Reese in the Pool

I signed Reese up for Bella Vista Swim Team. She wants it on record that I did not ask her first. It's true.  These kids need to be stronger swimmers and Aaron and I made executive parental decision to  put our kids on swim team once they can swim the length of the team pool. It would've happened last summer, but I spent every morning last summer throwing up. So here we are. Reese hated her first practice. They worked on the butterfly stroke for a good portion of the time. It's only for 2 weeks, since we were making up snow days at school last week. I promised Reese that if she does her best and has a good attitude, I won't make her compete in the swim meet if she doesn't want to. I really just want her to try something new, and become a stronger swimmer. 

Here she is sound asleep 30 minutes after her first practice. Tired girl! 

Only 7 practices to go. Not that she's bitterly counting down or anything.

You can do hard things, Reese! 

She will admit that it was fun to see her friend Olivia from school there, and she is excited about watching the first meet, improving her backstroke, and learning to dive. And the sonic blast I bribed her with for being brave and going to practice today. Sometimes we all just need a little something something for encouragement. ;)