We started swim lessons at Bonnie's house last week. Parker cried the whole hour long for all 3 days. Then on Monday, I took him to a friend's pool and he loved it-- swam under water to the wall, jumped off the edge and swam to the steps, etc. He was in heaven. I thought
perfect~ we'll just show Bonnie tomorrow that he's conquered his fear. So yesterday we showed up for swimming and the second he saw her white hat, the wailing and gnashing of teeth began all over again. O the torture my kids go through! At least he won't drown now.
Abby has been great. It's taken a few times in the pool to "remind" her that she knows how to swim without her tube. Over the past week she's gotten more and more comfortable going off the diving board and swimming on her own. She likes to pretend like I'm Bonnie and she asks me to give her a "lesson" when we're at other pools. So I don't hold back--she gets thrown in and dunked under... just what Bonnie would do!
We started swim lessons at Bonnie's house last week. Parker cried the whole hour long for all 3 days. Then on Monday, I took him to a friend's pool and he loved it-- swam under water to the wall, jumped off the edge and swam to the steps, etc. He was in heaven. I thought perfect~ we'll just show Bonnie tomorrow that he's conquered his fear. So yesterday we showed up for swimming and the second he saw her white hat, the wailing and gnashing of teeth began all over again. O the torture my kids go through! At least he won't drown now. 
Abby has been great. It's taken a few times in the pool to "remind" her that she knows how to swim without her tube. Over the past week she's gotten more and more comfortable going off the diving board and swimming on her own. She likes to pretend like I'm Bonnie and she asks me to give her a "lesson" when we're at other pools. So I don't hold back--she gets thrown in and dunked under... just what Bonnie would do!
6 comments:
oh well that is GREAT that he had fun at a pool other than Bonnies...if he can jump in and swim to the side and have fun you are good to go! Gotta love Bonnie!!!
Thank goodness for pools! Aren't they wonderful?
You are tough stuff to endure the crying and still make him swim. Nice work! At least he will like the water after this - let's hope!
parker looks hillarious under the water trying to swim but he is still cute. we miss you guys
Hey guys! It has been awhile! I wanted to see how the bbq was? Anyway, I love all the updates. I recognize that big, white hat in the pool from some other blogs and might I say that I am very impressed with the diy projects. I could use a person like that in this home for sure!
Bless his heart, Parker did not enjoy the Bonnie-ness of his lessons. But the important part is taken care of (the no drowning part). It was so fun to be in lessons with you guys and catch up. We must get together soon!
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