Today the little one started swimming lessons at the local YMCA in Crown Point. It was hot and smelly in there but she never noticed. The minute we walked in she was looking around taking everything in, wondering where to go and what group she would be in! They needed to evaluate her and she ended up in a group of kids just around her skill level. There is only one more group above her so she doesn't have that far to go. They really didn't waste any time, they got in the water and started right away. There where about 6-7 other kids in her group and they went up and down that pool. First they did two laps of free style. That was hilarious and took some time. They then used the kick boards to kick up and down the pool. Being a chip off the old block, my girl with those big legs was the best kicker passin' up other kids! GO BUDDHA! The next thing they did, Savannah wasn't sure she could do and was really nervous. They needed to float on their backs with their heads tilted back and use the kick board and again kick up and down the pool. She did fantastic. I could see the concern on her face at first, but half way down she realized she was kicking ass and I could see the biggest smile show up on her face...I was cracking up! They then would take turns swimming and kicking without the kick board with the lifeguard right in font of them. The next skill involved a device that looked like a giant Q-Tip! They needed to extend this odd device in front of them and swim up and down again. Again they swam with the life guards...Once down at the other end, they took turns properly jumping in the pool a few times, swam back down. I believe that was everything! Isn't that a lot for 40 minutes! At the end they are allowed 5 minutes of free swim and she took advantage. She jumped in and continued to do one somersault after another, and threw in a few handstands. I was tired just watching her! She had a great time and looks forward to going back on Thursday! This all stems to from her not making the LC Barracuda swim team. She needed to be able to swim a whole lap but only made it 3/4 of the way! :( They even gave her a second try but we had the same results. They were impressed with her skill and being so young so they told her to take a few lesson and come back. She remembers that and is determined to make the team next time! Nothing can stop her!
The picture is from my dad's house and pool in Florida when we were there this summer. She was non-stop swimming there and just wants to keep going!
