Mo Yanyu took Star's hand with anticipation and a hint of nervousness, walking into the city's swimming pool. Today was their first time attending a parent-child swimming class, and Mo Yanyu hoped that through this experience, Star would not only learn to swim, but more importantly, overcome her fear of water and strengthen the emotional bond between them.
"Uncle Mo, this place is so big!" Star looked up, her eyes shining as she curiously looked around the spacious and bright swimming pool.
Mo Yanyu With a gentle smile, he squatted down and said to the stars, "Yes, this is a place specifically for teaching children how to swim. Today we will learn together, are you ready?"
The stars nodded, although she was curious about swimming, she also felt uneasy, "Uncle Mo, will I drown in the water?"
Mo Yanyu gently stroked Star's head and comforted her, "It's okay, Uncle Mo will always be by your side to protect you. We'll take it slow, starting from the shallow end."
Under the coach's guidance, Mo Yanyu and Star put on their swimming gear and slowly entered the water. At first, Star seemed a bit nervous, holding Mo Yanyu's hand tightly, with her little face pressed against his shoulder.
Mo Yanyu patiently guided Xingxing on how to relax her body and gradually adapt to the feeling of water. He gently encouraged her, "Xingxing, try to relax and feel the water gently caressing your cheeks and arms, just like Lele licking your face so tenderly."
Listening to Uncle Mo's voice, Xingxing gradually relaxed and began to imitate Mo Yanyu's movements, carefully patting the water surface, with a faint smile appearing on her face.
"Look, you're doing great!" praised Mo Yanyu, gently lifting up the star to let her experience the feeling of floating in the water.
The star was surprised to find that she could float in the water, and she excitedly exclaimed, "Uncle Mo, I'm flying! I'm flying in the water!"
Mo Yanyu's face was also filled with a smile, as he happily watched Xingxing overcome her fear of water and begin to enjoy the pleasure of swimming.
By the sparkling swimming pool, Xingxing was wearing her cute pink swimsuit with a dolphin pattern, while Mo Yanyu was wearing simple black swim trunks as they prepared to start today's swimming lesson. As a man of few words and a rigorous approach in his daily life, Mo Yanyu felt a bit awkward about teaching a three-year-old child how to swim. But under the guidance of a professional coach, he gradually found his way.
"Star, today we are going to learn the 'doggy paddle,' just like Lele swimming," Mo Yanyu said softly to Star, trying to pique her interest by using something familiar to her.
Star clapped her hands excitedly. "I want to learn to be as fast as Lele!" she said naively.
Under the coach's guidance, Mo Yanyu first demonstrated the basic swimming strokes, then gently assisted Star in trying them out in the water. Star was initially afraid, but with Mo Yanyu's encouragement, she gradually let go and began to imitate Mo Yanyu's movements, gently paddling her little hands in the water.
"Look, Uncle Mo, I can swim like Lele now!" Star cheered, and her progress brought a proud smile to Mo Yanyu's face.
In order to make the learning process more interesting, the coach also taught them several water games suitable for parent-child interaction. One of the games is "treasure hunting." The coach scattered some colored plastic balls in shallow water and let them search for them like divers.
"Xingxing, let's see who can find the yellow ball first!" Mo Yanyu challenged Xingxing, making the game full of competitive fun.
The stars refused to be outdone, saying, "I will definitely win against Uncle Mo!" She happily dove underwater, her small figure darting through the water. Soon, she emerged with a yellow ball, triumphantly saying, "Look, I found it!"
Through these games, the star not only learned to swim, but more importantly, she learned courage and perseverance. Meanwhile, Mo Yanyu also realized the importance of being an "Uncle Mo" in accompanying and educating her during this process. Watching the star's carefree demeanor in the water, he felt a sense of satisfaction and happiness in his heart.
During the time they spent learning to swim, for Mo Yanyu and Xingxing, it was not only an improvement in skills, but also a deepening of their emotional connection and a form of spiritual communication. Through this process, their relationship grew stronger, and the feeling of home became warmer and more complete as a result.
"Uncle Mo, can we play that duck-catching game again?" Xingxing happily suggested, having completely forgotten her initial fear and now only filled with love for swimming and excitement for the new game.
