Hi guys! Is it just me? Or is watching your kids discover something they genuinely enjoy is one of your favorite parts of motherhood too? Over the years, swimming has become such an important part of our family, and now we’re watching Ivy take her swimming journey to the next level with WAVE at SafeSplash. Ivy has been working hard on her swimming skills, building confidence in the water, and becoming a stronger swimmer. After everything she has accomplished so far, we knew she was ready for a ...
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9 Months of Swimming: A Q&A with Ivy.
Hi guys! It’s hard to believe Ivy has officially been swimming for nine months! Watching her grow in the pool has been such a rewarding experience not just because of the skills she’s learned, but because of the confidence she’s gained along the way. Instead of doing another traditional monthly update, I thought it would be fun to let Ivy share her journey in her own words. I asked her a few questions about swimming, and here’s what she had to say! Q&A with Ivy. 1. What’s your ...
My 6th grade graduate.
Hi guys! This past weekend was one we’ll never forget as we celebrated a huge milestone for Ivy. While I want to respect her privacy and keep many of the details from her graduation day just for our family, I will share that she did an amazing job as a guest speaker, made the honor roll, and made us incredibly proud. Watching her shine on stage was such a special moment, and seeing so many family members come together to support her meant the world to us. The day after graduation, we hosted a ...
Riley’s SafeSplash: 7-Month Swim Update
Hi guys! It’s finally here Riley’s swim update. And I’m telling you right now, you’re going to want to read every bit of this. When We Started.. When Riley started swim lessons back in October at SafeSplash Swim School Natomas, she was a complete beginner. No floating, no real comfort in the water, and definitely no independent movement. Like a lot of parents, my main goal was just safety. Swimming felt like something that would come much later. 7 Months Later… Now we’re in May, and ...
S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer at SafeSplash Swim School.
Hi friends! You know there are certain milestones as a parent that just hit you in the heart and Ivy passing her S.A.F.E.R. Swimmer test at SafeSplash Swim School was definitely one of them. Both Ivy and Riley swim there as most of you know, and it has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for their confidence and safety around water. Living in California, being around pools, beaches, vacations, and friends’ houses, water safety isn’t optional it’s essential. And that’s exactly why the ...
Riley’s First Pair of Glasses (+ tips for parents)
Hi guys! Today's blog is very special because it's all about my baby girl and her tiny pink glasses. You know as parents, we often assume we’ll notice right away if something isn’t quite right with our kids. We watch their habits, their behavior, the little things that feel off. But sometimes, the things that matter most are the ones we can’t easily see. This is one of those stories one that started with a simple school permission slip and ended with a sweet little girl, a big lesson for us, and ...