Swimming Lessons

I was basically terrified of putting Audrey in swimming lessons. She has hated getting her face wet since she was born. I had no idea what to expect, but I think the first class was a bit traumatizing for both of us. There was a lot of screaming from all the kids. Something magical happened on the 3rd day and she all of a sudden LOVED it. She will only put her face in the water with her goggles on, don't even think about suggesting otherwise.

Her teacher was very calm, and just pushed her through each routine. We had a slight set back the 2nd to last day, when the swim to the stairs was a bit too long and Audrey ran out of breath and it scared her. Ever since then she has become a little bit reluctant again, but not nearly as much as before swimming.

With the little girlie's in her class

Keeping Brandon entertained during swimming was a bit of a challenge he wanted to throw rocks and sticks and everything he could find into the pool, but we made it through :)

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