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
Sounds like your having a blast Evelyn!! Keep up the hard work! Love you ~ Aunt Kim
ReplyDeleteGreat story, Evelyn! It reminds me of the summers of my youth spent swimming. I was a Bon Air Blue Streak. Sadly, I never mastered the flip turn. Who knows how much better my freestyle would have been if I had? :)
ReplyDeleteKeep up the great writing!
-Christie R.
Evelyn, I really enjoyed reading your blog! It sounds like you are having a great summer. Reading about all of the fun you are having at swim team brings back great memories from my swimming days. Keep up the great work!
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Best of Luck and keep at it! I know your parents are proud and they should be! Can't wait to read more!
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Evelyn,
ReplyDeleteYour mom was my fourth grade teacher-- can you believe that? She was a great teacher, and you are very lucky to have her as your mom. It must be very exciting to have a blog! I really enjoyed reading about your time on swim team! I used to swim on our swim team as well (Colonies Cruisers), but now I swim just for the exercise. Keep up the hard work, and good luck!
Hey cutie, Grammy and I loved watching you and Jacob swim tonight. You are growing up so fast. We love you,
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@Aunt Kim-I'll keep trying and do my best. It was AWESOME for you to comment on my blog. I loved seeing you this past weekend.
ReplyDelete@Ms. Christie- Thank you for reading my blog post. It's never too late to turn back and learn the flip turn. Maybe I'll see you at Bible School!
@Courtney-Yes, swimming does give you good memories. I've only done swim team for one summer and I already have great memories and new friends.
@Mr. Scott-I'll keep writing so you can keep commenting. Deal?
@Ms. Kelli-I'm glad you had my mom as a teacher. I had her as a teacher for pre-school and she even substituted in my class in first grade! Come back for more adventures at the blog....same website, different blog post.
@Grammy and Pa- Thank you for coming to our swim meet!!!! I love it when you're there when I get out of the water. I can run to you and give you a wet hug. I also love to go to the concessions when I've finished swimming. The nachos last night were de-quuuuuulish. Get it? They made me get DQ'd in breast stroke. I'm sorry you're not going to be at the last meet. I'll miss both of you, but I'll tell you ALL about it.
Love,
Evelyn
Great job Evelyn. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of time in the water. You must be part fish!
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