third time's a charm!

Yesterday was our third swimming lesson.

Prior to leaving for the lesson, we tried to talk it up again. Little Bird said the water was cold, but that she still wanted to go. She did finally start saying that the water was warm. 

On our way out the door, Little Bird went up to Daddy and said, "Sophie take Mommy swimming. Evie take Daddy swimming." She's become quite a mommy's girl so she always wants to announce that  Mommy will be the one carrying her around, and in this case, swimming with her.

After all the preparation we are happy to report that Little Bird enjoyed herself! She didn't cry, scream or try to run to the locker room. She even willingly sat down on the edge of the pool and started to pour water (from a cup) on her feet, legs, belly, arms, and head! She was a totally different girl! She was still cold because I could hear her trying to convince herself that the water was warm. But that's not a big deal; I was doing the same thing! When in the water, it's still hard to get the death grip off from around my neck, but she is trying and laughing and having a good time. 

Little Bird actually let go of her death grip to put her arms in the water and kick around.

She really loved jumping in! As you can see, so did BFF!

Trying to do a little more reassuring.

Both girls love to swim around in the tubes.

Little Pie is a champion kicker!

Thanks to BFF's mama for taking these pictures!