Addysin is a very cautious child and afraid of most things. She is extra afraid of water because she almost drowned last summer. She had just learned to use armbands/water wings and was SO excited that she could swim around on her own, just like her friend. The next time we went swimming she got so excited, and jumped in the pool without any floaties on. There were probably 4 adults out there, but nobody noticed. My friend and I were just inside (right off the pool), and she looked out and screamed! Obviously, Addysin is okay. Mentally, though, it really had an effect on her (of course!). She wont even let me wash her hair in the tub, she has to do it herself. As if I am going to force her under the water!! When she goes swimming, she wears arm bands and a tube. She FREAKS out if she thinks Caiden is in danger while in the water.
I was excited when I heard that some girls out here in the country (Eppichs) were doing swim lessons at their pool, which is about 7 minutes away. It was for 5 days straight, an hour each session. Addysin didn't really improve a ton, but I think she feels more in control. She likes to take her time learning "scary" things and I think she goes over all the basics in her mind, still. Like last night in the tub she was showing me how she could put her nose under water. Hey, that is progress!
I was planning to have Caiden also do lessons, but I forgot his swim suit the first day and he refused to get his shorts wet. Then as I watched the class I realized that Caiden would not have done well. He isn't the best at listening and obeying instruction. And he isn't patient. The kids had to sit on the side and wait their turn. He did really well being a "good boy" though for the hour each day.
Playing on the lawn mower.
Addysin loved her teachers Karigan and Kortneigh.
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