Michelle, 34, "Sometimes someone just has to break it down for you"
Once she got over the water on her face, Michelle began blowing her bubbles and figuring out the whole inhale (in the air)/ exhale (in the water) routine. The beauty of it is that the air is always there. It's consistent.
Finbar, 3, "Finding a balance"
Fin moves very quickly through the water and I have to keep up with his fast pace. He's smart and he's cute, which is a dangerous combination during a swim lesson. Many instructors will give in to this and crumble when he bats his eyelashes and says he can't do something by himself.
Maximo, 3, "Overconfidence"
It can happen so fast. One second, he's bouncing up and down, laughing and having the best time in the world. Then the pool gets deep enough that he can't touch the bottom and the panic sets in.
Gary, 39, "When are we going to Hawaii?"
Gary mentioned that he doesn't swim. Well, everyone has his own definition of 'swim,' so I figured he couldn't swim laps, but was probably fine in the water. But, now that the twins are swimming so well, there has been talk of a trip to Hawaii next fall and Gary has not been very excited.
Cindy, 51, "It is my destiny to swim!"
She was so excited to swim, which of course made working with her extra enjoyable. She was 100% present.