Today was Ryleigh's first swimming lesson with her Sha Sha for this year. Last year she learned how to "make a boat" and kick her legs with her face in the water. This year she's learning to use her arms, swim across the pool and how to get out of the pool on the side of the pool.
We met Sha Sha at her house and used one of her community pools. I sat in the car and watched a little bit from a distance. The lesson lasted for about 30 minutes. When there was about 5 minutes left. I hid on the side of the building to get some pictures and video of her in action!
This picture you can see her arms reaching up for the side of the pool.
Here she's pulling herself up.
Tada!
This will help her if she ever falls in a pool she'll know how to get out.
Jumping in the pool
She's got her head down and is ready to swim across the pool.
Kick Kick Kick!
Look at that splash! She's really kicking and using her arms! I'm so proud of her!
"I love my Sha Sha!"
Now she gets a "Dumb Dumb" sucker for being such a good girl.
Sha Sha also had her "diving" for rings on the steps. She wasn't going down too far into the water but it helps her get the idea. Ryleigh had a great time! After her lesson we went to Gramz and Papa's pool where she showed off her mad skills. I can't wait to see what the future holds for her. You might be looking at a future USA Swimmer!
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