The kids had their first official swimming lessons today. Both are quite scared, but they are trying so hard! The instructor kept saying to Seth,
"Now, we're going to do......."
He clung to her, white knuckled, and just kept saying,
"No thanks!"
"No thanks!"
OMG he is so sweet. Terrified but remembering his manners.
Riley was very brave too. So brave.
The instructor would do something with her, Riley would freak, the instructor would stop, and ask Riley..."Who's in control?"
Her point was that Riley was in control. They could go in little tiny baby steps until Riley felt secure.
"I am," she finally had her saying.
Then, Riley would start to get ramped up, and the instructor would say in a very gentle voice,
"Before you scream,can I just......?"
Riley would actually stop in mid "fight or flight," and listen to the suggestion. It was incredible.
Sometimes angels arrive in little red one piece life guard suits.
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I can see that instructor's halo from here!
Yea! Can't wait to hear what they can do at the end of the summer!
I'm tellin ya, that is the God's Honest Truth. I love this woman! Ask her if she would like to teach in Florida!
the instructor sounds like an incredible person.
so glad you all found each other.
and I love the notion of politely terrified.
your kids are so cool :)
I'm sorry but I have to steal that woman.
So sweet about Seth and his no thanks.
Now that is a teacher. God bless her. And your two hardworking angels.
I have to try this out. My Ruth often pukks away or twists when I am trying to get her atention. Maybe by putting the ball back in her court, it can help.
Thank you for sharing. I have often found your stories to help my family.
Cindy P :)
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