Swimming and Imitating

Georgia has been doing all sorts of new things as of late. Last week I took her swimming for the very first time. At first she was afraid of the water because I dunked her under immediately when we entered the pool. I should have let her adjust to the new environment, but it was so cold!! I thought a quick entrance would help her warm up, instead it made her hold on to me for dear life. I had to think fast, and as we waded back and forth through the water I started to sing a little and splash the water with my hand. The singing really helped because she slowly loosened her death grip around my neck and actually started splashing in the water too. Music works magic with children. :) We had a good time splashing around. I think the other people swimming laps thought we were a little selfish because we hogged an entire lane, but it was fun for us all the same. It is not everyday one is introduced to swimming for the very first time!

Other cute news... Gigi has been imitating sounds and actions. She loves making kissy sounds, yesterday she started singing in a soprano voice and waving her little arm in the air (she was prodded on by Rodolfo who was doing the exact same thing) and this afternoon as she, Wally and I were sitting around she started panting. I realized that she was imitating Wally! What a silly girl!