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Friday, January 18, 2013

My Water Baby!!


Aquatherapy was a complete and utter SUCCESS!!!  I was a bundle of nerves because Paul sort of has a reputation for being a screamer.  Of course we were late which made me even more anxious but as soon a P entered the water there was nothing but smiles and laughter.  The kids wear a floatation device around their necks so they are able to move their entire bodies under the water.  

The water frees his arms and legs from the pull of gravity and he was able to kick and move his arms however he wanted.  He enjoyed the songs and activities but I think the best part for him was that he had some control over what he wanted to do.  He wanted to swim away from me and have a little independence for the first time in his life.  My baby is growing up.

I envision summertime and being able to include Pauly in afternoon swims and my heart feels happy.  My hopes for P is that we can always find away to include him even if we have to get a little creative to do so!  All kids want to have fun … including Pauly!!


Today was a good and I am already looking forward to next week!  I will get some pictures too!!