Being on the swim team is fun, but it's tough work. Before school was out, we practiced every afternoon for an hour. Now, we practice every morning. Can you believe that we have to swim about 20 laps a day? We even had a swim-a-thon where I swam 32 laps in 45 minutes. I wonder how many I would have done if I had been on time...I was late because I was getting a well check-up. You would think I'd be tired and not want to go to practice, but I do. It's fun...it's awesome! It's great exercise and I love learning how to do new things.
Swim team is a great place for new things to happen. Just the other day, my friends Ben and T.J. taught me how to do a flip turn for freestyle and backstroke. Even though I only have to do 25 meters, I still need it for when I'm older. I've also made new friends. One day at practice, I met a new friend named Addy. The coach calls her "Baddy Addy." Addy and I are the same age and we a lot in common. Our moms even have a lot in common. Believe it or not, Addy has a sister who is the same age as my brother. Recently, we went to Addy's house to make paper-mache chickens for the Ashland 4th of July parade. She and I had the best time ever. I'm still making friends. At practice the other day, we had a play practice where we got to meet the older kids. After practice, I met Rachel who is in the older group. We had a chance to play together. I can't wait to see her again!
If you want to see me, you better check the pool!
Evelyn
