Swimming Lessons

In Australia there is a huge emphasis on water safety. Being such a hot country we love our beaches and our backyard pools. As a result, swimming lessons for children start from when they're 6 months old! Emma has had 4 lessons now, and she LOVES it. She isn't a great fan of her face going under but she has learned to take a big breath as we do our countdown which is wonderful. This morning was special because Daddy took time off to come and take some pictures. In fact, he took 230 pictures. That's why I've posted a lot :) Thank you Lyle!!

We start with kicking

and blowing bubbles
then we swim out towards a toy with our 'big arms'
yay!

then it's 'monkey monkey' the children learn to hold on to the side of the pool and move along the edge

Then its lots of different forms of jumping in the water. Off the side of the pool, off the step and off this floating mat which they either love or hate.

she's so brave

(the little boy in the background hates it...)

practicing our big arms

more kicking practice

then we end with some big jumps

Big breath as she comes up from under the water!

(she pulls some super funny faces)

then it's over to the side to climb out!

All done!