Just Keep Swimming

Tonite I went to Target because I'm soooo tired of stumbling around in the dark for binkies at 3am.  So I bought like 20!!! I ended up with a cart full of play dough, nail polish and a pumpkin spice frappachino because, PUMPKIN!!!!!!! Our experience with Goldfish Swim School has been similar. I went in thinking YAH, the kids will learn to be comfortable around the water and possibly, to swim. They've gotten that and so much more. Water safety and awareness, overall self confidence and an increased ability to listen and follow instructions! Honestly my expectations were low because Mia and Wes were both so so timid. They hated getting splashed in the face even just in the bath. Here we are a few months later and Mia swam for the first time on Friday! My heart literally exploded.

Learning to swim is just one piece of what we've gotten from Goldfish. Mia's confidence has completely sky rocketed. It's amazing to see her float face down underwater for 30 seconds fearlessly when two month ago she didn't even want her hair rinsed in the tub. CRAY!!! She's always been awkward and uncomfortable trying new physical things. Now she wants to climb trees & roller skate. She walked into Kindergarten with out a backward glance and now she's reading!!

It's been super comforting watching them learn about water safety. Learning to flip and float on their backs. Watching Wes scoot to the edge and use all his strength to pull himself out of the water. He couldn't do it at first but every lesson he tried again until he finally got it. These are things I never would have thought to teach them that have made such a difference!

All that to say, Thank You Goldfish, for filling our carts with waaay more than we ever expected. We can't wait for next week!!!

This post is in partnership with Goldfish Swim School.