Swim Lessons

Kenzie is taking Private Swim lessons for the second summer, in our neighborhood pool. I think her favorite part is riding her bike to the pool. (here she is minus her helmut which was accidentally locked in our neighbors garage. I made the exception on this one occasion. I'm a horrible mom).



Kati is a college student who teaches lessons and coaches swim team all summer long. She has some amazingly creative ways of teaching kids basic strokes and water safety. However, Kenzie manages a stealth death-grip on Ms. Kati anytime there is potential for a sneaky hand removal. She can float, doggy paddle and self sufficiently make her way through the water - but doesn't yet have the confidence to go it on her own in the adult pool.



I think I perhaps over-instilled a fear of the water due to my inability to jump in the water with her (since Rylan is always with us). Ms. Kati and I have some good laughs at Kenzie's expense watching her THROW herself amazing distances from the side of the pool -- right into Ms. Kati's arms. Kati keeps scooting back, and yet - Kenzie always manages to land almost on top of her.



It's really fun to watch Kenzie - especially when I see the negotiating begin and -I- do not have to manage it. :) I can see Kenzie asking to shorten the length of the next swim, distracting Kati by pointing out floating lobster play toys...and always, always getting distracted herself by a random bug that floats by. If I wasn't so busy trying to get a tan on my legs, I'd crack right up!