今日は、朝、海璃が起きてこないうちにジョギング＆筋トレ、少しガーデニング。海璃の朝ごはん、そして支度をばっちりしてスイミングのレッスンへ。
しか～し、申し込むときにさんざんぱら聞いて下見もしてきた条件（もし、海璃が不安だったら私も手をつないで入っていい事。レベル１は顔を水につけたり、浮いたりのスーパー初心者、小さい子向け）とはかけ離れていて、なんと４歳以上の子達が足のつかない深瀬でビートバンでバタ足をして泳いでいるではないですか！しかも、プールのヌシのおばさんが
「お母さんは足もつけてはいけません！」と意地悪を。
海璃は入りたいけど入れないし、コーチらしきティーンネイジャーの２人は無視して向こうで泳いでるし、申し込んだ時とは言い分を変えたおばさんは、
「これは”マミー＆ミー”レッスンではありません。２歳児なんて早すぎるのよ。」
と、プールサイドでたじたじになっている海璃と私に向かって言い続ける。
久しぶりに言い返しました！けっこう、大声で周りにいる母親達も聞こえた方がいいと思って。まぁ、本当にアメリカ人らしいよくある事です。いい事言って、お金を振り込んだ途端に内容が違う。
何が腹がたったって、その場で子供が水に入れるようになんの気配りもないこと、それからこのスイミングが親子で待ちに待ち望んだ夏行事だった事。
なんとも悲しい気持ちで帰ってきて、ランチを食べていたら、
「もっと～、スイムー」
と懇願するので、午後は恒例の湖プールに行ってきました。そして、また恒例のすこし入っては自分の選んできたおやつで休憩を繰り返し、ご機嫌で夕方帰宅。
そして、海璃さん
「スイム。ディープウォーター。ケーキ。ケーキ。」（深いところで泳いだからケーキ）
とのリクエスト。でも、お家にケーキもなくて２ブロック離れたご近所さんのスターバックスに歩いてお散歩。中に座ってみたり、テラスに座って車を観察したり、海璃も一人でケーキを食べながら、これまたご機嫌で午後のひととき。２歳と７ヶ月でお茶ができるんだぁ。と少し感動。
その後、夕飯を作って食べさせて、お風呂に入れて、お家の建築作業はあるし、早朝から深夜まで実の詰まった一日でした。こんなに忙しいのに、いつもポジティブな海璃に尊敬です。
The swimming lesson didn't work out for Amalie. Amalie is shy for anything for the first time (this pool is exclusively for neighbourhood members only, so we couldn't even go there in advance of the lessons to get use to it), so before registration, Ryan and I both talked with someone that if I can walk in with her. I even went there to see what is the pool like, and talked with someone in person. She said "Whatever is comfortable for us is fine." Also, the description for the level One is [for the young swimmer who has not had much water experience. We play lots of games, learn to float, blow bubbles and go under water.]
However, the lady who is in charge of lessons said,
"You can't go in. This is not a 'Mommy and Me' class"
I was trying to get Amalie into the water at least to hold her hand on the side of the pool, but she kept saying,
"I don't know who you talk to. I never had a conversation with your husband. We never had success with 2 years old. Up to 3 years old, it should be 'Mommy and Me'. I'll give you your money back."
Which they don't offer 'Mommy and Me'. I don't care about the money if Amalie enjoys it for 2 weeks, so I still tried if she can go in, but instructors don't really care, and the lady decided herself it doesn't work for us.....And, was it a level One?! Kids were at least a year older than Amalie up to seems like 5 years old, and they were swimming in the deep end with kick boards! It was hopeless. What made me so upset were 1:No one was trying help us except my very sweet friend, Amanda and Kaya, 2:We were so looking forward this as summer event. We went to lake almost everyday for practice for it. Oh well, it's okay. In fact, I was on the swimming team since I was 4 (My brother was 2 without my mom), and I was competing since 10 years old throughout high school, so I will teach her.
