I guess I haven't mentioned it, as I haven't mentioned much lately, ahem, but Sydney started swimming lessons 5 weeks ago. She went and watched her friend in her lessons, and decided that she wanted to do it too.
I haven't ever considered putting her in before now, as she has always been so tiny (no body fat AT ALL) and would instantly start to shiver, get blue lips, etc. Seeing as she has put on a good 10 pounds this past year and hasn't really grown vertically too much (read, getting a little chub chub, yay!) I figured we'd give it a go.
Her first lesson, my heart hurt for her. Little thing, sitting with her class. The other kids all knew the instructors, the rules, each other. This was all new to her. I was so worried that she would want to drop out. About 10 minutes in, she came over to the viewing area. This is it, I thought. She's done already. Uh no. She had to pee. As I struggled in the stall to get her wet bottoms off, I asked her if she was ok?
I'm FINE! I LOVE IT! And she was. And she does. 5 weeks later,and she can do this. Amazing.
She passed her level 1, and is starting level 2 in July. She is already counting down to her first day. Who knew?
Way to go Sydney! You will be in great form to swim in Nanas pool this summer. Nana is really proud of you. Love you and tell Isabella and Jackson I love them too. Cant wait to see you in a couple of months. Love to all Nana.
Posted by: Nana | June 10, 2011 at 03:07 PM
Way to go Syd. Glad to hear you love to swim. I guess that runs in the family. Love you sweetie and miss you very much. Hugs & kisses to you all. Would love to see you this summer to spend some time with you all.
Posted by: Gramma | June 11, 2011 at 08:13 AM