Dust Busters: All Wet

This is Myka two weeks ago. This is also as wet as she liked to get at the time. (Side note: it was 63 degrees outside, BUT the water was 90, so no excuses...) Just in case the turtle decided to abandon her mid-pool she is wearing a life jacket, because heaven forbid she would go under water.

This is Myka later that day. We have left the safety of the turtle but the jacket is still on. She is showing me how she bravely puts her face in the water. Careful, sweetie, you wouldn't want to get your eyes in there.

Jump ahead to the next day. The turtle has deflated (really) and the jacket is off and drying on the deck. We have been underwater several times to have a tea party, touch the bottom (almost) and after jumping in (holding on to someone of course).

After returning home we had a nice day where we were able to play at a pool with friends, and then swim lessons started the following week. The timing of everything has been perfect, as Myka is now a different kid in the water. I have no pictures of swim lessons yet because they do not allow cameras until the last day, but she has enjoyed jumping in by herself, back floating alone (until she freaks out and sinks) and opening her eyes under water to see what color ball the teacher has in her hand. She loves it and everyone that knows me that has seen her in the water lately says they can tell she is my kid. I laugh and tell them they wouldn't say that if they had seen her two weeks ago.

Her latest water adventures have involved the sprinkler, as we finally are needing to use it once in awhile to keep our lawn and plants healthy. Myka thinks this is the best thing ever and tells everyone who walks by while we are out there to go home and get their swim suit on and come back to play with her. Most of these people are in their 60's.