In order to help relieve some of my anxiety over the water we've enrolled the kids in swimming lessons. Anna's started this week and so did Luke's. Jaden's isn't for another month.
I have never had a fear of the water myself but I am scared to death about my children anywhere near the water. I have nightmares about it. I'm not really sure how many lessons they are going to have to endure until I can relax but I know this is just the start!Luke did so great at his lessons! He loves the water and had lots of fun. The Parent-Tot class isn't as much "lessons" as it is playtime and getting used to the water but it was still nice to do. Baby steps...
One, two... (he's smiling even though he knows what's about to happen)
Three! (this still makes my heart stop every time I look at it)
The weirdest thing for me what that he didn't fight or wiggle or anything. Then, when he came up he didn't cough or cry or really make any kind of sound. It just bothered me.
He seems okay :)
He actually never cried until he decided that he wanted me in the water instead of Dada. I didn't bring my suit...just my camera! I felt really bad. He wouldn't finish the rest of the lesson. He sat on the side with me getting me all wet!