This weekend Olive had her first "big girl" swimming lesson. This means she goes by herself with a group of preschoolers and teachers. No Mom and Dad in the pool!
Heading into the pool, doing some self talk to get herself through it:
Checking out the pool:
Getting introduced to the other kids and teachers:
Practicing kicking:
Getting some practice in:
Learning some new skills with the teacher:
The parents all stood and watched, which was very difficult for all of us. I have no doubt the teachers know what they're doing but it was so nerve wracking to watch these tiny kiddos clinging to the edge of the pool. Some would let go and "walk" out a few feet and then realize they couldn't really stand very well and somehow make it back to the wall. Olive stayed close to the wall, and about 20 minutes into the class, Sam and I could see her saying, "I'm getting tired of holding on. My arms are tired." But of course no one could hear her in the noisy pool. She got through it! I can't decide if I can stand watching again next week or not! Either way, we were proud of Olive for doing it, even though she was nervous.
