By the Waters Edge..

My kids are complete opposites.  Kayla fears bugs, spiders, frogs, and scary rides {learned that on the Tower of Terror, Hollywood Studios}.  It also took her forever to finally get the courage up to get in the pool without her float ring around her waist.  She just was terrified, I guess of drowning.  She was nearly 8 when she finally learned to swim.  Going under the water, that was just as bad.  If she were splashed in the face, she would totally freak out and nearly cry. Thankfully she has overcome that fear and now goes under water without any problems whatsoever.

Kelsie on the other hand loves bugs, spiders, frogs and scary rides.  She rescues any bug that finds its way into our home.  She loves to touch lizards and begs to hold them.  And scary rides, HA!  She laughed and giggled the entire time she was on the Tower or Terror.  And in the water…she is a fish!
Both the girls were raised in the water.  Every year we get in the pool.  It’s just that Kelsie took to it so much quicker, first with a swim vest and now water wings…and then…Friday.  Last Friday we bought Kelsie her first pair of goggles{after she ask for a pair} and now…she is running and jumping in and going under!  She stands on the ladder and falls backwards going under and she is even swimming under water.  We are so proud of our little water bug!