MY LITTLE SNAPPER LEARNS TO FLOAT

Feng on Apr 30th 2008 at 4:33 pm Nico's Milestones

MY LITTLE SNAPPER LEARNS TO FLOAT

Time and again, the saying that goes: “if you give your child a secure start by building their sense of trust, they will eventually be confident enough of themselves to explore the world”, has never been more true. Likewise was a parenting article which says:

Don’t be afraid to let them try and fail, if need be. Be supportive. Don’t be critical or demanding, however, do build character traits in them such as responsibility, dedication, determination and diligence, good working habits and enthusiasm. When they see themselves succeeding a little, they will want to do a lot. If they truly love something, they will stick with it. —Article on how to find your child’s talent

The very first day of Nico’s swimming lessons, he was too reluctant to even get the feel of the water. It was the worst. Well, not anymore. Day 2 of the swimming lessons, my Little Snapper was all ready and eager to learn and love the water. Thanks to the ever patient and persevering coaches of BLSS, they sure brought out the confidence in my Little Boy. And just last Monday, the Little Snapper learned the trick of floating. Yey!

Of course, the Mom is beaming with pride for the nth time. Sharing some photos and a video montage of this milestone.

Warm up, warm up Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Feeling the water. Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Here we go… Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

One, two, three— release! Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

There, the Little Snapper is floating. Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Taking some air off the floater.
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Here you go, floater’s air off. Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Ready, set…. go Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Wag your feet! Raise your big arms!
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Uh-oh. This one got Mommy a bit nervous. Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Okay, let’s give it another try. Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Float, float, float! Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

There you go Little Snapper, you’re floating!

My apologies for the quite long video (six minutes plus). Can’t help but post them.

13 responses so far

13 Comments

Rach (Heart of Rachel) on 30.04.2008 at 18:14 (Reply)

Bravo Nico!

I’m so impressed how fast he learns.

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1. Feng on 30.04.2008 at 20:26 (Reply)
  
  thanks Rach! we’re surprised as well. I guess, tama yung kasabihan ng matatanda na mas madali turuan ang mga bata.
Konkong622 on 30.04.2008 at 19:09 (Reply)

Big Arms daw..AYAW!! Hahaha

Ang cute ni Nico! He has potential. Mukhang floater sya eh. Kayang kaya yan!! Yehey Nico!!

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1. Feng on 30.04.2008 at 20:28 (Reply)
  
  hi Cookie! hahaha, ayaw yata nya ng may nag che cheer. nawawala concentration.
  
  sana nga tuloy tuloy na yan. natutuwa naman kami kasi sobrang exercised ang lungs ng little boy. alam mo na, nandyan lang sa tabi ang threats of asthma.
mhalou on 30.04.2008 at 20:05 (Reply)

Ang galing naman ni Nico!!! (clap! clap!)

One proud momma moment naman ito feng.

Very impressive talaga…hep! hep! hurray!
1. Feng on 30.04.2008 at 20:29 (Reply)
  
  thanks Mhalou. haha, sinabi mo pa. one proud mommy moment na naman.
Javi on 01.05.2008 at 11:16 (Reply)

man I can’t help but relate to this post. my 3yr old niece has also taken swimming lessons for the summer and seeing her swim, I just feel so proud! Kids these days are unbelievable. My very small niece has no fear of water whatsoever! And looks like your little boy too!

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1. Feng on 01.05.2008 at 19:57 (Reply)
  
  hi Javi! thanks for the visit here! yes, I agree, kids these days are really amazing! they achieve milestones early on and often very smart. must be something in what they eat ei?
  
  nakakatuwang malamam na ganyan din ang three-year old niece mo. aside from her parents, you must have so proud of her too, like I am with my son.
michelle and andre on 01.05.2008 at 17:30 (Reply)

andre’s comment: “nico is swimming!, he’s swimming! go go go!” hahahaha exact words ni andre, at talagang nakicomment din sya

mare, pwede na syang ihagis sa dagat, isali mo sa dyesebel
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1. Feng on 01.05.2008 at 19:59 (Reply)
  
  hi Andre! haha, pa enroll ka rin kay Mommy mo ng swimming lessons tapos outing tayo! nakakatuwa sigurong tingnan kayong dalawa na nag swi swimming.
  
  Mare, pano ba yan, eh kapamilya anak ko. sa Marina na lang kami!!! haha!
Weng on 04.05.2008 at 05:27 (Reply)

ako yata ang napagod para kay nico! nakakapagod mag-treading ha! galing galing ni little olympic swimmer in the making. i bet gutum na gutom siya after ng swimming lesson. hee hee.

ps: i have a tag nga pala for you… http://cafemunchkin.com/2008/05/02/6-quirky-things-about-me/. the last time i was here, under maintenance ang iyong site. ngayon lang ako ulit nakabalik. hee hee.

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1. Feng on 05.05.2008 at 07:06 (Reply)
  
  hi Weng. haha! nakakapagod talaga sya panoorin. ako nga, bukod sa pagod, ni nerbyos ako ng husto, para kasing malulunod ang little boy. hindi naman pala.
  
  thanks for the tag Weng, check ko sya later.
N!cE on 05.05.2008 at 20:34 (Reply)

Uy ang galing ni Nico! This is one proud mommy moment nga. Thanks for sharing the video and the pictures with us.

Btw Feng, pls share your thoughts on this > http://www.mommastuff.com/?p=176 when you have time.

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