Monday, October 26, 2009

Jaden's first swim meet


Please excuse the screaming in the video. For all of you who know me this is a common occurrence at sporting events, not just for my son :) It's because I was a swimmer and you learn to yell extra loud so people can hear you under water. I think I am more excited then he is. (No, I'm not!)

Jaden had a great meet this weekend in Ashland. He started the meet off with the 200 freestyle, then swam a 50 backstroke, and finished with the 100 freestyle. He was fantastic. I was really nervous because he had just started learning how to dive and that he would do belly flops on his starts, or that he would lose his goggles, but none of that happened. He didn't even get disqualified on his backstroke turn. (He ended up doing both, he hit his head on the wall, then flipped on to his stomach). I am so proud of him. After he swam the 200 freestyle I turned to Jeremy and told him that I thought I was about to cry, don't worry I was able to keep my emotions under control. He is excited to get back to practice today so he can start working on the breaststroke and butterfly for his next meet on Nov. 7th. And yes, I will be hoarse on Nov.8th.

2 comments:

Kay said...

I was so excited just watching the video, I wanted to cheer for an event that happened last weekend!! My head kept saying Go, Jaden Go!!! Alright, Jaden!!!

Dr. Who said...

That was the funniest video I have ever HEARD! Jaden, you are a POWER in the water, but listening to your mom made me ROTFLOL! See, your grandma and I did the same thing when your mom was swimming. Lissa, why weren't you running up and down the deck flapping your arms like a duck screaming Kickickickick.....

King Family Feb 2007

King Family Feb 2007
Kyla, Jaden, and Ella