| Tweet |
|
|
Pin It |  |
|
Since our crash, Grace has been much more fearful than normal.
Prior to the crash, I had enrolled us in swimming classes. I didn’t know what to expect, but I thought it would be fun.
It probably will be fun. I hope.
I started preparing Grace for the swimming lesson a week ahead of time.
Me: Grace, we’re going swimming on Sunday!
Grace: No. No swimming. Grace no swim.
Me: {sigh}
Sunday came, and we went to the pool. In the middle of putting her swimsuit on, Grace left the dressing room. She simply ran away.
Fortunately, her daddy intercepted her just outside of the ladies’ dressing room.
We waited fifteen minutes until it was our turn to swim, and Grace got exited. She saw other babies (smaller than her) who were enjoying their swimming class.
I am the master of the self family portrait, non?
Grace’s quasi smile quickly faded the moment she hit the water.
Fortunately, about half of the 2-year-olds had a sudden aversion to water, so we weren’t the only parents trying to calm a tantrum.
I was secretly delighted to be swimming with Grace. I could hold her with no back pain at all. I could’ve stayed in the pool all evening cuddling with my Pumpkin.
We went bobbing across the pool to fetch a ball Grace spied, and she was suddenly delighted to be swimming.
Boing, boing, boing!
Mama, Mama, boinging like bunnies!
So delighted that she threw another fit when we had to get out.
Gracie want swimming!
There were tears.
Such is life as a toddler, I guess.
Happily submitted to Wordless Wednesday, 5 minutes for Mom, The Not-So-Blog Blog, Wordful Wednesday, Go Graham Go, Mom of 3 Girls, Newlyweds!, What’s that Smell?, The Coupon Coup, Mommy Bits, Pink, Like the Color, A Thousand Words Thursday, Things I Love Thursday, Show and Tell Friday,
Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek, Friday’s Foto Finish Fiesta, Hooked on Fridays, and Beautiful Life Friday
© 2009 – 2010, Feels Like Home Blog™. All rights reserved.
This website uses affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy for more information.
{ 78 comments… read them below or add one }
Next Comments →
Yay to her for getting in! I hope the lessons continue to go well! Great pics!
Staci A’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Army Explorer
Yay to her for getting in! I hope the lessons continue to go well! Great pics!
Staci A’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Army Explorer
isn’t that always the way
Tiaras & Tantrums’s last blog post..May You . . .
isn’t that always the way
Tiaras & Tantrums’s last blog post..May You . . .
Hope her fears are calmed. I know they will be with such a caring mommy
Miranda’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
Hope her fears are calmed. I know they will be with such a caring mommy
Miranda’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday
What a great photo, and you tell a great story, I mean, it’s told well, you are a great writer
Louise’s last blog post..Peter Organics Fruit Pouches are yummy
What a great photo, and you tell a great story, I mean, it’s told well, you are a great writer
Louise’s last blog post..Peter Organics Fruit Pouches are yummy
Its nice to start ‘em young. My son started swimming at 2 1/2 and he also hated the water first.. Now, he’s waterbaby..:)
MushaMommy’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday5
How fun! Glad she ended up liking it. Our girls start their swimming lessons next week.
Laura’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Taking a Break
Love the pics Tara! Have fun swimming this summer!
~Liz
Liz@HoosierHomemade’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday ~ Graduation
Love the pics Tara! Have fun swimming this summer!
~Liz
Liz@HoosierHomemade’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday ~ Graduation
How fun!
My kids loved swim lessons.
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/06/is-it-real.html
How fun!
My kids loved swim lessons.
http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2009/06/is-it-real.html
Starting them young is great! Happy WW
Auntie E’s last blog post..WW#11-Williamsburg,VA
Starting them young is great! Happy WW
Auntie E’s last blog post..WW#11-Williamsburg,VA
Looks like alot of fun. Happy WW
Erica’s last blog post..Great GiveAways Goin’ On NOW!!!
Looks like alot of fun. Happy WW
Erica’s last blog post..Great GiveAways Goin’ On NOW!!!
Glad everyone had fun! Swimming is great with small kiddos!
Swoozie’s last blog post..WW ~~ Incognito
Glad everyone had fun! Swimming is great with small kiddos!