しか～し、申し込むときにさんざんぱら聞いて下見もしてきた条件（もし、海璃が不安だったら私も手をつないで入っていい事。レベル１は顔を水につけたり、浮いたりのスーパー初心者、小さい子向け）とはかけ離れていて、なんと４歳以上の子達が足のつかない深瀬でビートバンでバタ足をして泳いでいるではないですか！しかも、プールのヌシのおばさんが
「お母さんは足もつけてはいけません！」と意地悪を。
海璃は入りたいけど入れないし、コーチらしきティーンネイジャーの２人は無視して向こうで泳いでるし、申し込んだ時とは言い分を変えたおばさんは、
「これは”マミー＆ミー”レッスンではありません。２歳児なんて早すぎるのよ。」
と、プールサイドでたじたじになっている海璃と私に向かって言い続ける。
久しぶりに言い返しました！けっこう、大声で周りにいる母親達も聞こえた方がいいと思って。まぁ、本当にアメリカ人らしいよくある事です。いい事言って、お金を振り込んだ途端に内容が違う。
何が腹がたったって、その場で子供が水に入れるようになんの気配りもないこと、それからこのスイミングが親子で待ちに待ち望んだ夏行事だった事。
なんとも悲しい気持ちで帰ってきて、ランチを食べていたら、
「もっと～、スイムー」
と懇願するので、午後は恒例の湖プールに行ってきました。そして、また恒例のすこし入っては自分の選んできたおやつで休憩を繰り返し、ご機嫌で夕方帰宅。
そして、海璃さん
「スイム。ディープウォーター。ケーキ。ケーキ。」（深いところで泳いだからケーキ）
とのリクエスト。でも、お家にケーキもなくて２ブロック離れたご近所さんのスターバックスに歩いてお散歩。中に座ってみたり、テラスに座って車を観察したり、海璃も一人でケーキを食べながら、これまたご機嫌で午後のひととき。２歳と７ヶ月でお茶ができるんだぁ。と少し感動。
その後、夕飯を作って食べさせて、お風呂に入れて、お家の建築作業はあるし、早朝から深夜まで実の詰まった一日でした。こんなに忙しいのに、いつもポジティブな海璃に尊敬です。
The swimming lesson didn't work out for Amalie. Amalie is shy for anything for the first time (this pool is exclusively for neighbourhood members only, so we couldn't even go there in advance of the lessons to get use to it), so before registration, Ryan and I both talked with someone that if I can walk in with her. I even went there to see what is the pool like, and talked with someone in person. She said "Whatever is comfortable for us is fine." Also, the description for the level One is [for the young swimmer who has not had much water experience. We play lots of games, learn to float, blow bubbles and go under water.]
However, the lady who is in charge of lessons said,
"You can't go in. This is not a 'Mommy and Me' class"
I was trying to get Amalie into the water at least to hold her hand on the side of the pool, but she kept saying,
"I don't know who you talk to. I never had a conversation with your husband. We never had success with 2 years old. Up to 3 years old, it should be 'Mommy and Me'. I'll give you your money back."
Which they don't offer 'Mommy and Me'. I don't care about the money if Amalie enjoys it for 2 weeks, so I still tried if she can go in, but instructors don't really care, and the lady decided herself it doesn't work for us.....And, was it a level One?! Kids were at least a year older than Amalie up to seems like 5 years old, and they were swimming in the deep end with kick boards! It was hopeless. What made me so upset were 1:No one was trying help us except my very sweet friend, Amanda and Kaya, 2:We were so looking forward this as summer event. We went to lake almost everyday for practice for it. Oh well, it's okay. In fact, I was on the swimming team since I was 4 (My brother was 2 without my mom), and I was competing since 10 years old throughout high school, so I will teach her.
We both were sad at the lunch table, but Amalie said,
"More swim. I goin lake"
So, we spent the afternoon again at the lake. She had so much fun but she was still a little scared in the deep water. When we came home, she said,
"Amalie, swim deep water. CAKE! CAKE!"
So, we walked down to the Starbucks. Amalie chose a coffee cake by herself, and I had an espresso. We sat inside and outside, and we had a great time as her 'what a day' prize. It felt amazing to have a coffee at the cafe with Amalie. She is growing up. I'm very impressed by Amalie's positive thinking and action.
So, we keep going to the Oswego lake as much as possible. And, today wasn't so bad with Amalie's requests.
"More swim. I goin lake"
So, we spent the afternoon again at the lake. She had so much fun but she was still a little scared in the deep water. When we came home, she said,
"Amalie, swim deep water. CAKE! CAKE!"
So, we walked down to the Starbucks. Amalie chose a coffee cake by herself, and I had an espresso. We sat inside and outside, and we had a great time as her 'what a day' prize. It felt amazing to have a coffee at the cafe with Amalie. She is growing up. I'm very impressed by Amalie's positive thinking and action.
So, we keep going to the Oswego lake as much as possible. And, today wasn't so bad with Amalie's requests.
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