Swimming

Mary was exited; they were all going to go to the swimming pool.

Mary loved the sea, so she was pretty sure she’d like the swimming pool too.  

Mary had heard stories.   

One said there were flumes and slides. 

Another promised there was all sorts of different toys and foam floats that could be used.

Mary just wanted to get in the water.

Mary loved to swim at the beach but it could be really cold sometimes, hopefully it would be nice and warm in the pool.

Mum was ready, Joe was ready even dad was coming, and he was ready too. 

Off they went.

Walking up to reception waiting for mum and dad to pay and collect the brightly collared bracelets for each of them to wear Mary caught a glimpse of the pool.  

My goodness it was really big.

Mary felt a few butterflies in her tummy.

Once they were all sorted, they all walked down into the changing area.  

There was lots of space and lots of different sized rooms. 

Mum thought it best if they all got changed together, that way hopefully, nothing would get lost.

Dad took Joe to the baby pool, there were so many toys and interesting things for Joe.

Mum took Mary over to a bigger pool where a lady was waiting for them.

“Good morning Mary” said the Lady, “My name is Alice and we’re going to learn some swimming skills today, does that sound like fun?” asked Alice.

“Yes,” replied Mary cautiously.

“That’s fantastic, let’s get started.” Bellowed Alice

Mary nodded; mum was just in reaching distance so everything was going to be OK, even with the butterflies in her tummy.

The lesson began, first just gentle swimming forward and trying a few different swimming strokes, as well as swimming with different types of the brightly colored floats.    

Then Alice asked Mary to try some under water moves like retrieving some brightly colored toys at the bottom of the pool.

Mary was just getting the hang of all of these new skills when the lesson was over.

“Thank you “whispered Mary, she had been having so much fun and didn’t really want to go.

“No problem Mary you’re a very good student,” advised Alice. 

“How about we see what Joe and Dad are up to?” offered Mum

Dad was busy splashing around with Joe when Mum and Mary spotted them.

“Oh my goodness, “How much fun are you both having here!  Exclaimed Mum jokingly.

“Our swimming time is almost up, we better get changed, we might still be in time for some ice cream.”  Advised Mum with a smile.

Mum and dad took the towels and the shower things out of the locker and headed over to the showers to get all of the chlorine out of everyone’s skin and hair.

Once they were done they all headed back to the changing room with all of their items from the locker.

 It was so much harder to get dressed again after getting all wet than it was before, thought Mary.

All dressed and hair all tied up, it was easier than trying to get it dry and neat again.

Time for the promised Ice-cream, Mary and Joe sat happily licking their chosen flavors

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I think we’ll all sleep really well this evening, thought Mary 

©joannehepburn 26/06/2016