SWIMMING

We went swimming at the Clearfield Aquatic Center on Monday, Feb 25th. It was Brison's first time in the water and he really did good. I dunked him a couple of times, in the hopes that he would be more comfortable as time goes on with the water. We'll see if it worked or if he is tramatized!!! Hopefully not the later. Brooklyn loved the water last year and loved her swimming lessons. This was the first time at the pool since last summer. She quickly ran towards the slide and went down and apparently, in a moment of panic, forgot EVERYTHING she had learned (she is only 2 1/2 years old) and forgot to hold her breath and put her feet under her and she went under and panicked. Brian was there quickly to rescue her and she wasn't wanting anything to do with the slide. Being the mean mom that I am, I made her go down again. She did the same thing. So, again, being mean, I put her down a third time. Brian caught her this time and she didn't want to go anymore. I became nice and didn't force her again. She played around a little bit and then before you knew it, she was going back down the slide. I am pretty positive it was because of my tough love. It was a very fun time, and hopefully was can do it again, as I am LONGING for the warm weather!