Not to brag, but...

My girls are doing awesome at swim lessons. As I said before, the most important (for my own sensibility) thing is that they are not crying/screaming/grabbing etc. at drop off. They willingly go to their lessons. But I will tell you what, they are pretty darn good in the water too.

Maura has been jumping off the side (with either a little "push" from a teacher, or holding on to one hand of her teacher.. who promptly lets her go and fend for herself) and swimming to side for a while now. Today she jumped in a couple of times all by herself. That was a major fear of hers. Way to go Mo!! She is so good at swimming right back to the top and over to the side.

Yesterday, Maggie started jumping off the side and swimming to the top and side by herself... She is only 2!!! Her first jump was quite comical, as she tried to lay on the floor to get away from her coach but rolled right off the side, down a foot to the lower floor. I saw another coach go over to "help" her. I thought he might comfort her/talk to her/see how she was. He just dropped her in the water. I guess after that, she figured it would be easier to do it herself. Mags is the only on in her class doing the jump, so I know it is not that typical. Did I mention the side is about 2-3 feet above the water line? I definitely would not have done that at Mags or Mo's age. I was a bit of a wimp when it came to swimming and getting my face wet. Still am.

And poor B, not the most fun way to spend your morning. She just wants to crawl around and move, but the wet, dirty bleacher floors is not the ideal place to be. She will be very happy when this whole thing is over. I must admit, I will be a little happy too. The drive and everyday-ness of it was a bit much. I cannot imagine when the girls go to school everyday. I do not know if I have it in me. Tomorrow they get their "report cards" to see if they pass or not. We'll see!!