Water

As I have watched you over the last few weeks in swim lessons and playing in the pool I have learned that water and swimming is an equalizer. It is such an individualized activity that ranges in ability from young children to adulthood yet, I feel and was raised, that it is a vital skill that all must learn. You do not have to be perfect at it or go on to compete but you must be able to remain safe when around the water.

When we started the swim class I knew it would be slow. Not only do you have to make up for what you do not understand language wise when you are asked, you also do not always have the best imitation skills and your attention can be fleeting. Well, yet again you have chosen to prove me wrong :) It is a slow, but really, you are doing a great job. You have all the pieces now you just need to put them together. You have allowed yourself to trust your teachers and you honestly love going to class. I also think you LOVE the fact that I am not allowed to be a part of class and sit behind a glass door and just watch.

I have attached two videos. You have to watch carefully but in the one you are successful on the back float with the instructor letting go for a few seconds. This was HUGE for you. The other video is you working hard on staying a float to get to the wall.

You and I go to the pool multiple times per week and it really is a common ground where you are allowed to be loud, jump around, and you and I can rough house. As you have gained more skills in the water we are able to play more and now you taunt me to pull you under and take you to the deep end. I am sure by the end of summer you will have the basics down and I hope your passion for the water continues to grow. It was wonderful to to hear you laugh today and just let your guard down.

Love you Baby
Mom