July 17, 2006

A Big Fish in a Small Pond

As late as two weeks ago, my son was petrified of the water in the pool. If we walked toward the water he would climb up me like a tree and dig his fingernails and toenails into me whilst shreiking.

Last week, I got him into the pool and onto a raft contraption, but truly no further from there.

This weekend, for some reason, we had a major break through.

He now swims. On his own power (with the aid of floaties). And, where once it was impossible to get him into the water, it is now impossible to get him out. Two days! It only took two days and now my baby is swimming - albeit the doggy paddle. Then! He engaged in a water battle with a friend.

See for yourself . . .


Posted by Oddybobo at July 17, 2006 12:44 PM | TrackBack
Comments

he is adorble.....

look at him go!!!!

No fear...

Posted by: armywifetoddlermom at July 17, 2006 01:21 PM

Oh, there was fear! Didn't you see the pic where his eyes are closed tight?

But I am so proud of him for getting over his fear of the water so quickly!

Posted by: oddybobo at July 17, 2006 01:27 PM

Such a sweetie!

And, could that be Oddy in a bathing suit?

Posted by: Quality Weenie at July 17, 2006 01:35 PM

Oh, you must be so proud. And he's still such a cutie patootie! But a very brave one at that! It seems like all of you enjoyed the day, what fun.

Posted by: michele at July 17, 2006 02:59 PM

As usual, kids do stuff when they're ready. He wasn't ready until now. *grin* He sure is a cutie.

Posted by: Teresa at July 17, 2006 03:24 PM

Just like a fish. But cuter.

Posted by: vw bug at July 17, 2006 04:37 PM

Oh yeah - that's a whole lotta cute right there... ;)

Posted by: Richmond at July 17, 2006 06:48 PM

Yay! What a cutie! And such a quick learner!

Posted by: caltechgirl at July 17, 2006 09:12 PM

You gotta be a proud mama. I remember taking all three of mine to swimming lessons many years ago. My oldest daughter took to it immediately. She was like a little mermaid. Great memories.

I couldn't get either of my girls to go out to the pool with me this weekend. They're too cool to hang with pops. Enjoy it while you can!

Posted by: Sir Ian Cognito at July 17, 2006 09:25 PM

Fear? Kids? In the same sentence? I think you were confused, as the pictures certainly show!

Posted by: Ogre at July 18, 2006 07:29 AM

What a cutie! Before long he'll be begging you to take off the floaties....

:)

Posted by: Carmen at July 18, 2006 04:48 PM

That's great that he's over his fear. He's gonna be a little fish this summer!

Posted by: Jerry at July 18, 2006 10:57 PM

How AWESOME! WTG little guy!

Posted by: Kate at July 19, 2006 08:38 PM

What a doll. So glad he likes the water now.

Posted by: Tink at July 19, 2006 09:20 PM

How sweet! Great pics, too. :)

Posted by: pam at July 20, 2006 04:51 PM

Very good thing...I learned to swim when I was three...saved my life several times.

Believe it or not...I STILL know adults who can't swim...Crazy!!!

Posted by: Yabu at July 23, 2006 11:17 AM

glad it's coming along!

My daughter is now rather good - no shark but definitely past the guppie stage.

My son has his moments.

But he's been so good that last week he went to granddad's and spent the week going to swim-camp during the day.

I'm glad for all of you that he had a breakthrough. Will make him feel like he can participate with the bigger folks.

Posted by: Gamongrel at July 25, 2006 06:14 PM

The first step is getting them in the pool. The next is getting him pool-safe.

Posted by: Greta (Hooah Wife) at July 27, 2006 05:23 PM