Their pool is only 18 inches deep, mind you.
I made a deal with Jedi. I promised if he dunked his head completely under water, I would buy him a game he’d been wanting for his tablet. It was a deal too good to pass up, so he agreed. Except he was scared. He said he couldn’t go under without snorkeling gear. The full face mask and what you put in your mouth to breathe.
For 18 inches of water at its fullest.
But I obliged. The next time I was at the store, I bought an underwater kit. We spent time in the pool later that day, where he applied all his various equipment to submerge himself for his first time underwater. It’s like he was going on an expedition to the bottom of the big blue sea, all 18 inches deep.
It still took a lot of coaxing and assuring. No, Jedi, I won’t let you drown. And then, when I didn’t think it was going to happen, he surprised me.
He actually went underwater. For about 2 seconds. But it was enough to get his game.
Then Buzz wanted to try, too. I didn’t promise him anything, though.
This made me laugh. I had forgotten how much gear and coaxing it takes to lure young kids into the pool!
My son always hated the water, so I’m kind of impressed that yours even tried that. Bravo!
What a brave move!
That is awesome! Maybe I should get some for our pool, it’s about 24.5″ deep and would be fun practicing!
LOL, whatever works, right?
I am jealous because I want to be in a pool snorkeling
Way to go Jedi! I resorted to bribing in this way, too. I may have to again when my kids start their lessons soon.
I had to bribe my daughter with lotto tickets and cookies!
Hahah cute!!
We have worked long and hard on getting mine under water too.
That’s awesome! My daughter has had a month of swimming lessons and just started going all the way underwater – it’s a BIG DEAL!!
That is so great! Good for him! My little guys are fish out of water -but I think they get that from me -b/c I am the same way!
I am 30 something and believe it or not I have never snorkeled!
Good Job! My teen son has always disliked the water!
My pool said I had to be within 10 feet of my kiddo (in the 2 foot water pool) unless he could swim 25 meters in the deep pool. What the what? I pumped him up with some old school LL Cool J and told his swim lesson teacher she could have a big fat tip if he passed that test! Done…
Bravo to Jedi. Hope he is loving his new game!
Best,
Tina
Kudos to him for being so brave!!!
Yay for him!!! 🙂
LOL! Whatever it takes!
I can sympathize! My daughter can swim, but she is afraid. No faith in her own skills… Hope it gets easier for him!
Yey for him! I am glad he did it!
aww, looks like so much fun!
What a great idea! I never thought to use snorkeling gear for the pool. I’ll have to try that for my daughter if we (ever) plan a trip to Hawaii so she can practice!