Since Kate was on swim team we decided to put Connor in swim lessons. It was at the same time so I actually got to sit and watch both of them. Connor loves the water! He is truly our little fish! Now, Connor has a bit of a hard time focusing and listening:). This became very apparent in the water. He did not like to hold onto the wall. Now being a lifeguard and swim instructor for years I knew what I needed to do. I told his teacher the next time he gos off the wall let him see what the consequence is. Let him go under. Now, I told her not to let him struggle for too long, but just long enough that he might understand why it is important to hang onto the wall. So sure enough a few second later he lets go of the wall and his teacher lets him go under and struggle for a few seconds. He went to the bottom of the pool, she grabbed him and he came up with a big smile on his face and said, "Mom, I touched the bottom!!!" Really!!!! That totally backfired! All of his teachers loved him because he is just the cutest thing! He learned so much! He can now come off the wall by himself and swim a few feet. He can float and jump in. He has absolutely no fear! We are excited to see where the rest of the summer takes him! Good job buddy! We are very proud of you!
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