Whooh! Swimming lessons were hard! We did private lessons, one-on-one for five days. The teacher, and my friend that recommended the teacher, told me she is firm, but loving. That would be the exact truth. There were tears from both kids, but I believe they both learned a lot in their 5 day boot camp swim lessons. The way I see it swimming is not optional. You MUST know how to swim. If there is ever, God forbid, an accident, I want to know that they can get to the side of the pool and get out!
We have a pool next door that our children see everyday. The neighbors built a beautiful metal and brick fence long ago, way before we were here that seperates our yards. As many times as I say, "do not ever go in that backyard", you just never know what bold move a kid will make. So, swimming is not optional.
Conleigh did terrific and was learning side breathing by the end of the week. She doesn't love side-breathing but that is because it is not super easy to learn. As the teacher said, it is just a matter of control. Once Conleigh decides she can do it, she will.
Alex is coming along. He is only 3 1/2. He worked so hard and was jumping in and swimming to Gwen. He was so glad when those five days were over. I think he'll enjoy the pool this summer and he's willing to swim out to us every now and then.
1 comment:
Way to go, kids! I remember taking several years of swimming lessons when I was your age. I never like putting my face in the water -- I'd always stop and wipe my eyes after each time my face got wet during freestyle.
And, way to go mom with the blog!
Mark
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