Getting even busier

I always thought I was busy. I didn't know how busy life could get. Well, this week, it's even busier. To our already full schedule, we have added swim lessons for both Katie and John. We have a family vacation planned for Hawaii in the fall, so late summer lessons were always on my 'to do' list.

Katie has never had any formal swim lessons, so we have a lot to make up for. She loves the water if someone is holding her or catching her jump in, but she is petrified to swim by herself. She clutches with all her might to anyone near her that tries to have her swim or stroke alone. If you let go of her and tell her to kick to the side, she just goes limp and sinks. She holds her breath, but then panics after 2 seconds.

John loves the water. He kicks pretty good and can go under holding his breath. He swallows a lot of water, but it's while he is on the surface that he allows the water to go in his mouth. He loves blowing bubbles and playing on the steps.

Hopefully, by our trip, both kids can swim to the edge of the pool on their own.

Until then, our schedule will just be jam packed -- 2 days of early start preschool for John, 3 days of preschool for Kate, 3 days of in-home therapy for John, 5 days of Neurofeedback, 2 days of speech, and 5 days of swim lessons for both. Vacation will feel good when it comes!