Swimming Lessons

 We are back at swimming lessons again. Back in May we started this intense 2 week class, but after 5 days Kate came down with strep throat so we had to quit. We decided to go ahead and try it again. It is 30 minutes every day for 10 days. There are only 4 kids in her class. It is an indoor pool and the parents stay behind the glass window. We can see them but they can't see us. These pictures are with my cell phone so they are not very clear. At the end of the 2 weeks we are allowed to go on the deck and I will video tape her.

She is floating on her back while the instructor, Mr. Collin, holds her head. She calls him "Baby Colin" because that is what we call our nephew. HA! When she first started she was crying and did not want to put her ears in the water. She is much more relaxed just after 4 days!

More back floating. These instructors are so patient!

They also put a barbell under each arm and kick. She loves this, because she does not have to put her face in the water! HA!

While the kids are waiting their turns the instructor gives them a toy. I think this is Kate's favorite thing at swim lessons, playing with Dora.

I really can't believe the progress she has already made. I can't wait to see what she is doing at the end of next week.

And just because...

here is a picture of Mr. Ryan