Today's swim lesson did not go as well as the first. Kelsie immediately started crying when Mr. Sam tried to get her to do anything and Sophia started crying soon after. Luckily he was scheduled to teach Sophia's cousin after their lesson, so we just let him go first. The girls still didn't want to participate, but we were able to at least get them back in the water after Eli was done. Mr. Sam swooped Kelsie up and got her to do a few things despite her reluctance. She kicked with the noodles, she reached under the shallow water for rings and submarines, and he got her to let him help her "jump" into the water (Basically he set her up on the side and lifted her up and into the water). The whole time Mr. Sam had to talk to her about the flowers and colors all around to distract her so she wouldn't cry, but he didn't give up and I have to give him major credit for that. With two 3 yr olds crying it was definitely chaotic, but he was determined not to give up! I am hopeful that Wednesday goes better than today, but we shall see.
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