Swim Lessons

This week we started swim lessons for the girls. I was lucky enough to find a local woman who does private lessons. The pool is only an 8 minute drive from our house versus a 30 minute drive to the public pool which would offer group or private lessons.

The girls will be taking lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Their swim instructors name is Docia. She has been giving lessons for years. We had our first lesson this past Monday. I had it all pictured in my mind. I would be laying pool side on a recliner soaking in the rays and reading a magazine while the girls enjoyed their lessons. I couldn't be more wrong! I brought my suit and left it in the car. The instructor told me at the beginning of class it would probably be a good idea to get it. So while I was getting my suit she was checking out their levels. During this time KK must have been dunked underwater because as I was approaching she was choking. This scared her and now she was scared of her swimming lessons.

So I spent the rest of the week in the pool with the girls trying to help KK get more comfortable. She made good progress on Wednesday. However, both of the girls took a step back on Thursday. KK was tired and grouchy that whole day. Aly was nervous from the day before when she went underwater. My thinking is that for them and ideal schedule would probably be Mon., Wed., Fri. Too bad that wasn't an option.

Here are two quick pics I got on Monday before I had to get into the water.

Docia's two children help her out at the lessons. Her 13 year old daughter Larn is in these pictures. The girls love her.

My goal is that by the end of summer at least Aly will be swimming. We take the lessons in two week blocks so after each session we will evaluate and see if we will continue. Wish us luck!