Just Keep Swimming

My mom always called me a fish when I was little. I loved being in the water and I loved the smell of chlorine. I still do. It takes me back to my childhood of when we'd spend hours at my uncle's athletic club swimming in the pool, jumping in the hot tub (ok, I know it's against the rules but when your uncle is the manager you kind of can do whatever you want), and running around the aerobic room and racquetball courts after hours (still have no idea how to actually play racquetball!) After joining the YMCA a couple of weeks ago I knew right away I wanted to put Anna in swim lessons because I loved it so much growing up. I wanted her to be familiar with the water and learn from the beginning how to protect herself in the water and also have a little fun! We had an inkling she'd like the water when during tummy times she would arch her back, extend her arms and legs, and plank. Well she LOVED it! She was a natural kicking her little legs and scooping the water. She had a smile on her face the whole time even when I accidentally dipped her face too far in the water! Oops, new mama here. She did so good and we can't wait to go back again next week!

 

 

 

 

Now that's the face of a determined girl! Look out Missy Franklin, Anna Jubilee is coming for your gold!