See that smile? THAT is what swim team is all about. That is Gryphon's post-race smile. It's a mile wide, and a 1,000 volts. She hops out fo the pool, talks animatedly to her coaches (who think she's a riot), and trots over to give me a hug at my lane-end photo taking spot. All smiles.See, that smile is unique, I'm finding out. I saw a girl get out of the pool, storm over to her mother, and burst into tears, after placing badly in the same heat Gryphon was in. Want to know what place Gryphon got, to warrant that smile? Dead last. First or last, same smile. Same enthusiasm. Same hopping trot to her coach to give a high-five. That smile, that attitude, will carry Gryphon so much farther than coming in first ever will!
She swam an IM (individual medley) today for the first time, at 100 metres her longest race ever. She also swam a 50 free, 50 back, and 50 butterfly. Here are some photos of her making the turn to backstroke in the IM, waaayyyy down the lane in the sunpatch doing butterfly, and swimming breast stroke.
What a fun day!
4 comments:
ATTA GIRL GRYPHON! That is an awesome post. Every kid should be that way. She has that attitude because she learned it! Yes there is something to be said about nature but that girl has had a whole lot of good nurturing too. We love you, can't wait to see you in December
Aunt Joy, Uncle Matt, Haley, Abbey and Emma
I'M SO PROUD!!!!! What a fantastic attitude!!! (can she bottle some up for Cole?)
Congrats proud Momma!!
I still can't get over how much she looks like you....what a great attitude!
Yea Gryphon!
She is such a grown-up girl!
She is also such a "mini-me" for you!!
Kiss the fam for me and let us know when you are coming home.
Love,
Maud
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