Thursday, June 26, 2008

Let's Go Wyley, Let's Go(to Toy 'R Us)!!!


Wyley is showing off his event numbers (25 yds Freestyle and 25 yds Backstroke).



This post is dedicated to the motivation of Wyley.

Wyley is getting set up in his lane. He is worried. Very. And Veronica Harper is trying to focus him on getting to the other side....without stopping.


Wyley's first start-ever! That blue blur grabbing on to the lane line is my boy!



This would be break 1, i think. There were so many, that I didn't take a picture of each one.





The swimming resumes.


And another break.....and so it goes.
He has been working his tail end off in the pool since school let out. He is trying so hard to improve his skill level, his time, and overcome his nervousness. So, we want to hear from his friends and family. He has dropped his freestyle time from 1minute 58 seconds to 59 seconds! That is huge. His stroke looks so good, when he isn't hanging on the lane lines, and his attitude couldn't be better. (Ok, there was the day he begged me not to go.....he still goes.)



His back says it all, huh?


His future goals include:


  • swim 25 yards freestyle and stop only 3 times=2 push pops from Mrs. Flanagan*


  • swim 25 yards freestyle and stop only at the end=1 trip to Toys 'R Us with Mom


  • dive in from side (not off of starting block) and keep going!!!!*


  • dive in from starting block....i add this one, but he says this isn't his goal until he's 8.

*indicates the goals he is working on currently



Wyley getting a last minute pep talk from Coach Meagan. He tried his hardest at the Backstroke, but fear overwhelmed him and we let him stop half way. Wyley will swim it! Maybe when he's 8, he said.


Soooooo, lets hear from ya people! Motivate my little one! Help him feel the joy of a job well done and recognition of hard work. Reply to this post and I will have Wyley check it each day to see if folks have responded! Feel free to respond more than once by coming back and visiting our blog often! The pictures spread throughout this post are from Wyley's first meet. He's so cute!

Love to all, and we hope to report soon of any of Wyley's progress!





Photos of Wyley with his team. They are getting a pep talk and giving a cheer!

8 comments:

Greenes said...

We know you can do it wyley! Get across that pool-in a meet-and get your trip to toys 'r us!!!
we love you tons, buddy!
mom and dad

The Henrich Family said...

DO IT Wyley! We know you can! We'll be waiting to hear about you meeting your swim goals! Mom says we'll bring you a special surprise when it happens. Keep us posted! Love, Josh & Sam

KaseyQ said...

From Tyson: "I want you to be good at the swimming pool and not trip and fall"

From Audrey: "GOOOO WYLEY!!! GOOOOOOO!!!!!"

From Sister Tross: You ROCK, Wyley! I never knew you could swim like that! I can't even swim like that! I am so proud of you for being brave and doing something that is hard. Keep practicing and I know you'll do great! We all love you!!

Brooke Soderholm (crazysodfam) said...

Hey Wyley,
It is really cool that you are on the swim team! Victoria thinks that she might like to do that next summer. That is so good that you are making goals. Goals help us to become better! We wondered if we could come to one of your meets this year? Please let us know when you are ready for more fans! It could be really fun to see the meet when you get all the way across the pool and earn your toys r us trip! (but the time after that might be less pressure? Mom and dad, what do you think?) Love, the Soderholms

Anonymous said...

Hey Wyley! I've heard you're practically a fish!I know you can do it! I'm really proud of you.
I Love you VERY much.
P.S. I'm going to come play Hulk operation with youURL=http://img.freecodesource.com/myspace-graphics/images/animated%20graphics/cartoons/prod_338_14822.gif][IMG]http://img.freecodesource.com/myspace-graphics/images/animated%20graphics/cartoons/prod_338_14822.gif[/IMG][/URL]

Anonymous said...

Well, I tried to leave a graphic for you Wyley but it didn't work out. ;)

The Dahm Family said...

Way to go Wyley!! I didn't know you were learning strokes like me already. Maybe we can swim together this summer. What are you going to get at Toys R Us?
Keep working, my friend!
Love, Jackson

Anonymous said...

Yay Wyley!!! I'm starting to get a little worried now...I think you may be able to beat me! Keep working hard, I know it'll be worth it. I can't wait to come and see you swim!
Love you! Ashley