14 August 2009
Swimming wasn’t so bad after all
On his second day of swimming (Tuesday), Yannick went in as if nothing had happened the day before. However, as soon as they were supposed to go into the water he wasn't happy any more and cried again. I felt really bad about leaving him down there but the teacher really looked after him so well that I thought Yannick simply has to get over this to learn to be less water shy. I believe that if things really would have been bad the teacher would have called me to collect him anyway. So Yannick was crying for 15 minutes - and then all of a sudden he started to enjoy himself! After swimming I bought him a pair of goggles and he was very happy.
On Wednesday he didn't want to wear the goggles. Argh. My child, typical! But he was happy so all was fine. The only thing he needed was a toilet break. Surprising as he went before we left the house and again before he went into the pool. I guess it was nerves.
On Thursday he finally took the goggles with him and the teacher showed him how to use them. It took a little getting used to. Again a toilet break but nothing else.
On Friday all was fine. The goggles went on and stayed on, no crying, no toilet break. Success! 
I hope I can go swimming several times during term time with Yannick, he would definitely enjoy that and he said he would like that. I've heard that there is another Swiminis course during half term so I'll try to sign him up again - there's nothing better than proper tuition!