Swimming Lessons - Round #1

The boys have been taking swimming lessons for the past 6 weeks and it has been so much fun. The lessons are full of singing and the boys have learned several new songs, including "It's raining, it's pouring," "Motorboat" and "I'm a little teacup."  The boys now sing "if you're happy and you know it, kick your feet."  The "raining" and "pouring" is full of fun and dumping of water buckets over the head.  Everything is done to get the boys comfortable in the water.

And, we even do a portion of passing the kids around so that they can rely on others. I remember getting passed tiny twins at the first ever class and being super concerned that something would happen. The absolute worst is the toddler with separation issues.  Luckily, we have had a lot of excitement related to the lessons other than Connor getting his swimsuit on, which could take up to 20 minutes?!?  It takes him awhile to get adjusted to new things and hopefully this will pass.

Regardless of the faces in some of the pictures -- he really did enjoy himself and apparently, Jackson enjoyed himself so much because of his access to the pool water to drink but they participated and had fun.

Prior to getting in for the lesson and after the lesson was over, the Merritt allowed us access to the pool.  The lack of structure was a good way to get warmed up to the pool and it allowed a lot of fun afterwards.  Connor, who would cry to get his bathing suit would start tearing up because he didn't want to leave.

For some reason, Connor had his worst fit putting on his bathing suit on the last class and this was the best we could do for a family photo.

If you're happy and you know it - kick your feet.

Kicking to get to his toy of choice (and smiling).

Finally relaxing after class is over!!!

They both loved these boards...

Despite the emotions and extreme difficulties in getting Connor ready to go, it was a great way to spend time with the boys and I know that Michael and I are going to miss the fun times with the boys in the pool.   Good bye pool and cow in the parking lot.  We'll catch up again sometime soon.