YMCA Swim Lessons

Mrs. Martha & I enrolled you and Drew in swim lessons at the YMCA. The session lasted for two weeks and you had lessons Monday-Thursdays from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.; your session began on July 28th and ended on July 8th. We had planned for you two to take them together but you were split into separate groups.

Overall, I'm still not quite sure if the lessons have helped any. One main issue you face is your dislike of having water in your face, especially your eyes & ears! Every day your instructor went through drills--he had you all sit on the edge and splash with your hands and then splash with your feet. He used a board to teach you how to kick with your legs while keeping your arms super straight (you have a problem with wanting to keep your arms bent). He had you all do "starfish" which is where he taught you (or tried to) how to float on your back--you really didn't like this one because of the water in your ears. Last he had you guys pick a tree and whatever tree you chose, you jumped in the water as that tree.

You had 3 little boys in your group and they were all super rambunctious--none of you listened like you should have and you got very antsy while waiting for your turn. Dad & I had to get on to you several times for jumping in the water when you should've been sitting, etc.

I guess we can always try again next year. You've got a false sense of security right now in our pool because I bought you a swimsuit type thing with built in padding that helps you stay afloat so now you think you can swim all by yourself......