One problem, she would NOT leave the 2 inch deep water....it was going to be a long summer. So we decided we better try swim lessons. A few things though 1. She hated going in water deeper than a puddle 2. This chick has trust issues, you kinda have to trust someone who's throwing you in the water (and yes that does make life so much easier if you were wondering) and 3. Most people don't give swim lessons to 3 yr olds, 4 is the age they are physically more ready.
But we had to try something. Luckily our great friend Laura has an awesome sister-in-law who teaches swim lessons. The reason this is better than finding any ol' swim teacher is she has a 3 year old too! This means Wes could watch him trust his mom and watch him enjoy swimming. Plus she knew exactly what to say and do with a three year old in general! This was invaluable. Look at Wes after FOUR days with Mrs. Erin. (remember she was terrified of "deep" water days before)
Are you amazed?!?!?! We were! The pool immediately became more fun. Wesley could not be stopped, she was swimming the entire pool and wanted me to stay on the side. Now I admit she's not "swimming" because she has to wear a puddle jumper still, but hey, close enough when you're three!
The one thing she did not want to do is go under. Even with all her confidence she could not be convinced that putting her face under water, where you can't breathe, was a good idea. I can't say I totally blame her instincts, but still we needed to jump this hurdle. Well folks here we are, a month down the road from swim lessons, 60 days in the pool, 2 accidental going unders and finally in the bath she decides, and I quote "This is super awesome fun Mom"
SUMMER OF SWIMMING IS A SUCCESS!
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