Swim Class

Abby enjoyed her swim class today. She did a great job kicking and paddling and practicing holding onto the side of the pool. While she did great, the new teacher didn't - it was basically just free swim time for the people in the pool. Oh well... at least Abby and I had done the class last summer so I knew some things she could be working on.
And... most impressively, Abby let me put 4 ponytail holders into her hair this morning before the class and she actually left them in until the class was over and I took them out while washing up afterward. This new found cooperation is going to make our days so much easier and make it much easier for Abby to see Beauty and the Beast. And yes... we've watched it 3 times in the last 24 hours and probably she would have watched it 4 except I said no last night (resulting in a major meltdown). It should have been the first movie we bought... it would have saved us a lot in buying different movies to find one she actually liked.

Tot Swim Class - Day 3 and 4

Abby was not too happy last Friday at swim class. She could see Grandma, Grandpa and Daddy from the pool and really, really wanted one of them to save her.

After a wonderful weekend of company (Grandma Mary, Grandpa Scott, Auntie Em, and Auntie Hannah) we are back to the normal routine, and back to updating you all on Abby's latest escapades. We had swim class on Friday and again today. Friday was a long class since Abby could see Grandma, Grandpa, and Daddy during the class. She really, really wanted one of them to come and rescue her from the pool. But she did make it through the whole class with only a few whimpers and did everything that I asked her to do. Today's class was great - she was happy, smiled and waved to everyone, and was having a blast. She was being the star of the swim class show.

We had lots of great adventures with my family this weekend. Abby took them on a trip to Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. We checked out the mall so that Hannah and Emily could have some new clothes for school that no one else would have. We also checked out Crystal Falls, a really beautiful fall right outside Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. Abby went all the way to the top of the waterfall (on my back). We also checked out the casino buffet in town, watched part of the pow-wow, saw the fireworks, watched boats coming through the locks, took Hannah and Emily to stick their toes in Lake Superior, and saw the fireworks. Needless to say, we were pretty well exhausted by the end of the weekend. But it was definitely worth it.

Tot Swim Class - Day 2

We had a better day at swimming today. Abby was a lot more comfortable and actually did most everything we asked her to do. There was a lot of leg kicking going on! She kicked her legs while floating both on her back and her belly. Big improvement over last session. She also even tried blowing bubbles in the water, but she didn't quite get the blowing part down. And she again jumped off the edge - but it was only because she really, really wanted her mother. We had a much more enjoyable swim. Still quite a bit of crying, but at the end I threw her up into the air and caught her. That got a few smiles and laughs out of her.

Another great development from swim class was meeting another doctor's wife who stays at home with her 21 month old boy. We even got invited to the playgroup that she is in on Tuesdays, so it should be a great way for Abby to get more exposure to other kids and help me meet some new friends. And, most importantly, swim class has tired Abby right out, so she's been sleeping for almost 2 hours now :-) I've cleaned the entire living space, swept, and cleaned the kitchen. Hooray for free time!

Tot Swim Class - Day 1

Abby had her first day of Tot Swim Class today at Lake Superior State University. We wanted her to feel comfortable in the water, so we signed up. Luckily we actually were up and rolling before 9 am, since we arrived at the information desk to register 2 minutes after the class started. But we weren't the only late comers, so it was okay.

Abby HATED swim class. She was clingy and when she wasn't full out crying she was whimpering. No smiles for anyone. She did do a lot of the things they wanted the kids to be doing though, so it wasn't a total loss. She even jumped off the edge, but only because she really, really wanted her mommy. We'll be back every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the next few weeks to see if we can make a water baby out of her :-)