We joined the Ymca several weeks ago and one of the nice perks is Amelia can now take swimming lessons. When registering her they asked about her swimming ability/skills. She has never had a formal class but based on her comfort in the water the gal thought she could be in Pike 2..... I registered, but then started having doubts. Maybe she should progress up the fish scale like other kids, Eel, pike 1, etc. I was sure that the first week they would declare that she wasn't ready and move her back. I was already preparing myself. I prepped, we went on trial runs to the pool, I tried to quickly teach her things, and then the 1st day came (last tues) and she DID GREAT!!!!! I sat in awe with the other mothers. She was listening to the teacher, waiting her turn and doing everything the other kids were doing (the other little girl had just finished pike 1.) And the other little boy who according to his mom could "swim on his own." would not even get in the pool for awhile. Can you tell I'm a proud mom!!! This week was lesson 2 and the same thing happened. This week they even jumped off the diving blocks. My little girl is growing up.
Having fun with teacher Rachel
Waiting her turn.
No comments:
Post a Comment