Yes, Swimming Again

I know, more swimming pictures, but it's really just about all that we do these days. If you look really, really closely you'll see Amiya about to dive into the pool. They're working on dives lately. It took some convincing to get Amiya there - she's a stickler for the rules (except the one about candy before lunch) and didn't want to break the NO DIVING rule tiled every four feet around the perimeter of every single pool she's ever been in.

Here she is with Coach Kelly, getting some suggestions on form. Amiya even got homework last night - practice flutter kicks and the arm movements of the breast stroke while lying on the floor. We totally forgot to do it. Crap. This doesn't bode well for kindergarten!

And here she is, freestyling (formerly known as the crawl) back to the side. She's sporting a swim cap because her long locks are being ruined from the pool despite our best intentions with conditioners, treatments, etc. She has big plans to be Gabriella for Halloween and then shortly thereafter Mommy has big plans to take her to the salon for a cut!

And finally, Gabe and Amiya, together at the end of swimming, age 5:

And Gabe and Amiya after swimming, three years ago, age 2: