Grace's First Swim Meet

Today was Grace's first swim meet!  We left bright and early (6:30 AM) on the bus to Yongsan.  She wasn't so sure she was ready for her race.  She came out of practice Wednesday and said, "Mommy, I don't think I'm going to feel very well on Saturday."  When I asked her why she said that, she replied, "Well, I just don't think I'm ready for my race?  I just think I should be able to swim.  I mean, what if I drown?"  I asked her if she could dive in and swim to the other end of the pool, to which she replied, "yes".  I then told her that she had nothing to worry about because that's all she had to do.  She seemed okay with that, and surprisingly, when I woke her at 5:30 this morning, there was no complaining!

Cheering on their team mates.

 Her first race - 25 meter backstroke

 That's one proud little girl!

Calling Daddy to tell him about her first race

 I just love this picture!  She looks so excited.

 25 meter breaststroke

 Racers, take your mark...

 ...BEEP!

 25 meter freestyle

She did well for her first swim meet - she wasn't at the top of her heat, but she finished every race, and did so with a smile on her face.  She was so excited after her first race, and was eager to get back in the pool.  We've looked at some of the pictures and talked about a couple things she can do to improve on her strokes, and she was very open to suggestion and seems like she'll work hard to get better.  She's already looking forward to practicing next week, and her next swim meet coming up on Saturday the 19th.  

Congratulations Grace!  You did great, and we are so very proud of you for doing your best!