E.B. has a new after school activity. In an effort to keep him active this fall and winter, I signed him up for swimming lessons. When he started getting really brave in the bathtub by holding his breath and going underwater (without holding his nose), I knew he was ready. So, when the school sent home the notice saying it was time to sign up, I went directly to the pool and got him registered. I was so excited when I came home to tell him about it. I thought he would be thrilled. Instead? He pitched a fit because he wanted to take karate.
However, we stuck to our guns and made him attend one lesson this past week. I promised him on the way there that if he absolutely hated it, we wouldn’t come back. Thankfully, they have a 2 week trial period.
As soon as we entered the huge natatorium, his first words were, “Holy cowwww!!!!!!”. This Olympic sized swimming pool definitely put the summer recreational association’s pool that we are members of to shame. He quickly found his instructor and proceeded to test out the water.
Final verdict? He loves it. LOVES IT! Even if he decided he doesn’t want to swim competitively once he learns, I’m glad he is getting this experience.