Not sure what happened in a two-week time frame AND no complaining here, but VW became a fish!
A couple weeks ago we headed to the gym to cool off in the outdoor pool. VW was tentatively excited. This past winter we had signed him up for swimming lessons…1) he did not like the indoor pool, it was too loud, 2) he did not know the instructor, 3) he could not touch the bottom of the pool, etc., etc. As we left for our adventure, first he verified if we would be inside or outside, he clarified if there would be ducks (the instructors “enticement” at swimming lessons), and inquired if we would swim with him. After much reassurance, he became excited.
At arrival, DG beamed with excitement, yet tentatively walked into the zero-depth pool. VW held Daddy’s hand tightly, then slowly became more daring. However, after a half-hour at the pool, he accidently got more water in his face to his liking and we were done. It was nearing bedtime anyway, so it was deemed a good first trip.
Then enters our fish…on the Fourth of July we headed to the country club pool with our cousins. Cousin NR jumped in immediately and started swimming around. VW watched this intrigued. Soon, VW slowly and carefully entered the pool down the steps and learned he could safely touch. Next, he held on to Daddy’s neck and went deeper in the water, taking his surroundings in. Soon he was splashing around, tipping his face in the water, swimming on Daddy’s back, and jumping to my arm (as my head cannot catch him). He giggled, cheered, and enjoyed the experience greatly. He cried when it was time to leave. (On a side note, DG loved the water, too. He couldn’t touch but held on to whoever was holding him, splashing, laughing, and tipping his head to the water.)
Friday we had the opportunity to go the pool with our cousins and Nana and Papa. It was an extremely hot week last week…100s, so any opportunity to cool off was greatly appreciated. This time VW was ready!! We had to “swim” in the baby pool at first (someone had gotten sick in the big pool and it was being cleaned). VW loved the baby pool and even started getting sticks on the bottom. DG loved the baby pool, walking back and forth, sometimes falling, but overall enjoying the cool water. Finally, we were able to get in the big pool and VW was one of the first to enter! He played, jumped around, swam on Daddy’s back and even “jumped” off the diving board!!
What a turnaround, but what a fun time for every! And this lifeguarding Mommy is very proud! No pictures of our little fish…we were all having too much fun swimming! Look forward to our next trip to the pool and our time at the water park in SL. He finally got a good “vibe” swimming (thanks Aunt M) and nothing can stop him now!
