Watching him swim
ByBradley had an swimming open day at school today so that the moms could watch. I’m so glad I went. One of the reasons I went was so that I could see how they taught him so that I could do the same at home.
Those of you who read my other blog, would know that he had a near drowning incident when he was 3, and since then he’s been far too scared to even try and swim without arm bands. It’s only been in the last month, when I refused to let him use the arm bands at home; and bought the same swimming aids as he uses at school that he’s finally started to get over his fear.
I was SO SO proud of him today. I was amazed that he let his teacher make him float on his back… he NEVER lets me do that. He even did semi-dives into the pool from a seated position on the edge, and then swam doggy paddle style across the width of the pool… without any help from the teacher or any aids! It’s such a pity that those photos are not very clear (the teacher was in the way), but I have these photos…
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18 Comments
November 21st, 2008 at 4:12 pm
WELL DONE – Bradley !!! That is fantastic, my big boy!! I am so glad Mommy was there to see you! I am very very proud of you !!! Hugs and kisses from Granny (I will tell Papa when he comes home tomorrow – he will be SO proud of you !!)
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November 21st, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I love the pictures and it is great that they do this!
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November 21st, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Well done to Bradley – must have been so exciting for you as his mom watching this step…
November 21st, 2008 at 6:05 pm
We took Dylan for swimming lessons as a baby and that has actually made him afraid of the water. Although he loves the swimming pool, he wouldn’t go in without his tube on. We are trying hard and hopefully this summer will be the turning point.
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November 21st, 2008 at 7:00 pm
awesome shots!! swimming – such a hard task to learn!
November 21st, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I took my son to 3 swim lessons and only in the 3rd he started to open up and started to learn, the two lessons before he was not participating anything, he refused to do anything….it just takes time and a lot of patience. Today he is a great swimmer and is teaching his two little boys (5 and 3).
Bradley will do fine!
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November 21st, 2008 at 9:39 pm
That’s great he’s getting over his fear! He looks like he is totally enjoying himself.
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November 21st, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Oh how wonderful! I think one of the greatest gifts you can give your child is to teach him to swim – well done, Bradley!
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November 22nd, 2008 at 1:55 am
Fantastic!! So glad he’s getting over his fear. I go swimming w/ Squidge every week and absolutely love it. She categorically refuses to float on her back though! I’m hoping she outgrows it and seeing Bradley floating gives me hope!!
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November 22nd, 2008 at 2:26 am
This brings back such wonderful memories of Sugar’s lessons this summer.
what fun!
Have a great weekend, Jeanette!
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November 22nd, 2008 at 4:16 am
Way to conquer the fear. That’s so important. It builds character,as my dad used to say.
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November 22nd, 2008 at 6:06 am
WELL DONE Bradley!!!!!
Seems kids like to save the good stuff for their teachers!
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November 22nd, 2008 at 9:01 am
Yay, Bradley. Here’s to your becoming a future Olympic Champion swimmer!
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November 23rd, 2008 at 5:05 am
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November 23rd, 2008 at 6:25 am
That is wonderful! Floating on your back can be scary. I know I was terrified to do it as a child, and probably would feel uneasy now as an adult. He looks like he’s having a ball
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November 24th, 2008 at 9:31 am
Well done Bradley!!! you will see he will be swimming without any aids in no time
November 24th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Yeah for progress and here’s to more!
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November 25th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
such cool pics- i love the concentration!
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