The arrival of Granny brought some lovely fall weather, with clear blue skies, fresh cold mornings and warm afternoons with temperatures reaching above 20 degrees. This lovely weather allowed us to really appreciate the Autumn colours and we had ample opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities.
We spent alot of this week outdoors. Heather enjoyed walks round the river, picnics in the park, hikes up Heart creek and round Lake Louise and we even got Granny on a bike!!!!
Heather is becoming increasingly independent and this week we saw a great increase in her confidence in the water at her swimming class. Usually she is reluctant to stay in the water for much more than 20 mins, mainly because Canmore pool is kept quite cold due to the competitive swimming which takes place there. Often we go to the pool and Heather asks to go to the hot tub straight away, and we do.... after 20 mins of subtle distraction. However, this round, thanks to someone who has observed the children's chins and cheeks being a slightly cyanosed colour and also that the parents who take their kids swimming seem to spend more time in the hot tub with them than in the pool, the temperature of the water has been increased to a suitable level for children to enjoy their time playing in the pool.....much to the disgust of the competitive swimmers!!! However Heather can now relax and enjoy her time in the pool. She now has the confidence to jump from the side into our arms and be dunked under when coming off the slide.
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