Sophia has started her swim lessons again at the Claremont Club (Ok, ok! So she started 2 weeks ago, I am really, really behind on my blogging!), and she LOVES it!! She took lessons last summer and enjoyed it, but what a difference a year makes! She is totally comfortable in the water and wants to be free! She actually pushes me away when we get into the water and wants to "swim" on her own. We practice moving her arms by throwing a toy and then 'swimming' to catch it, kicking with kick boards, getting our faces wet with a cute song called "Motor Boat" and jumping in the water with "Humpty Dumpty."
Today at lessons was our first day of going under the water...I was worried that Sophia wouldn't like it. She is funny about water in her face in the bath, so I really wasn't expecting her to like actually going under the water. So Teacher Nicole dunked her and not only did she not cry, she came up smiling!! She even closed her eyes and her mouth before she was dunked! It was so cute!!
You can see Teacher Nicole and myself both closing our mouths as if this will keep Sophia from swallowing water!
I was worried how it would work, bringing Sophia in the water and having Ellie too, but I have great family helping me out! My cousin Scotty has been coming along on Tuesdays, and my other Cousin Morgan on Thursdays. My mom will be helping out next time, and my dad stopped by today to watch, and take these great photos! (Thanks Dad!!)
Scotty and Ellie hanging out together while we swim!
Needless to say, she really loves her class and is going to be a little fish!! I can't wait to see how much she will progress as the summer goes on. I always loved the water as a kid, and it's so fun to watch the joy and excitement on her face when she is in the water!
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