Ava's been in swim lessons for about 2 months now. What began as a terror-inducing half hour each week has turned into the thing she most looks forward to. Two weeks ago she advanced to level two and got a ribbon - her first ribbon ever. She was so proud.
Today, she had a substitute teacher who told her to put her floating dumbbell on the pool deck and swim about 15 feet over to her. I almost ran over to tell this lady that there is no way she can do it; but before I could do anything, Ava took off - and swam. She really swam. She even managed to pop up for a breath. Then she did it again and swam all the way back to the wall, where she beamed the greatest smile my direction.
I don't know why I doubted her. The reality is that the girls astound me each day with the things they are able to do. One of the greatest things about being their mom is watching them develop into these little people, with unique personalities and talents.
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so fun! as i'm leaving this comment i realize i never called you back when you called me back! i miss you! Sarah is coming in june can you come? i'll email or call when she sends me her schedule. miss you
How fun! I have been wanting to put my kids in swimming lessons every summer for the past 4 years, but just haven't been able to. I think my middle son would be the same way though... You are so lucky to live somewhere with nice warm weather- it might snow here (in Logan) again tomorrow!
Amazing! I can't wait to see her in the pool-what a little fish! I am sure you are so proud-I would be. :)
We can't wait to see all of you!
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