How to Get Psyched Up When You're Six-almost-Seven

Swim season has gone very well for us this year. FFM is still 6 and so gets to swim the 6 and under and his choice of 8 and under events. Weekly swim lessons most of the year have helped a lot, his stroke mechanics improved immensley over last year. Swim meets are fun and, new this year, he's much more aware of how he places and if his time improved.

A lot of athletes have special routines to get themselves ready for their competition. FFM's is remarkable. The video is shaky because of course I'm dancing, too.

 It's pretty consistent, when he dances before the start he drops time. I wonder if it loosens up his mind and body. He's becoming a bit famous for it, various other swimmers come up to greet him and comment on his moves and what he's going to do next time.  We also have a complicated set of hand and body gestures so that when he looks up to find me before the start he confirms exactly what he's supposed to be swimming. We're quite a sight.