Thursday, August 6, 2009

What a Difference

Mackenzie and Dylan have been taking swim lessons from Kelly the entire summer and the kids are sad that it's coming to an end. Mackenzie is almost swimming on her own - more of a confidence issue in the deep end if anything. She has become so brave and has enjoyed every minute of her lesson. What a difference from 2 years ago when I enrolled her in private swim lessons. . . .

Two years ago this was a child who screamed - not cried - but SCREAMED the entire 30 minute session for 6 weeks straight! I had to bribe her with candy or ice cream to cry quietly and not wail at the top of her lungs! Poor child - poor me!

And now she loves the water, and is trying to do flips, handstands, diving for rings, you name it and she wants try it!

I am so glad that the kids love the water and will become good confident swimmers unlike their mother! Thank you so much Kelly for being patient, loving, and such a great swim teacher! The kids adore you, and you are teaching them a valuable life skill. You're the best!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

What beautiful kids!

Anonymous said...

Julie

NixonsMamma said...

Diane, first of all... you and i need to enroll ourselves into an adult-baby-steps swim class! :)

2nd, I'm so much more hopeful for Nix's sake when I hear about Kenzie's swimming experience 2 years ago, compared to now! Look at her! LOVING the water! :)

By the way, what's your thoughts on floaties? life vests? for Dylan. Just curious! :)