My Little Swimmer

Cairo went through four weeks of swimming lessons at the Duarte pool.  She went from being uncomfortable, if not scared, in the water to a little swimmer... almost.  During the first session of the lessons Cairo worked with a very gentle guy who made the water fun but did not push Cairo to do anything she was uncomfortable with.  At the end of the two weeks, Cairo was splashing and playing much more exuberantly than before, though the top of her hair always seemed to keep dry.  In the second session Cairo's instructor was much more hands on and really helped Cairo push her comfort zone-  Ready or not- dunk!  The progress Cairo made during these two weeks was great- floating, swimming several strokes independently, holding her breath underwater for several seconds.

Already to start the lesson

Holding her breath under water

Swimming all on her own...

... still swimming

Time to jump....

...okay, may we'll just scoot into the water...

Floating all on her own

We're taking the month of June off, but starting July Cairo will start another four weeks of lessons.