Swim Lessons

J started swim lessons this week. This makes his 3rd set of swim lessons but first independent lesson. We knew he is comfortable in the water but we were not sure if he would cooperate fully with the directions and a new person. Maybe we weren't giving him enough credit, but we know three year olds...we know J. He is used to swimming with Dave and not having to wait on the side of the pool for his turn. The aquatics director at the Y had watched him swim earlier in the year, and he totally clamed up when she started watching. He would not jump in until she did. Luckily, he got comfortable quickly with her and she encouraged us to get him into independent lessons. So, Tuesday was the BIG day. Much to our displeasure, the class had 6 kids, 5 four year olds and our three year old, many other classes were going on at the same time, and one instructor who clearly had not worked with this age before. I watched J and another little girl let go of the side of the pool and bob up and down in the water until Dave pulled J out and the other parent pulled their daughter out-my nerves were shot! However, I was glad to see J trying to keep himself up, get to the side of the pool, and not totally overcome with fear. Little was accomplished on Tuesday. When we got back on Thursday, 2 kids had dropped out and the aquatics director decided to co-teach the class. It went so much better! J did everything they asked and didn't mind waiting his turn. Here are a few pics...