Trial Lessons

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Today was our day to try out the swim lessons/classes at Aquatech. Peanut went first at 9:00 am so Janie stuck around and drew pictures.

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He cried and screamed for at least 15-20 of the 30 minutes in the class.

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This is one of the pictures that Janie drew. She said the top left object was a chocolate waffle, there are two fish below it, then a waffle tiger (orange and yellow), and a cheetah.

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Then it was her turn at 11:00. She was super nervous about getting in the water. She nodded “no” to everything. Eventually she did go in and did just enough to warm up to the thought of swim class. When it was all done, she said “I will do better next time now that I know what to do.” I hope she isn’t as much of a chicken next weekend.

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Riding a Bike!!

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We went to Zoe and Maya’s house today for a small BBQ. The kids played together, ate together, and watched a bit of Paw Patrol together. They also went out front to ride their bikes and scooters and the big girls mastered riding a bicycle today!! Yippee!!

Here’s a video of her trying to start the bike on her own and succeeding! Woohoo!

Here’s a video of Janie and Zoe riding together until the sun went down.

Peanut also got to ride longer and faster today down a big wide cul-de-sac. What fun!

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We couldn’t be prouder of our big girl conquering her fears, asking to take the training wheels off, and mastering a skill that will take her anywhere she wants!

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