Last week, Brendan began his first swimming lessons without parental participation. He was bouncing-off-the-pool-bottom excited, so we quickly realized he'd need some play time in the pool away from lessons.
So Sunday I took the boys swimming. (One thing about our community, Canton, is that it is heavily geared toward families. The Summitt is a nice rec center that offers endless activities for the kids.) Brendan showed he's getting more comfortable in the water, which means he's also a little more daring. He put his face underwater, without prodding or deal-making from Mom, for several seconds on his own. I think we'll see him make significant strides during these lessons.
Ryan showed how comfortable he is, too. He was such a joy to watch in the pool. He had little interest in holding on to me, but preferred walking on his feet or his hands with his legs kicking behind him. He must have jumped in from the side at least a dozen times and smiled with every jump.
Needless to say, both boys had a blast! Hopefully, I can get some video in the future to share.
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