Yesterday, I promised Rú that after his check-up today, we’d go for a drive to a sunny spot where we could spend a few peaceful hours, and I’d teach him how to drive the supercar with a remote control. But it didn’t take more than a few minutes before we started arguing about who gets to play when. Since all the arguments were against me, we decided to take a long walk in the park, where I could keep myself busy with something other than the remote-controlled car. We watched the schoolkids having their outdoor lessons, visited the Palóc Museum, and checked out the recently restored lion monument (which definitely…

On Friday morning, Rú woke up a bit worn out (which is very uncharacteristic for him), and after checking him over, it was clear that his tonsils were the cause. So he skipped kindergarten that day, we went to the doctor, and made the most of having an unexpected free day to spend just the two of us! After picking up his medication, we continued the day with a hearty mid-morning snack. Then he came with me to get my back treated by a masseur (Krav Maga isn’t always the kindest to my back). After dropping off some bills, we went grocery shopping for a delicious carbonara spaghetti dinner, which…

Yesterday brought me great joy when Laci Oláh, the head of the archery division at the Vitalitas Association, invited Rú to represent the kids’ team at a local kindergarten’s Health Day event. The event featured a lineup of various sports, including handball (a sport we enjoy visiting to socialize and play), rock climbing, dancing, and archery. Several curious participants eagerly queued up and embraced the discipline required to test themselves in this instinctive, simultaneously nomadic and elite sport. It was absolutely incredible to watch my 4-year-old son lead the warm-up, step by step, following everything he had learned. With practiced ease, he demonstrated the basic stances, placed fingers on the…

The other day, during an afternoon walk, some girly chatter was carried by the breeze, which instantly awakened Rú’s superhero instincts. He took off at lightning speed toward the source of the voices. We found the girls, but didn’t get to play long because they had to leave. Since we were already at a playground, we made the most of our time with a good round of hide-and-seek. On the way back, we happened to catch sight of the neighbor’s baby, who was watching from the balcony with grandma. That’s when Rú’s “big brother” instincts kicked in—mixed with a bit of puppy love. Within minutes, he was climbing the ground-floor…

Our Adventure at the National Performance Hike Trophy in Szente This past Saturday was the day of the annual National Performance Hike Trophy held in Szentes, specially designed for kids aged 3 to 7 and their companions. Naturally, we were there, took part, and even made it onto the podium! But honestly, the biggest highlight was the route itself and all the fun challenges along the way. What’s the Trophy all about?Competitors start in staggered intervals, with a 5-minute delay between each team. Each participant receives a route card listing the stations they need to visit. At every station, the leader marks the points earned. But that’s not all! You…

Dated: May 27, 2016 … a tradition. Perhaps it’s even more sacred than coffee; there’s something ancient, something powerful, the very essence of raw nature in it. Don’t misunderstand, I don’t consider myself a chocolate master, I’m not a pastry chef, mine isn’t the world’s best, but when I make hot chocolate, I do it with full dedication – and for a few years now, with Rú! Of course, I prepare several variations, but most of the time I use dark chocolate, which fortunately Rú also likes, so I don’t have to make two different kinds. I used to use cocoa powder, but now I use chocolate bars, which makes it…

While I adore the theatre, I unfortunately rarely find time for cultural indulgence. However, yesterday my mom asked me to pick up the kindergarten tickets from Kolibri. While waiting for them to be printed, I had the chance to browse through the informational leaflets and grab the current season’s program guide. To be honest, I was completely stunned by the kind of pieces they’ve brought to the stage this year (puppet theatre, no less)! The biggest heart-throb was for my personal favorites: Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, Thomas Mann’s Mario and the Magician, and Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince. However, Veronika Marek’s Kipp Kopp (in two different stories) and Sándor Weöres’s Bóbitá managed to pique Rú’s interest…

I love to make the most of long weekends by spending quality time, especially if it allows my brother and Rú to indulge their boyish ambitions. We could hardly have found a better place for some manly fun than exploring the Hollókő Castle, which is an experience in itself. But when they organize castle games there – involving whip-cracking, castle defense, and rifle-firing – it’s heaven for a little boy! We walked the ramparts, swung swords, browsed coats of arms, and strolled through the old village for a hot soup. Along the way, we befriended an embroiderer and a soap maker, then peeked in on the potter. We returned to the castle just…

Since Rú started kindergarten in September, I certainly have more time for things, but I still haven’t truly gotten used to the weekly schedule. When the stars align and we can, we take Fridays off and pretend like old times, when we only had to focus on each other. I love these days, whether the reason is searching for snow in December (which we found nowhere), anticipating spring or watching for storks, or anything else we can claim is important! Looking back, I definitely rated this past week as a shaky one, so this morning I canceled kindergarten, swept all my tasks under the rug (except for a quick morning…

This system has been a part of my life for about 7 years now. It quickly became my passion and, by today, my full-time occupation. My proficiency with it permeates our daily lives. It provides security, a higher level of awareness when I feel threatened. Through my students, I achieve success day after day; I enjoy developing them, and I proudly watch as they break down their own walls, recognizing how much more is within them than they ever imagined. They become complete, whole, and this transcends brutality. This is the most beautiful dance, to understand each other in combat, and most importantly, ourselves. Just like in a game, our…