When you live in Southern California it really is a very helpful thing if you know how to swim. I know how, might not be very pretty when I swim but I can-but my kids do not. Two years ago we enrolled Lucas in a group swim lesson which didn't go so well as 1) it was June which were we used to live meant June gloom- i.e. cloudy and cold 2) his anxiety won. Last summer we moved- so we finally had a chance again this year.
Luckily, there was a recent high school graduate from my church who was doing private lessons. I signed both Alex and Lucas up.
Alex took right too it- as she does with most things in life. After just a week of lessons she was floating on her back, jumping in and swimming the short way across the pool (a big pool at a friend's apartment complex).
Lucas- well he needed a little extra motivation (cough- money) but has done so much better than he did two year ago. He too is swimming now just for shorter distances as he hasn't gotten the breathing part down very well yet. But he is doing it!!
I am very proud of both of them. And what does Ryder do while they are learning? He has taken to blowing bubbles and loves jumping into the pool though he now wants to do it on his own. Today when I was waiting to catch him he said "No mom, go over there!" But sorry kiddo- this mama is not going to let you drown.
And here is a little video of them swimming. Alex swims better when she has her goggles on and puts her face in the water- and the day I took this video Lucas was having an off day and wasn't doing the best at his lesson.
What is your PMM this week?
How great that all of your kids love water, and even better that you are exposing them to swimming lessons so early.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, and what a great reason to be proud. My boys both need to get back into swim lessons.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's what I can say about that! Ryder was amazing. Great job Alex and Lucas! I think we're going to have fun this summer! XOXO
ReplyDeleteWow! He really is amazing! I hope JDaniel picks it up quickly when we start lesson next month.
ReplyDeleteFunny that you post about swimming. My kids know how to swim but I'm embarrassed to say, "I think I know how to swim". It depends on how long I can swim. LOL. Alex is so cute and Ryder is just too adorable.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, they are doing great! Just look at Alexa go!
ReplyDeleteYeah, we did the group swim class with Sprout and he didn't learn much. Oh well, maybe next class will go better.
Little fishies....or should I say merpeople! hahaha. Even Ryder. Nice. I think it is funny that he is telling you to go "over there." hahaha.
ReplyDeleteThat's so great that they both are doing so well in swimming! I can't wait to get my little guy enrolled in swim lessons. I feel that it is essential! We might not be the warmest state, but we are surrounded by water and are constantly out playing in it.
ReplyDeleteSwim lessons are vitally important where we live too. Good job to your kiddos!
ReplyDeleteHah!!! I had to give Charlie some motivation (a new toy) to get his haircut. We definitely need to get him signed up for swim class!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha I love this...and of course Alex is a little fish!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! They are doing awesome! So much fun! Can't wait to swim all together.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome little swimmer! I want to sign Nya up for swim lessons, but I need to figure out what do to with her little sister while I assist her in the water. She loves the water and so do I.
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable ... and are doing so well!
ReplyDeleteYour video just brought me back to my own classes far too many years ago!
My kids are little fish! They swim better than me.
ReplyDeleteWay to go kids! I need to get Allison some swimming lessons, she is a water baby ;)
ReplyDeleteThey are adorable! I really like this post, and this blog in general.
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Awe, your kids all did a fantastic job!
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