Swimming lessons: Take 2

After a not so successful swimming lesson class last summer, Emily just completed a set of four private swimming lessons at the W.  I think the one-on-one attention coupled with a significant change in attitude and maturity level that has been evident at preschool made for a much more positive experience this time around.  That and the enticement of the promised mermaid doll that has been sitting in the packaging in clear view in the coat closet since June. ;o)

 
Emily fully cooperated with her teacher, Keeley.  She blew bubbles, put her face in the water (with nose plugged) and got her hair wet.  While she still hasn't dunked completely under, it was significant progress.  Sometimes Emily is concentrating so hard on not breathing in through her nose that she forgets to close her mouth. :o)  She is also still trying to get used to the funny feeling of water in her ears when doing a back float.  However, she received a passing grade, and we'll do group lessons again in the summer.

Lincoln was along for three of the four lessons and desperately wanted to go swimming, too.  He would strip himself down to just his pants and dig through the bag for his swim trunks.  On the last day I did bring all our suits and the three of us went swimming for 45 min. after Emily's lesson.