Mo Yanyu nodded and chased the floating ducklings in the water with the stars. Their laughter echoed in the swimming pool, attracting the attention of the surrounding crowd.
As the class ended, Mo Yanyu and the stars walked out of the swimming pool, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on them, drawing a perfect end to the day. On the way home, the stars excitedly talked about their swimming experience, while Mo Yanyu was filled with contentment and joy.
This parent-child swimming class not only taught Xingxing how to swim, but more importantly, it brought Xingxing and Mo Yanyu closer together. They created an unforgettable memory together, which will become a precious treasure in their hearts.
The gentle evening breeze brushed past, casting elongated shadows of the two under the streetlights, as if carving out their own heartwarming moment in the urban night. Xingxing excitedly held Mo Yanyu's hand, hopping in small steps and recounting their aquatic adventures. Her voice was clear and full of joy, warming Mo Yanyu's heart as well.
After returning home, Mo Yanyu prepared a warm glass of milk for Xingxing, letting her rest on the sofa in the living room, while he began organizing today's photos and videos, preparing to preserve these precious memories. Xingxing curiously leaned over, propping her head with her little hand, her eyes occasionally twinkling with a smile, watching herself on the screen, from her initial timidity to her final bold playfulness.
"Uncle Mo, look, this is me flying!" Xingxing pointed to the small figure laughing in the water on the screen, her eyes filled with pride.
"Yes, today the star was very brave, Uncle Mo is proud of you," Mo Yanyu said gently, with a look of deep affection for the star. In that moment, he once again felt that the relationship between him and the star had far surpassed the typical parent-child bond; they were indispensable parts of each other's lives.
After finishing up, Mo Yanyu suggested, "Star, let's practice the swimming moves we learned today again, so you won't forget."
The soft mats were laid out on the open space of the living room, and Mo Yanyu and Xingxing were about to start a special "swimming lesson."
"Uncle Mo, can we really learn to swim at home?" Xingxing asked curiously, her eyes shining with eagerness for new things.
"Of course, Xingxing," Mo Yanyu replied gently, his voice revealing a hint of confidence, even though this was also a completely new attempt for him. He first demonstrated the basic movements of breaststroke, then encouraged Xingxing to follow along.
Xingxing squatted on the mat, imitating Mo Yanyu's movements, clumsily paddling with her small hands and feet, while also mimicking the sound of water. Although her movements were not quite standard, they were full of effort and enthusiasm.
Mo Yanyu Looking at the stars working so hard, a warmth that cannot be expressed surged in my heart, "Very good, stars, just like this, try to coordinate your arms and legs." He patiently guided, and whenever the stars did well, he gave her full encouragement and praise.
At this moment, Lele seemed to be attracted by their activity as well. This lively little dog circled around them, occasionally barking as if wanting to join the game. Seeing this, the star couldn't help but laugh, " Lele also wants to learn to swim!"
Mo Yanyu was also infected by the joy of the stars and Lele, and couldn't help but smile. He gently patted Lele's head and then said to the stars, "It looks like Lele also wants to become our swimming student."
In the following time, they not only imitated the breaststroke, but also tried the freestyle and backstroke movements. Although it was just an imitation on the mat at home, without a real water area, in the laughter of Mo Yanyu and the stars, this activity became exceptionally vivid and interesting. Through this special "swimming lesson," it not only made the stars look forward to swimming, but also deepened her emotional connection with Uncle Mo.
Like this, time quietly passed amidst their laughter. When night fell completely, the stars were already sleepy, and Mo Yanyu gently picked her up and placed her in bed, tucking her in.
" Uncle Mo, I had a really great time today," the stars yawned and said softly.
"Yes, Uncle Mo is also very happy," Mo Yanyu gently stroked Star's head and replied tenderly, his heart filled with love and responsibility for this little life.
Closing the door to Star's room, Mo Yanyu stood quietly for a moment, reflecting on everything that had happened today, feeling grateful and happy. Star's arrival had turned his life upside down, filling each day with new challenges and joys. Today's swimming lesson was undoubtedly an important milestone in their shared experience, and this precious memory would accompany them, continuing to weave more beautiful stories in the days to come.
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