Fear Factor

Today was the first day of swim lessons! Brady was excited when we got there and wanted to know exactly where his lesson would take place and who his coach would be. The aquatic director called everyone over and told us a little of what to expect today, and a little house keeping such as arrive 5 minutes early to apply sun screen. That's when Brady announced he already had on his and he did not need more. When the director finished we all lined up in our classes and walked toward the pool. Brady who normally has no fear of the water seemed a little unsure and possibly shy. I found out that was just because the water was cold. I told him he needed to show his coaches how he could get in the water, and that was the first mistake, because he then stood and jumped into the pool where no one was looking. As they were testing the kids in the class, I removed myself and Carson as far as I felt comfortable, only to run back over to the pool with words of "Oh my God" as Brady decided to swim after his coach when she was not looking. He plunged himself under water and made a few more attempts to swim after the unexpecting, each time I ran pool side holding Carson hoping someone would pull him up in time. I then noticed two of the lifeguards joined in the area of his class and tried to keep myself busy talking to other moms! The entire time I had that nervous butterfly feeling. Because he has no fear of the water I want him to learn to swim. I am just not sure I can handle the experience for 7 more days! Does everyone go through this?