Nathan made the swim team this year. I wasn't sure he was going to make it because to be able to make the team, you have to be able to swim 25 yards unassisted. Well, the lane rope doesn't' count. And he used the lane rope to get his breathes. We were fortunate that the coach was willing to give him a shot and work with him. He made the team and has done exceptionally well. He can now swim the full 25 yards without touching the lane rope. He can get in the pool for recreation and swim everywhere. And I don't worry. He is such a good swimmer now. He can even swim 25 yards backstroke. That means when he gets tired, he can roll to his back and rest. Huge accomplishment, especially when you are 4.
I was amazed he didn't have a problem jumping off the block. Danielle wouldn't even do that at first!
I took this pictures at one of the first meets, before he was doing the backstroke. He has improved so much and I couldn't be happier!
He finished the 25 yards in 1:20 and backstroke in 1:10
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