I've been talking a lot about Leah and Caleb and their fear of water. I've been trying about everything to convince them that it's not so bad to have water in your face. We've been doing showers and dumping the kids heads in the bathtub. Nothing seems to convince them that it's not terrible. In the beginning of June I'd signed Leah and Caleb up for swimming lessons and it was less than productive. The kids were so scared to get water in their faces that they were never able to really were able to learn anything.
Swimming Lesson Pictures
I was worried I may never get my kids comfortable with water and willing to get their faces is in it. I had even bought a mask and snorkel hoping that would help and they weren't really even willing to try. This past weekend, Leah decided that she would try the mask a try and she found out that she actually liked going underwater. We spent our first swimming day trying to convince her that going underwater and swimming made it more fun, but she was scared to death, but by day 2 she and the mask were having a blast in the water. Caleb never really did decide that going under water was ok even if he has a mask, but watching Leah is making him more willing.
Alissa had a blast too at the pool. All she wants to do is climb the ladder and jump in and she would do that all day. She doesn't mind to get water in her face or if she goes under during a jump. She doesn't love it, but doesn't cry and is ready to go again.
We tried it all on Alissa, but then just ended up with arm floaters.
I'm trying to convince Caleb to jump in with his tube. Leah was loving jumping in with the tube even without a mask because it wouldn't let her go under. Caleb finally did jump, but still didn't like it.
Alissa and Pappy
Alissa climbing her favorite ladder!
Mammaw trying to get Caleb to try a boogie board. He wasn't a fan!
Alissa couldn't get enough of jumping in!
The campground had a huge water slide to help celebrate the Holiday and add some fun. The both loved it, but Leah played a lot longer than Caleb. He wears out quick.
Leah and her mask!
Leah was swimming under water. She was also jumping off the side of the pool and letting her head go under.
We went to the great grandparents for a visit. Caleb has been wanting to ride the tractor and he and all the kids got their chance.
On Saturday night we went to see Fireworks. It was a special time since a friend of Rod's family was putting on the display. He has been doing it for years and it was a very impressive display. It was his last year so I am glad that we had the opportunity to see them.
Waiting for the show to begin.
Sparklers!
Enjoying the show!
