It’s been a while, but Hugh has pulled out another prompt for his Weekly Photo Challenge – Stripes.
Read about it here.
My entry this time… it was something that came to mind as soon as I read the prompt.
My very own Karate kids
Those little high-kicking saucepan lids! *
I remember all the hype
About getting yet another stripe
They always did me very proud
And I would always cheer out loud
Another belt to show their skill
‘Hai-Ya’ing ‘til they had their fill!
Ritu 2016
*Saucepan Lids – Rhyming slang for Kids
It took me back to the days when my kids were studying MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) and the dreaded gradings would come, with them waiting anxiously to find out whether they had progressed to the next belt or not!
They did really well, until we had to stop, due to my job commitments meaning I could not take them to the classes anymore…
Lil Man got to Yellow belt, not even stripes anymore, and il Princess was on her Green Stripe belt. Maybe one day, we can get them back into it!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 26, 2016 @ 15:23:20
Your stripes are all the more beautiful because of the hard work your children put into achieving them.
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Jan 26, 2016 @ 17:47:30
Thank you! They are indeed! 😊
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Jan 26, 2016 @ 14:29:20
It looks like a Hallmark moment in stripes.
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Jan 26, 2016 @ 17:46:31
Lol thanks!!
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Jan 22, 2016 @ 02:58:53
wow, love this photo, makes any mommy proud!
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Jan 22, 2016 @ 04:16:50
It does! Thanks Elizabeth!
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Jan 21, 2016 @ 16:02:58
love this….you should make it into a card and sell it to the Karate school…..kat
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Jan 21, 2016 @ 19:48:00
Good idea lol!!!
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 11:05:54
What a great take on the prompt Ritu, and as usual, you have written a brilliant poem to go with it! Hopefully the kids will be able to go back to it one day 🙂
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 13:18:21
Thank you Judy!!! I enjoyed that!!
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 10:18:43
Oooh, this took me back to my Judo days, Ritu. A very long time ago and I think I only managed getting to a yellow belt.
You’ve come up with a great poem, yet again, to go with the photo for the prompt.
Hong Kong Phooey had nothing on me, but I loved his kicks 🙂
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 13:16:37
Thanks Hugh! This all sprang to mind as soon as I saw your prompt!
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 05:55:20
That’s really cool, Ritu!
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 07:51:06
Thank you Syl 😊
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 15:16:25
You’re very welcome, Ritu 😊
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 17:38:38
😊
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:55:02
Fun! We’re a tae kwon do household. Those belts are a big deal.
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Jan 20, 2016 @ 00:03:23
They are indeed especially youths little tikes!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 22:37:52
Creative response to the prompt, Ritu! 🙂
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 22:42:24
Thanks Tonya! it was the first thing to come to mind with that prompt, and well, the poem, that came a little later!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 22:46:51
It was awesome! I don’t know how you do it! You’re a busy mom with a career, and you so effortlessly produce such creative posts and great writing! 🙂
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:03:31
Aw that is so sweet of you to say! You know, no matter how busy I am, I need this outlet too! My mum actually says that since I started blogging regularly I seem to be a much less stressed, and chilled person, so it must be good for me!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:17:18
You’re right! We all need something that provides a creative outlet. It’s so great that you’ve been more relaxed since you began blogging. It must suit you! 🙂
I think the thing that’s wonderful is the feedback we receive from one another. It helps to remind us that we’re part of a community that cares. 🙂
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:19:52
Oh definitely! I’m firmly behind my wonderful blogily!!!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:20:29
😊
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 22:36:21
But they did great! It is always such a motivation for kids when they see their progress in such symbols!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 22:41:48
Exactly sis! I am so proud of them, just wish we could have found a way for them to continue…
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 22:44:46
As you said, that is still an option for later. But I think they are not bored at all!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:01:17
Well, I hope not sis, lol!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:04:24
I only say…. SOCCER!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:06:35
lol!!!!!
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Jan 19, 2016 @ 23:15:00
😃😃
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