There was a pool in the backyard that the kids were dying to use! It had to be heated, so once it was finally heated, the kids had a blast! Confidence is the key ingredient to learning to swim, and having a pool like that, all to ourselves, helped build the confidence of everyone. Cooper worked on his confidence the most. He kept pushing himself to swim farther, try harder, go farther, and he amazed me with what he was able to accomplish by the end of our last day. He started the trip trying to reach for pool toys in the shallow end without dunking under, and he ended the week swimming superman style across the pool longways, taking 1 or 2 breaths along that course across, but not stopping. But he kept at it. He kep wanting to do better, and his drive brought him accomplishment. Way to go Cooer!!
Kaylee also got a confidence boost when she realized she could float around the pool in her floaty without holding on to anyone. That was exciting for her. Dawson had no desire to get cold and wet in the pool, and Jaxton just was there to have fun in the water. Fun fun times 😄
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