No More Tears!

Bella had her last swim lesson today and she did great!  No tears at all!  She got a little better every day this week and today she went to Ashleigh very willingly and didn't cry or fuss.  She even went underwater once!  Then we stayed after to swim for about a half hour, which she loves!

Here's a video that kind of shows her progress!  I didn't get any footage from Tuesday - there was too much splashing by the steps for me to have my iPhone out!  

(Next time I take videos, I will try to remember to turn my camera horizontally!)

After swim lessons, she comes home, eats lunch, and CRASHES...  I don't hear a peep from her after putting her in the crib.  Next week, we'll probably do some swimming at a different pool!

Also noteable - Bella has been saying "mama" in the correct context.  The first time I heard her use it correctly was when she was swimming on Monday with Ashleigh... and she screamed "MAMA!" and reached for me....  and then she did it again later that day when Crumpet's tail scared her...  I've heard it everyday since!  

She also started to cruise (walk while holding on to furniture).  She is holding on with two hands still and isn't very proficient, but she can get from one end of the couch to another, or from the couch to her music table if she has things to hold on to.  :)