We went to the Bountiful Rec Center with our friends the Merrills. Mikelle and Amanda wanted to go to the diving boards and do some jumping off stunts! The only problem was that Kel wanted to wear a life jacket (she knows how to swim but still dosen't know that she does!) She was so sad and came to sit down by me -- Emily and I both talked to her and pumped her up and she was on her way -- She went right off and swam right to the side! I was so proud and especially happy to see her so proud of herself! So then she said, "I wanna go off the HIGH dive!!!! " I still have vivid memories as a kid -- at the very same pool, going up the high dive, walking to the end, and coming right back down the ladder --not caring that everyone in line was watching me! I didn't know what to say --but she was determined! Up she went and sure enough -- she got that panicked look on her face, but then went right off and again swam to the side!!! Another proud moment! I get to much joy out of seeing our kids do something totally out of their comfort zone, tackle their fears, and feel such pride and satisfaction in the end! It was a great day!
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