Swim Lessons

Week 1:
Day 1-No tears.  Did exactly as told.  Parents were impressed.  Teacher was amazed.  Mama was PROUD. Youngest kid in class by 3 years.

 

Day 2-Short nap.  Tears.  What Mama expected yesterday.  No longer likes "Wynn" (Mrs. Lynn).  Did okay.

Day 3-No power at house.  NO Nap.  Okay until his turn. Tears. Tears. And More Tears.  Mama went inside.  Did better.  1, 2, 3, "breathe" and go "NeeNix".  Typical progress.

Day 4-2+ hour nap.  Still shorter than normal.  Cried for the first 5 minutes.  Did great thereafter.  Was soo proud of himself.  Mama stayed inside "just in case."  Mama was soo proud of him.  Need to work on kicking legs still. Ran to me afterwards, "I did it, Mama, I did it."  Yes, my baby.  You did it :).

Day 5-Asked to see "Wynn" every time we got in car.  Definite progress.  Says "yes" to swim lessons today.  Yesterday was "no." No tears.  Mama started and stayed inside.

Day 6 (Make up time)-Was up from 2-5am.  Lesson at 9:00am.  Had to be woken up.  Did great with Mama outside.  That only lasted 20 minutes.  Mama went in.  Cried but listened.  Jumped off the rock (diving board).  His decision. Swam to ladder.  Amazing!  Started kicking legs a little too.  We practiced that in the tub last night.

Week 2: 
Day 1-Mama couldn't stay.  Luna had a Dr. appointment.  Phoenix was fine when I left.  Class was cut short because of storms. No pictures :(.

Day 2-Did fabulous.  No crying.  Not even when he noticed Mama had left.  Finally kicking while swimming! Slipped :(. Notice last picture.

Day 3-Was up from 11:00-3:00 the night before.  Had to be woken up.  Mama knew it was going to be rough.  It was.  He wanted nothing to do with it.  When his turn, he did great.  He even jumped off the rock before "Wynn" was in position.  Mama was proud but nervous! Overall better than Mama anticipated. Even with his attempts to escape :).

Day 4-Wanted Mama to stay outside.  She did.  He still participated in the class and followed directions.  Ran to give Mama a High Five after each and every turn.  Then returned to his spot.  Mama was proud.  Kicking and jumping great.  Asked what to do when you fall in, he responds, "Spin." Good answer!  Can't believe tomorrow is the last day :(.

Day 5:  Mama is sad.  Can't believe its already been 2 weeks :(.  Phoenix has done fabulous.  He went to bottom and got rings today.  Woo-Hoo!!!! Dada stopped by for the last 15 minutes to watch too! Mama and Dada are soo very proud.