Swimming lessons and how to find a good one. I don't know. I did some research and found one that isn't too far away and is set up by a former Commonwealth Games representative for NZ and coach of NZ swimming teams. But Oh Dear; the woman teaching Sproglet A is simply awful. Horrible. Now, bear in mind he's just turned nine, he went over to her to introduce himself with a cheery, "Hi, I'm Luke. I'm a new one for you," and she said, "Pardon? What did you say your name was?" So, a little taken aback, Sproglet A just said, "Luke." She ticked his name off her list. "Right, get in the water then - this lane - warm up." Whoa... and who took her ball off her??? She (Jackie) ended up dropping him back a class as "I don't see him progressing as fast as the others in this class," which is fine and dandy; if he ain't ready, he ain't ready, but to tell it to me whilst he stood there, wet and shivering... that's a real confidence boost for him, isn't it? He doesn't like her. I don't like her. I told him that if he didn't feel better with her after a whole term, and if he didn't feel that he'd learnt anything from her, then he needn't go back to her class next term. She was only about 30, but surly, barking orders from the side and her movements, when she was showing the children, where fast and sharp. Her whole manner is very abrupt and terse. :o(
In complete contrast, Sproglet B started her swim lessons today with the most amazing bloke ever! He was just like a real jolly uncle and she was the giggling motivator of the small group. If Sproglet A met him he would think him wonderful and he is, so I'm happy. She wears arm bands in the pool whenever we go but he had her take them off, which she's pleased about, and I think they just use board floats to get them to swim. In fact, I don't know how they teach them to swim without some sort of floatie device - we shall see. In the meantime, let's hope that Jackie gets some sort of personality transplant. Or just gets a personality.
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`new house (in Oz)
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`less bills
`new knickers
`smooth, tanned, glowing skin
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30-odd year old mum of two
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When you run so fast to get somewhere
you miss the fun
of getting there.
Life is not a race,
so take it slower,
hear the music before the music is over, take your time and stay happy...
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`new house (in Oz)
`less housework
`new shoes
`less bills
`new knickers
`smooth, tanned, glowing skin
`digital camera
`an iPod nano
