When Mimi was about 3 years old, mama discovered this great little public pool up in the Pacific Palisades. The pool only went from 2 - 4 feet all the way around and it was free as long as you had a library card. Although Mimi liked playing in the pool, she would rather sit on the steps and splash the water. Mama did not care too much though, she just wanted Mimi to get used to just being in the pool. By the time papa started to go swimming with us she was liking the water pretty good by then.
Since leaving California one year ago, Mimi has not been in the water until last month when she started taking lessons with Ms Gretchen. At first she was a little anxious and nervous and started to panic a little in the pool even though the kids are required to wear floaties around their waist. So mama was not to worried about Mimi being int the pool and Ms Gretchen was/is
a great teacher.
Now Mimi absolutely 100% loves being in the water. She actually wore herself out yesterday. She was so excited about going swimming last night that she said "Mama, I don't have time to sleep" after her gymnastic class. Instead she cleanned her room, helped mama in the garden before going over to the park to play. Then we met with papa at the Aquatic Center last night.
Like I said, she wore herself out. I know that it may be hard for some of you to believe but it's true. Normally she is up and about at this time of morning but she is still in bed. Half awake, but still in bed.
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