Not Quite a Fish

L has been taking swimming lessons through our local parks and rec. She took Tots first where she learned to put her head under water multiple times. Then she took Advanced Tots which she had to take twice. The first item through her teacher was not very good; the kids seldom got off the wall. The second time her teacher was amazing! He had her doing ice cream scoops (breast stroke) the very first lesson! She has done so well, she even got to jump off the diving board three times. She passed this class and will be taking Flippers in the fall. Until then, we will have to take her to the pool so she doesn't forget what she has learned over the summer.

They learned about water safety and how to wear a life jacket.

Doing the torpedo.

Back float.

She loves the water!

Jumping off the diving board.

Using the kick board.

Torpedo

Doing ice cream scoops.

The first time L got to jump off the diving board, she was second in line. The first girl was scared to go so she got down. I was afraid L would just run right off and jump without thinking, she is a bit of a dare devil. However, she went to the end and waited a few seconds, maybe 20, before she jumped off. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera that day so this video is from her second time jumping. She loved jumping off the diving board and wanted to do it again.