Facing Fears

Nate has learned to swim!!! He has been taking swim lessons for several weeks and on April 16th it all came together and he swam on his own for the first time.

At the end of class they jump in and practice swimming back to the wall.  Nate had so much anxiety about this part of class and did not want to jump in.  Sometimes I would have to "help" him. :)  The day he started swimming, he also faced his fear and jumped right in without any hesitation.  I was so proud of him!  I almost cried happy tears.  He, of course, loved it and jumped in about five times in a row.  I think this video is his third jump.  Please excuse my high pitched excitement. :)