Swim Lessons

Last week Olivia took swim lessons with Kennedy! We completely lucked out and they were the only 2 in the class, so it was really more like a semi-private lesson! Olivia loved the first two days, but on Wednesday her teacher was "helping" her dunk her head under water and Olivia got a little frightened. She got upset in the pool and wanted out, but she stayed in and finished her lesson. On Thursday morning she was upset and crying that she didn't want to go. I really didn't want to push her, but wanted her to go back and at least try one more day. So after some coaxing from Denny and I she was game! Her hang up is getting her entire face in the water. She definitely wants to be in control and do it at her own pace. Which to me is understandable. Thankfully her instructor was very patient and understanding and didn't force her to do anything she wasn't willing to try. She said that Olivia had good body position, if she could just hurdle her fear of putting her face in the water she'd be off! So that will give us something to work on! All in all I thought the lessons went well! I don't think we'll be seeing Olivia swim across the pool or jumping off any diving boards anytime soon, but she does have more confidence and skill in the water!

I think Olivia's favorite part of swim lessons was doing the alligator crawl on the tanning ledge! My little thrill seeker! :)

And her least favorite thing was the back float! This is as relaxed as she got!