Ok, so Zoe's always loved the water. A regular swimmer that one. Never been afraid. But when she was small, and I wanted to teach her how to swim, I couldn't because she had ear tubes aka "her special ears." (I learned to swim when I was three)
So yesterday we started our new summer routine, which is swimming every day after work. Good for her, some physical therapy for my back.
And she has some new floaties. She was timid at first and would only go around the edge of the pool, but then I had her hanging onto my back while I swam.
In one minute, she was swimming. I know with floaties, but still. It's a start.
So today we go and she's swimming like freestyle. Starting to kick underwater and gain up some speed. She starts wearing her goggles and looking underwater.
Then I'm sitting on the steps, doing some kick exercises, and she up and does a somersault underwater. Then again and again.
Even though my stomach has been queasy for a few days, we had a great day together.
I love that kid.
Posted by debutaunt at June 8, 2005 08:37 PM