I am pleased to introduce Katie, our youngest member of the group, both mum (Tracey) and dad (Paul) swim with us. And on a red hot sunday, a group of us got together to enjoy the heat of the day and the heat of the water. Claire Woodhead had travelled up especially to see Tracey Mulryne as the last time they saw each other there was some serious studying going on, so an ideal time to catch up on the uni days.
With mum and dad in and out of the water Katie started getting desperate to join them, eager to introduce this little swimmer to the open water Dad got in....quickly followed by Katie... the video tells its own story. Not only did Katie enjoy it....she did not want to get out.. even when turning blue. Showing no fear she galantly kicked away before hitching a ride on dad's back.
This series of pics taken on the day say it all...you can even see the grin on Katies face when she is in the water. Can't wait to see her and her brother Connor in together...a special sight!!!
Do we have a potential star in our midst....oh yes. Mum has now sourced warmer swimwear for her two little ones with the view of family swims in the future. Its such a warming sight to see one so little getting in and loving it. More families should do this, not only does it give you a common hobby, but it also teaches the children at an early age to respect the water and importantly to love it. I can see that pretty soon this little one will be flying past us in the water, giggling as she does, and I hope she does so!!! You can see by the photos that this is a little dolphin in the making...I can't wait to swim with her....at this rate she could become the groups mascot!! We have many of the group bringing their children to swim with us, Amanda Bell, brought hers and they are now swimming with the local triathlon club, Marie Lovell's, sons, Tristen put in some serious training with us and successfully completed the 800m swim at the Great North Swim and my own daughter Gemma has been known to dip her toes in....the new generation enter the water and I for one am thrilled. Katie you are a welcome addition!!!!
very interesting article, my daughter now two & half year old, pick up interest in swimming just because she saw me swimming regularly and she took interest even before a year old.
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