Today's first was his first "big boy" swimming lesson without me getting in the water with him. Max has been a Puddleduck since he was about 12 weeks old and Penelope has been one since she was 7 weeks old. He has been through Floaties, Splashers, Kickers, Little Dippers and Dippers and has now graduated to Swim Academy.
Being in Swim Academy means that he has to get in the water without me and when I first mention this to him the tears weren't far away. I have since tried not to mention it but when I picked him up from school today it was a bit hard not to mention it, especially as we had to race home to jump in the car to get there in time.
After a bit of persuasion bribery* we made it into the car and to the swimming pool. Max was unsure about going in and the teachers were really good and didn't try to push it. After about 5 minutes Max made it into the pool (Mummy having mentioned the aforementioned bribery again) with no tears at all and took part in all the swimming just as he would have done if I had been in with him - there was one very proud Mummy sat on the side!
*And the nature of the bribery? A visit to the new Lego shop that is opening this weekend in Liverpool and the promise of this
He's had a great first week (new school, new swimming) and has got 20 stars on his chart for listening to Mummy and Daddy - I think he deserves the Lego Fire Boat. I truly have an amazing little boy. Love you Max xx
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