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Wrapping up swimming lessons!
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Hi guys!
I know I just wrote a blog yesterday but I did warn that I would post another one soon of Bri's swim lessons session ending! Well, to start off, Bri has always loved swimming. There were some times where she was timid and would not do brave things for example, jump off the diving board at Jeff and Michelle's. She would also use 2 floaties at Lori and John's pool. I was a little afraid that she might be late to the game when it came to swimming lessons since I know some people put their kids in when they're babies. Fortunately, that wasn't the case.
This is her jumping in today!
Lessons went so well! She loves it and looks forward to it every week. I'm so excited we finally found an activity for her! She got her certificate and graduated at Sunfish level which is Level 2! Pretty darn good for her first time. She is also recommended to go to Starfish which is Level 3. I spoke to her instructor and she feels like she is good at this and would really benefit from private lessons. As a parent, it does make you proud to hear that your child is good at something! I'm trying not to let it inflate my ego but I'm just so proud of her!!
Sunfish!
She even made a friend named Sophia. Her mom and I actually started talking a couple weeks ago (why it took 5 weeks, we'll never know. Just glad it happened!). Bri is having a birthday party next month and wanted to invite Sophia. Mind you, she doesn't want to invite anyone from school and I keep asking her every day if she's sure about it and every time the answer is "Yes, mom, I'm sure!" So, it'll be nice for Bri to have a friend outside of school and maybe I will too!
Here's a recap of her pictures in class order:
Nervous but excited!
A little timid...
Warming up...
I forgot. Sue me :)
Excited!
Happy!
Sophia and Bri Super excited!
You can see her confidence growing! We signed her up for the Fall 2 session and maybe after, we can see how she might do in private lessons.
Abuela Mari is very proud of you young girl. Your mom learned by herself because I have to confess that I never learned how to swim. Also your uncle was in the diving team. I hope you can do of this an enjoyable activity for you. Love you. Dios te bendiga siempre.
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Abuela Mari is very proud of you young girl. Your mom learned by herself because I have to confess that I never learned how to swim. Also your uncle was in the diving team. I hope you can do of this an enjoyable activity for you. Love you. Dios te bendiga siempre.
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