Swim Team

Hunter has done the recreational swim team for the past 3 years in our community rec center.  And of course, he wanted to do it again this year.  One week before tryouts - we somehow convinced Cole to try out too.  It really wasn't because of anything Hunter or I said - it was simply doable because his best friend, Connor, was trying out.  Peer pressure can be a great thing.  I signed up Cole for a couple of swim lessons to help him learn Breast Stroke fast!  The tryout consisted of 25 yds of 3 different strokes - he didn't know the breast stroke yet.  So, he swam and swam and practiced and practiced - he really worked hard.  If you know Cole well, you'll know that doing anything physical is a stretch for him - he'd rather not be like his big brother.  At his tryout - he passed the backstroke, the freestyle but last minute decided to try the butterfly stroke (he knew that the breast stroke was not working for him).  He actually did really well, but had some flutter kicks in there and did not pass.  He practiced again and was able to re-try his tryout the next week (a kind coach) - still no pass.  BUT HE TRIED!!!  He never complained about the practice or the lessons - he really worked hard.  I know that when Cole puts his mind to something - he's a hard worker.  It was such a joy as a mom to see this quality shine through despite the turn-out.  Maybe he'll try again next year - maybe.  The nice thing is, he's sleeping in till 9 or 10 every morning this summer - and that would not have been possible with swim team practice!  But the best thing is knowing that when he wants to work hard, he really works hard.