Swimming...

I started swim lessons last month. At first I was pretty shy about being in the water and would insist on my life vest and having someone at my side the entire time. Then I started classes with Brother. At first we were in the same class but we are both progressing and are now split into separate levels. I really liked my first teacher Coach Nick. At first we were all kind of scared of him - he has lots of scary tattoos (Darth Maul on his calf), a shaved head, and big separator earrings in both ears - but then we realized he was an amazing coach and instructor and have grown to really appreciate him. Now I have Miss Hannah (pronounced Ha-nuh). She's a girly girl like me and I really like her long golden hair which reminds me of Rapunzel. The YWCPA (as I refer to the YMCA) has awesome instructors all around.

I have gone from shy swimmer to a regular mermaid. In fact, I am the youngest and tiniest in Ms. Hannah's class (Coach Nick insisted I be moved up) but I can swim like a torpedo (according to Mom and Dad). Please note my stylish pink swim goggles. I rarely use them but some how they are essential to my swimming success. I will have to post some photos of me during swim class - that's when I get to take off my UV clothing and wear my pink tutu swim suit. I really do see through rose colored goggles when swimming.

Here are some photos of me swimming as well as a video of me doing a full lap at Ms. Suzanne's pool. In the video I swam from the shallow end to the deep end. I am still not too keen about putting my head in the water (I will do bobs) but it does not seem to stop me from getting when I want to go.

I have asked Mom and Dad to discontinue my gymnastics classes so I can take swim lessons this fall. After a year of gymnastics I am ready for a little break. However, I will be starting dance this fall, too. I'll be busy but it is all to keep my distracted so I don't miss Brother so much while he is away at school. I have already expressed sadness at him being gone 3 hours a day. But, I am excited to have a baby to take care of later this year!