For anyone that knows Ella, they also know that swimming is something she has struggled with. This time last year, she was content with barely putting her face in the water. This year, on the other hand, is a whole other ball game. She has been so persistent in learning how to swim this summer and it has paid off!
Just a week ago, we went over to swim with the Beckett's. It took Ella quite a while to warm up to the water. By the time we were packing up to head home, she had managed to learn from Brayden how to jump in off the side of the pool with her swimmies on. She was so comfortable with the water and didn't mind it getting in her face at all.
We also bought a family size pool for our backyard which we have been using nonstop. Ella has learned how to float on her back, hold her breath for 14 seconds, and even swim underwater! This is a huge milestone for her and she is so very proud of herself! We leave for vacation on Sunday, so Kermie and I are anxious to see how her swimming skills transfer over to pools of greater depth!
Until then.... YAY ELLA! :)
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