My First Swim

If you have been following my blog you will know I have progressed from cooling off in a paddling pool, to getting my feet wet in Rutland water and playing in the sea. Yesterday, Mum kept her promise to take me for my first actual swim.

It was a lovely warm sunny October (yes October!) day so off I went to our local fishing lakes with Mum, Dad and Fergus.

I was desperate to go in the water and retrieve the toy but Mum made me watch Fergus do it first. I had watched him do this at Rutland water so I knew exactly what to do - I just wanted my go!

At last it was my turn but Mum didn't throw the toy very far, I got it without having to take my feet off the bottom.



Then the big moment came, Mum threw the toy further in the lake, and I had my first swim

I swam straight out and brought the toy back to Mum. She was really pleased with me, she said I swam very nicely - I didn't splash at all.

Then it was Fergus' turn again, but I 'helped!'

After another couple of retrieves I just went for a swim on my own - I really enjoyed it, I can't wait to go again!