One tired swimmer (and one proud mama)

Violet had her first level 3 swim class today. In this class they swim the entire length of the pool, over and over. In level 2 they only swim about half the width of the pool. 25 yards versus about 5 yards. She did really good. She had to stop frequently, but that is to be expected. She made it each time. They are learning breast stroke, back stroke and front crawl. They also tread water, which I had already taught her and she is pretty good at. But all that swimming isn't something she's use to. She's beat tonight.

The class was her worst nightmare in one respect. She was the only girl with three boys. The horror! But she held her own quite well. A couple of the boys were pretty good. They might be moving up to level 4 soon anyway.

Mr. Incredible went with us to see where the pool is and find out the procedure, in case he ever had to fill in and take her. He was really impressed with her swimming. I don't think he was expecting the progress she has made so quickly.

You all know how sensitive Violet is, well she did awesome in class. She kept trying and she did great. I'm so happy I can't say it enough. We've gone through some terrible nightmares of classes with Violet in tears most of the time. Not a single tear has been shed through swim lessons. I am so happy to have found something for her to have such a wonderful success! She's such a good, talented, smart kid. It is so nice to see her shine where others can see it too.