Crazy Little Swimmer

Any one that new me in High School probably was aware that I grew up with a swimmers. I was put on a swim team at around age 8 to help build strength and endurance for gymnastics. I love to swim or be in the water. When I quit gymnastics around age 13 I took up diving. It was a good sport combination with swimming and gymnastics. Not only do I really enjoy swimming, but I love being out in the sun. Because of all of those reason and I wanted to have something fun to do with my kids this last summer we got a pass for the American Fork swimming pool. I chose this outdoor pool because it has a great kids area and a diving board.

The kids and I spent many days out swimming. Hannah truly became a mermaid. She started going under and touching her nose to the bottom of the pool and finally really trying to swim. Connor is a bit more cautious he kept his life jacket on most of the summer. He did finally take it off so that he could try his spider man kick board. Bonnie was only found twice with her face under the water. She learned very quickly the importance of swimming close to mom. She really enjoyed playing in the area with the handicap ramp and even got brave enough to go down the little red slide.

Bonnie quickly figured out how to put her swimsuit on all by her self. For much of the summer she ran around the house in her silver little swimsuit. I really didn't mind so much, but now that it is starting to get colder it is becoming a problem. Every morning this crazy little swimmer wakes up and asked "Can I go swimming?" I then respond "It is too cold." and she tells me "Not for me!" We made a compromise and let both her and Connor go swimming in the bath tub. The nice thing is that I don't have to fight her to take a bath because she cries for two or three baths a day. The challenge is keeping her out of the bathroom. I found her today with swimsuit on in the tub with two little toys. At least it's GOOD CLEAN FUN!!!