A summer of accomplishments!

We have had a great summer of swimming, playing, and travelling!  It is hard to believe we are in our last week of summer vacation, it is making us a little sad. We will try to pack in some last minute fun this week and end our summer on a high note.

Last week D decided she wanted to get her purple band at the pool, I was a bit nervous as this required her to swim a lap lane down and back with only a 5 second break at the half way point.  I didn't want her to get discouraged if she didn't make it or feel embarrassed in front of the lifeguard, but I was worrying for nothing as she jumped in the pool and began to swim.  About half way she realized she had forgot her goggles (she likes to swim under water), I encouraged her to keep going and I would put them on her during her 5 second break.  I quickly put them on her and instead of taking her full 5 seconds she headed back to the other end, eyeing her reward (the diving board).  She was actually faster on her way back and only slowed down right at the end and we cheered louder as she reached the end!  That girl never seizes to amaze me.  She spent the rest of the day enjoying the diving board and deep end at the pool.

D also met her teacher last Wednesday at a playground meet and greet, she seemed very nice and we look forward to getting to know her.  So far we know at least 3 children in her class, and we are hoping we know a few more once school gets going.

D is currently having another allergy attack, hopefully this does not turn into a eye, ear, and nose infection as it did a few weeks ago.  I am thankful that it happened this week and not next week.  I am hoping a day of rest will help and we can spend the rest of the week at the pool or playing with her friends.