Since Selah already doesn't enjoy bath time I was apprehensive about how she'd take to pool water. Unfortunately, it didn't help that the water was frigid. It also did not help that I just plopped her little feet right in the water. What on earth was I was thinking?! Of course she hated it! She immediately began screaming. Oops!
After she calmed down, we resorted to dripping water on her legs to get her used to it and then slowly inched her little feet and legs into the water. We didn't keep her in long since the water was chilly.
Ilona loved it! But Selah was not happy about the water.
Family time
My beautiful niece hamming it up
It's awesome having an older cousin. Cute suit and hat to borrow!
The second experience at the pool was just yesterday. The Keith's hosted a pool party for our Bible study. This time it went much smoother. I learned from my mistake the first time. Slooowwwwly inch baby into water = less opportunity for frightened child.
Thankfully, the water was warmer. We inched her in ... I felt myself tense up, almost holding my breath to see how she'd react. Phew! She didn't scream! Instead, she looked completely dazed. She just stared off into the distance. But at least she didn't scream.
Our little family of 3
Here's to hoping she'll enjoy the water next summer :-) Happy summer!
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