We all know that Sam started swimming lessons this year,
and we also know that he is doing remarkably well.
We know this because I already blogged about it...
If you don't know about this, then you had probably pay better attention.
Well, as I mentioned in that first post, Sam was able to start and was doing remarkably well. After his first session he advanced up to level 2 without any struggle at all. He is currently in his fourth session of lessons and is stuck, right there at level two. Not because he isn't progressing, but because he is simply far too small to obtain the endurance necessary for a level three swimmer. A level three Swimmer has to be able to swim a long distance without stopping. He just isn't capable of that yet.
He is still doing awesome,
and is fearless as ever.
The below videos were taken on the last day of his third session during testing.
As you can see from the video he gets winded easily which is why he can't move on to level three. It really frustrates him, but he understands that practice is what will help him get where he needs to be to advance.
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| That's one good lookin' boy! |
Now, as mentioned in my previous post we had it planned for Brenna to start swimming lessons after she completed school and wrapped up her dance obligations.
She started her first session with total fear of water. Didn't want to do it, didn't want to get her face wet, didn't even want to try. Fortunately Brenna's little friend Karis was starting swimming with her, which I feel gave her the extra push to just challenge herself.
I was completely shocked that on her second day of swimming she wasn't only getting her face wet, but she was completely submerging herself.
This is a HUGE step for her considering she would have major melt downs if one was to even suggest that she attempt to submerge herself.
(I personally think having a friend in class with her was a huge benefit simply because she didn't want to look like a sissy)
I am so proud of her for pushing through her fear and just doing it.
Much to her surprise, the water isn't that bad nor is there a need to be scared of it.
Now that she has completed her first session she is doing far more than just submerging herself. She is working on some strokes, floating on her back, blowing bubbles through her nose and mouth, and also swimming on her back. Both she and her friend Karis successfully completed level one and have now moved on to level two.
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| This girl is just AWESOME! |
In the newest session we started this week, both Brenna and Sam are in level 2 together along with Brenna's friend Karis.
I was originally concerned about having Brenna and Sam in the same class together because of how competitive they are with one another, but thus far it hasn't seemed to be a problem.
I have paid for a total of 6 sessions between the two kids this summer so I feel it best to call it good after this session is over.
Brenna has dance starting again soon
(She made an Extreme Dance Team, more to come on that in a different post so watch for it!)
and Sam has expressed interest in Karate so we will be looking into that soon as well.
The kids have both worked so hard at their extra-curricular activities this summer, I feel a short break will be beneficial before things start back up again!
Happy Summer EVERYONE!
Hope you are all enjoying your's as much as we have!
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