We wanted to put Maya in swimming class because both of us know the value of swimming, Uday because he knows swimming and I, because I don’t know swimming, but always loved it. What could be more fun than being in water, and also a good exercise. But for some reason, recently I have started being very scared of water and wouldn’t even wet my legs in the beach. I had decided that I would just stay away and watch, but never really get into water.
Maya had her first class couple of weeks ago and for the first five minutes, she was clinging on to her dad. Then surprisingly she was doing well, going along with the other kids and I was so proud that in spite of it being her first class, she was amazing. Last weekend, she had her second class and she was fantastic. She laughed when uday dipped her in water and she came up and then was looking at me and talking from the pool. I could see that she was thoroughly enjoying and Uday was enjoying more than Maya. Sitting there, I was feeling so happy and proud about my daughter, but also a bit left out. I was just thinking how wonderful it would be, if I knew swimming and I could join them in water. And I thought, if a 20 month old can get rid of the fear of water in just one class, what kind of inspiration will I be to her to get scared and not do something that I can actually do. There, I decided to do something that I have been postponing for years together. I enrolled in swimming class and yesterday, 13th March. I had my first lesson. I don’t know if I did well or not, but I was really happy doing it because I know that sooner I can start playing with my daughter in water.
Thank you my dear Maya, you have inspired me to do something that I loved so much, wanted to do so much, yet didn’t have the courage to do anything about it till now. I am so very proud of you, you have given me another chance to thank you for coming into my life!
