Staying Out Late to Celebrate his Accomplishment

For once, it was Daddy who couldn't make one of Dexter's events due to work so Dexy and I met Daddy afterwards at the Olive Garden (Dexy's choice - he's crazy for their minestrone soup!) for a celebration of our Tiny Tiger. Dexy was exhausted by the time we got there but he did wear his headband for Daddy. Even before we were seated, Dexy had gone goofy.

 Going...

 Going...

Gone :)

Basking in the Glory

Dexter was excited to receive recognition for his accomplishments. He loved that everyone was clapping for him.

He got help putting on his new Tiny Tigers headband.

And he received a patch for his belt (temporarily taped on)!

While he was excited to receive his headband, he was less than excited to keep the headband on his head. "It feels funny. I don't want to wear it."

Tiny Tiger Headband Testing

Dexy had his testing for the next level in Tae Kwon Do - the Tiny Tiger headband (I'm pretty sure that is not a standard Tae Kwon Do level).

Ben and I prepared him in advance: Be sure to listen carefully and do what they ask you to do. No talking while others are testing. Pay attention, stay focused.

I hadn't seen him in class for a long time and was really impressed with all the new moves and his ability to follow multi-step instructions.  After doing it with a black belt along side him, he had to do it all by himself. He did a great job!

He didn't talk while others were testing but he did have to be hushed for humming.