Swimming Like Fish

Besides Jake getting sick and us going to Vegas, the other thing we have been busy with in the last two weeks is swim lessons. Nevermind the fact that we had to miss several days due to illness, the lessons went really well this year. Jake went straight to his new instructor and never looked back. Well, he was not too thrilled about jumping off the diving board but other than that..........

I am very proud of what Jake accomplished this session. He is moving his arms better, going under water without being afraid and is very close to being able to swim on his own. An added bonus was that Jake was able to have his buddy Adan in class with him. It was so cute how every day, Adan would be kicking and screaming as the instructor took him from Mommy to put him in the pool and then he would see Jake on the platform and immediately start smiling. Both Jake and Adan were promoted to the next level but the instructor stipulated that they had to be in the same class together.

Jadyn and I had a lot of fun together in her Water Babies class, although I have to admit to being glad that this will be the last summer I have to get in the water. And honestly, she is ready for the next level if she could only get over her fear of having someone else hold her. She could hardly contain her excitement, giggling during the entire 30 minute class on most days, begging me to catch her as she jumped in or kicking about chasing her favorite turtle bath toy.

We might do another 2 week session later this summer if scheduling permits. It's a great way to beat the heat and for Jake especially, it would be great to participate in a session at the next higher level. Until then, we will be spending a lot of time in our little pool and enjoying the lazy days of summer.