Do you know how to swim?

[meeshi]

I can swim. Not like a pro or anything but I don't sink. I like to float! My kids love to swim, dive, jump, flip, give me heart attacks!

 

[browneyes]

Yep. I had to teach myself. My sweet oldest brother told me to jump in the deep end of the pool, he'd be there to save me if I started drowning. I jumped in, he took off running the other way. I saved myself to spite him. I love to swim. Backstroke is what I prefer. And I'm an excellent floater, too.

 

[Beauty]

Yep I can swim....my best friend's family put in a pool when we were in 5th grade so it was either learn how to swim myself or get thrown in by her older brothers. I actually love swimming....My mom hates water and can't swim.

 

[olena]

We had to learn. Mom got us all lessons on the different strokes and diving, too.

 

[newmousecateer]

I saved myself to spite him

LOL Shannon

I would save myself to spite my brothers too!

 

[bsnyder]

All swimmers in my family. I learned at a very young age, as did all 3 of my kids.

DD started on a local swim team when she was six and just finished her third season of competitive swimming. She's not one of the top swimmers, but she loves it....out of a three hour swim meet, she competes for about 4 minutes and the rest of the time she can socialize with her buddies, LOL!

 

[shep]

I can swim, but can't dive..

 

[Laurabearz]

I ahv always swam..... My dad said when I was little (about 6 months old or so) they kept having to fish me off the bottom of the pool..... so they taught me to swim

My husband can sorta swim. He was really nervous when we went to Wet N Wild (swim park for those who might have other thoughts) and saw that the Royal Flush dumped (pun intended lol) you into a 10 foot deep pool.... I mean his face turned grey, he was so nervous. But by gosh he did it (he wasnt going to let all those kids see him chicken out) I was very proud of him.

He wanted me to sign the girls up for swim lessons but I wouldnt do it.... OUr girls use the float suits, and just yesterday my oldest swam without that (but used the arm floats) He was amazed. Of course it helps that we have a pool. I think that is what gave Ozo the confidence to face that 10 foot deep pool.... just floundering around our pool daily has really helped him do better.

Funny thing is he is sooooooo bouyant (sp) he cant swim down and pick something up from the bottom of the pool.... and he is worried about sinking! Hardy har har.

 

[catsrule]

yes, but not very well. cannot go under water without goggles. very bad swimmer, more like a cat paddle.

 

[poohandwendy]

Yes, like a fish. Grew up with a pool and it's funny I cannot remember actually 'learning' to swim. I must have been pretty young though. I think it is really important for kids to learn basic water safety and swimming. It is much harder to overcome fear of water as an adult (or at least that is what my mother says...she never learned...even though we all tried to teach her!) I don't have a pool now, I don't like the liability aspect.

 

[believe]

I can swim. My parents sent me for lessons when I attempted to drown myself by going off the diving board (10 ft). My siblings left me unattended, I was sleeping at the time. When I awoke it appeared that others were 'standing' in the water. I didn't realize they where using their arms and legs to keep their head above the water.

DD#1 is taking swim lessons once a week for 5 wks. She does extremely well with her swimmies, she is able to put her face in the water and move her arms and legs to go...we just couldn't get her to be willing to remove her swimmies. I thought a third party was the best solution.

DD#2 is just now willing to get near a pool. She loves wading pools and the tub, but give her anything else and she screams.

 

[tiggerlover]

I swim, I learned at the YMCA when I was a kid. My DS (6) has just really learned this summer. He took lessons over the winter and when he started swimming in June he wanted the water wings, but after 3-4 days he was ready to go it alone. He has been like a fish all summer.

 

[Kermit]

My mom made me take lessons every summer, so I swim pretty well. The funny thing is that I'm still terrified of water. I do swim, and I really know deep down that I'm not going to drown, but I always make it clear to everyone I'm with that I'm not the type of person you can throw in the pool.

 

[Beanie]

Yes, I was taught by my brother at the age of 5...I love to swim!! Now I am teaching my kids how to do it...My son, who is 5, loves it...even goes underwater now!! My daughter, who is 3, is still clinging to me, but is getting better each time we go in!!

 

[WDWfanatic288]

I took lessons when I was younger
I really can't do many different strokes though...lol

my mom and I taught my bro how to swim

 

[cotye]

I swim. I started when I was 4 yo and continued with the swimming lessons till I got to the lifeguard/teaching level. Got that and then quit after that. But I haven't swam for like 3 years. Funny, I prefer to swim in pools, but when I see a lake/ocean, I refuse to go in.... just looks 'icky' I suppose. LOL.

 

[iluvorlando]

We all swim. DD's are like fishes, they love to swim. I swam competitively for 7 years. I have found a decent team here in Orlando, but I don't think DD's are old enough for 2 times a week practices. I am hoping to do that, instead of some in the heat sport.

 

[Laurabearz]

Originally posted by poohandwendy
I don't have a pool now, I don't like the liability aspect.

Tell me about it... Not only do we have a 6 foot fence around our backyard, but we also carry an extra million dollar plus rider on our home owners policy AND I insisted on getting an automatic pool cover for when we are outta town.

My husband was one of those pesky neighborhood kids who would jump the fence and swim in other peoples pools. We made sure no one could do that! ROFL

 

[Hnymoon@Dixie]

There are lakes & the ocean around my house so my parents said they'd feel better if I took swimming lessons so @ 5 until I was 9 we had a guy come to the house (our pool) and teach me. (2 weeks every year) It was fun! I am a great swimmer & was a lifeguard at the ocean every summer in between college years! I have a real job now & miss the tan!