my little mermaid

This weekend was very tiring BUT very fulfilling for me and the whole family.   My 8 year old daughter, Sam,   participated in a swim meet organized by the Lozada Swim School  where she trained this summer.   Yesterday,  she participated in 4 individual events, viz,   freestyle,  backstroke, breast stroke and butterfly,  all 25m.   For her age category,  there must have been around 25 participants that they had to be divided into 3 heats (batches).  Well, i must admit that yesterday, i just brought her, daddy and the yaya to the event because i had to attend my french class (remember?)  and had to bring kuya to his college entrance exam review class.    Got back in time for the awarding and was ecstatic to find out that my dear daughter got gold in all her 4 events!!!

Today was Day 2 of the meet and again,   she participated in the same 4 events,  this time competing against more experienced swimmers .....   and guess what,   she got 2 golds and 2 silvers.    I got to see and record all events this time and i am one proud mama,  considering that i do not even know how to swim :)     Daddy and Kuya were equally ecstatic,  almost losing their voice as they cheered Sam.  

Sam has really become very interested in swimming.  Her hard work and training (plus Daddy's hard work also)  during the summer has paid off and it looks like she will really take this sport seriously.   And, as any parent would do,   we will fully support her.  

The temperature soared today,   but my family more than made up for the heat and humidity this weekend :)