Swoozie’s last blog post..WW ~~ Incognito
Toddlers are quirky like that. Glad that you had some pain free fun with your precious little girl. Now that reminds me, need to look for swim lessons for my boys.
Toddlers are quirky like that. Glad that you had some pain free fun with your precious little girl. Now that reminds me, need to look for swim lessons for my boys.
Swimming lessons are so important, good for you!
Brenda’s last blog post..Wake Up Note for Wordless Wednesday
Great pictures!
Susie’s Homemade’s last blog post..An Epic Battle
Great pictures!
Susie’s Homemade’s last blog post..An Epic Battle
Its nice to start ‘em young. My son started swimming at 2 1/2 and he also hated the water first.. Now, he’s waterbaby..:)
MushaMommy’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday5
How fun! Glad she ended up liking it. Our girls start their swimming lessons next week.
Laura’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday – Taking a Break
That is sweet! My little one didn’t like the water at first either (cause it’s a bit colder than she wants) but after awhile, she really enjoyed the pool!
Sab’s last blog post..Sleepless Nights
That is sweet! My little one didn’t like the water at first either (cause it’s a bit colder than she wants) but after awhile, she really enjoyed the pool!
Sab’s last blog post..Sleepless Nights
we went through the same thing!!
my WW:
http://www.mcclurefamilyspace.blogspot.com/
http://www.2by2boutique.blogspot.com/
we went through the same thing!!
my WW:
http://www.mcclurefamilyspace.blogspot.com/
http://www.2by2boutique.blogspot.com/
Wonderful pictures. Having her learn to swim is great
Wonderful pictures. Having her learn to swim is great
My firstborn is the same with water! I love the pictures!
Julie@Momspective’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday-New Love
My firstborn is the same with water! I love the pictures!
Julie@Momspective’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday-New Love
So cool that you got her in the water! My baby is a water-baby, too and it is just hilarious to watch.
Life with Cutie Face’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Let’s Go Shopping!
So cool that you got her in the water! My baby is a water-baby, too and it is just hilarious to watch.
Life with Cutie Face’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Let’s Go Shopping!
Swimming lessons are so important, good for you!
Brenda’s last blog post..Wake Up Note for Wordless Wednesday
awww! I glad she ended up having fun! Hopefully, this is the end of her being a little scared after what happened, poor baby!
Storm’s last blog post..Well, Looky Here…
awww! I glad she ended up having fun! Hopefully, this is the end of her being a little scared after what happened, poor baby!
Storm’s last blog post..Well, Looky Here…
Oh I’m so glad she had fun!! And I know what you mean about playing with the kids in the water… with this pregnancy I’m not able to rough and tumble play..or even pick up my 3.5 yo… we went swimming a few weeks back and he could jump to me and I could hold him and play…it was GREAT!
Jenn @ The Coupon Coup’s last blog post..Organic Juice at Kroger
Good for you and her. I hope you can find more time in the pool. I am sure that will be good for your back -and that cuddle time with Grace.
I am glad that , in the end, she had a good time.
Lisa@blessedwithgrace’s last blog post..Faith based books for your toddler…
Good for you and her. I hope you can find more time in the pool. I am sure that will be good for your back -and that cuddle time with Grace.
I am glad that , in the end, she had a good time.
Lisa@blessedwithgrace’s last blog post..Faith based books for your toddler…
Gracie is adorable! I like how you told the story about her swimming. I am glad to hear that she had fun!
Stacie’s last blog post..Free Wii Remote Jackets – For Current Owner
Gracie is adorable! I like how you told the story about her swimming. I am glad to hear that she had fun!
Stacie’s last blog post..Free Wii Remote Jackets – For Current Owner
She looked happy playing with the water. My niece and nephews are so scare of water.
BK’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Soft Pink Blooming Flower (Kalachuchi)
She looked happy playing with the water. My niece and nephews are so scare of water.
BK’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday: Soft Pink Blooming Flower (Kalachuchi)
How fun! I have my son in swim lessons too and he loves them (he’s 9 months!)
I’m so glad she finally liked the water!! How fun to be in swimming lessons! My kids love the water too!
Joye’s last blog post..wordful wednesday…the popsicle wibble
I’m so glad she finally liked the water!! How fun to be in swimming lessons! My kids love the water too!
Joye’s last blog post..wordful wednesday…the popsicle wibble
Next Comments →
{ 1 trackback }