A week ago she wouldn’t even put her face in the water, but twice a day swimming has gotten her really comfortable, really quickly.
I couldn’t believe she was holding her breath and putting her face in the water.
No choking or sputtering! She had been insisting that she did not want to do swimming lessons again this year and I was inclined to agree with her. I didn’t want to sit out in the heat every afternoon for two week while she cried and refused to let go of the wall. (Yes mom, I realize it’s payback for Head Royce.) Now she keeps saying she’s going to show her swimming teacher how she can put her face in. I’ve heard that one before…
Round two today — after school with the boys. She wouldn’t jump in with me, but she was showing off for her brothers. Caleb says he taught her to jump in and swim. I’d love to know his secret!
She’s working on her belly flops. She comes up laughing and saying, “it tickles my tummy!”
All is well here. Josh is still away with the marines. Between researching Italy, pet sitting for friends leaving the island, juggling the kids’ stuff and going through a million “goodbyes” I’ve had less time than usual to blog. I haven’t abandoned it though. Still plugging along when I can!