We did swim lessons for both girls the last month of the summer. When we started Allison was terrified of the water. She clung tightly to the side and on some days bawled every time the teacher came to peel her away. Progress was slow. The last 2 weeks were devoted to bobbing their heads under water. By the end Allison had successfully bobbed her face (not head) while holding her nose plugged with her hand about 3-4 times. She received much praise from her exhausted teachers. But the day after swim lessons ended we were at the YMCA and it finally clicked. In and out of the water she went over and over and over, without holding her nose! It was a triumphant end to a challenging few weeks. And a triumphant beginning to our future all-star swimmer! Here she is that day at the Y. Hooray girl!
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