I've mentioned in previous posts that we joined the YMCA this summer. My main reason was to give MK an opportunity to learn to swim, although I'd have been content with just a little progress. Well, I guess she doesn't call herself "Little Dolphin" for nothing! This child is really SWIMMING!
MK insisted that she would never take swim lessons. About 6 weeks ago, she was chatting with one of the lifeguards, CeCe. They became fast friends & so we arranged "swim meets" with Miss CeCe. MK was afraid at first, but CeCe coaxed her into deeper & deeper water, & she gained new skills all the time.
The YMCA has a rule that anyone who hasn't passed the swim test must wear a red band to show that they aren't a strong swimmer. A parent must always be within arm's reach of a "red" swimmer. Green bands are awarded to those who pass the swim test, and they can swim without a parent in the pool. MK said she wasn't interested in the green band, but CeCe gave her the swim test without MK realizing it! Of course she passed & we were SuPeR proud!
Usually when Joey & I take her swimming, she stays in the shallow end & doesn't even trust us to swim with her in the deep end. But CeCe has given MK great confidence! Yesterday MK & I were in the 8-foot section (with a kickboard) & she saw CeCe on the other side of the pool. MK threw aside her kickboard & said, "I've got to go see Miss CeCe!" And she swam across 2 lanes of the pool, just for the fun of it!
WE ARE SO PROUD OF MK!!!
