youngest two on the mat.  It was a rewarding experience.  My husband, mom and family friend were all there tonight to support the two of us who tested.  It was great. A memorable experience for all. Here are some of the pics from tonight.  Sorry they are butt shots, our picture taker was behind us!

 I hope you enjoyed these pics I know that I did! And finally here we are receiving belts! :)

So here we are a family in Kyuki Do taking it one belt at a time!  Yellow belt here we come!

Quotes

I am trying to truly understand the words of the tenants of Kyuki Do.  I never really studied the words I use, and also I saw our classes future Black Belt get quizzed on them.  This week our tenant for the week is Courtesy. Dictionary.com has this to say about Courtesy-

1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior
2. a courteous, respectful or considerate act or expression
3. indulgence, consent or acquiesce
4. favor, help or generosity

• Related word: good manners.

Thinkexist has some interesting quotes, here are some of my favorite.

"Don't flatter yourself that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates.  The nearer you come into relation with a person the more necessary do tact and courtesy become."
~ Oliver Wendall Holmes

"No one is to big to be courteous, but some are too little." ~ Unknown

"To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness."
~ Benjamin Franklin

"Be courteous to all, but intimate with few and those few be well tried before you give them your confidence."                                        ~ George Washington

"He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love."
~ Proverbs

Thoughts for the soul, I think.  I'm honestly calmer for having taken the time to study this one little word.  So how does one teach something like courtesy?  That is probably only shown, never explained?  It is shown through our interactions with other people.  It is when a man holds a door for a woman, especially the old ones.t is when there is one slice of pizza  left and you both grab for it at the same time; which one of you will give it up for the other?  It is in our daily actions, its helping a loved one even though there are other things you'd rather be doing.  Its taking time to listen to others.

AHHHH!

Wow, I have made it 8 weeks smoke free!  I didn't know if I could make it this far.  It has been a family effort.  I must admit that I am no peach to live with.  I have been emotional, moody, and at times downright mean.  I asked my hubby the other night if I should go back to smoking so he could like me again.  Amazingly he said "No, we made it this far, let's keep going".  What a man!  He's a real John Wayne, he's tough and he don't take no crap.  Well actually he just lets it go in one ear and out the other.  I have been practicing for my yellow stripe in Kyuki Do, the test is Friday.  My older boy will be testing with me.  My two youngest earned their yellow (permanent marker) stripe  on Wed. of last week.  They were so proud, it brought tears to my eyes.  If I pass I will have to change the top pic to show off all of our new belts!