Swim Lessons Day 1

    The girls started their swim lessons today with Glendy of Glendy's Waterbabies.  The class focuses on water safety, and how a two year old can survive if he/she falls into the water.  It's definitely hard to watch, but I also felt a sense of relief.  It took Glendy 30 seconds to figure out my girls' personalities and their learning styles.  She called Claire "The Negotiator" (I wonder who she inherited that trait from).  Little did Mrs. Glendy know that while Claire was watching Natalie in the pool, Claire kept telling me that she was going to swim by herself, she didn't need a teacher.  Claire even used the "girl who cried poop" trick but Glendy knew better.   As of five o'clock today, I'm still waiting for Claire to go #2. 
    Natalie did cry just about the entire time, but she was actually more comfortable in the water and her body was more relaxed.  Claire showed signs of panic by putting her hands to her face, which is one of the reasons little ones drown because it weighs their heads down.  Glendy said that is one of the big things she will work on with Claire.  Claire did seem to listen and take a lot in though and flapped her arms when told.   Oh, and the cutest thing happened.  Glendy kept asking Natalie to do things, and what did my polite, southern child do?  She repeatedly told Mrs. Glendy "No ma'am".  I was so proud of her.  She was completely upset but she still remembered her manners! :)