Soon after arriving in Delhi (as in the DAY after our arrival), we set up camp at the embassy swimming pool. It is hot here ... and the combination of sweat, heat and the constant sun just begs for a swimming pool.
We love it there and have spent countless hours on the property. The guards know the kiddos by name and have JUST now figured out that Terran is my SON and not my husband.
[We get that alot ... either restaurants want to serve him wine, or locals are shocked when I speak to him in a maternal way (i.e. yelling at him to leave his brother alone) ... then they just look at me in amazement when I explain that he's my oldest son.]
Anywhoo.
Soon after we acclimated to the pool, we remembered that Mia has NO fear. Meaning that she jumps straight into the water, no matter if there is someone to catch her or not. Bombs away, no fear.
I had seen several children getting swim lessons from one of the lifeguards, so I inquired about it and 5 minutes later, both littles were signed up for swim lessons from Brij.
Tony quickly learned the crawl stroke, how to swim underwater (with goggles) and how to properly blow bubbles while underwater so he doesn't need to plug his nose. Three lessons total!
[hmm ... the photos aren't accepting my crop job ... sorry for the specks that I promise are really Tony and Mia!]
Mia is now swimming on a regular basis, sans "water wings" and is so proud of herself! She can swim nearly the short length of the pool!!
Sure makes for more enjoyable days at the pool, since both kids are a bit more independent now!
I've packed our club bags and as soon as the boys get out of school today, we'll be hitting the pool. Only problem is, now that all other expat families are back in Delhi, it's not just OUR pool anymore :( We got a wee bit spoiled since we arrive a week or so prior to most returning expats. Oh well ... just makes for more friend-making opportunities!
