It’s so weird to look at your child and see how far they come. As I was watching Bella yesterday at the swimming pool I realized she’s not the timid little girl she use to be.
As a toddler she was terrified (I use this word in the strongest sense) of the water. It took her a long time before she would go in and feel comfortable. Finally when she was ready it was all about tears when she started her first swimming lesson. I eventually just took her out of the class and got what money back I could…so not worth the fight I dealt with every morning. A couple years went by and finally swimming lessons became something she looked forward to everyday. Still she was not a good swimmer and didn’t feel comfortable without her floaties (sp?). And that’s where we started this summer off. She wanted her floaties, but I didn’t have enough since I needed them for Megan and Tess so she would have to go without. She was ok with that, but a bit worried. I knew she could do it she just needed to trust herself. Activity: Sildenafil fits in with a gathering of medications known as phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor and works by preventing the action of a chemical named phosphodiesterase type 5. best levitra prices http://www.devensec.com/rules-regs/decregs304.html How we help you Basic facilities: MediGence helps in arrangement of medical visa, to and from the airport service, accommodation, on line viagra http://www.devensec.com/sustain/eidis-updates/IndustrialSymbiosisupdateJanuary_February2012.pdf meals, appointment with surgeon, lab tests etc. Mentat is currently available in the market as tablets and is generic cialis australia taken only when needed. With the launch of every new medicine in the sildenafil tablets india minds of people. 
So here we are today. Almost the end of the summer. She is swimming in the deep end with confidence. She is jumping in the water without fear. She is playing games in the water like I did having the time of her life. She still has a long way to go as far as learning to swim, but I am so proud of her. So proud of her for facing her fears. For challenging herself. For pushing beyond her comfort zone and trying. I hope and pray this determination will follow her throughout her life and that she will continue to be as confident as she is right now.
way to go bella. I know how wonderful it feels to see a child overcome a fear. I bet she is just as proud of herself.
Isn’t it fascinating when small things (which I don’t mean small in the usual sense of the word) like this happen and we see how much our kids change and grow each day. It also maybe giving us a glimpse into what our children will be like as adults. Like Bella- she seems thoughtful and wants to do it at her own pace. Isn’t it exciting to think about what they will be like when they are all grown up.
It’s great to see such huge progress like that in one year’s time, that’s awesome.
Ames, I loved reading that about Bella. I had no idea she could jump into the deep end and is not afraid AT ALL! Tell the girls I’m anxious for them to come and stay when Adam goes to MI.
That is so exciting. I’m still waiting for Lucas to completely overcome his fears about swimming…
It is cool to see how Bella has overcome those fears that she had. She was so timid and now she’s so loving and sweet and accepting of anything. She’s so cute. I miss her.
It’s amazing to see how far Bella has come. She used to be so quiet and shy. That’s great that she has overcome her fear and gained a skill. I have loved seeing Austin in his swimming lessons too. I think it’s a life skill every kid should have, for sure. I love the photos of your girls!
What a confidence booster for her!
I can relate with her fear too. I don’t like to have my head under water so enjoying a nice swim is usually not much of an option…
Maybe someday I can overcome my hestitancies like Bella did!
Dana
oh i wish you could follow me around with my family for a week! your photo skills amaze me!