Oh I’ve been so remiss it keeping this journal of sorts up to date!

Last week Jr began his swim lessons. We’ve opted for private because of his age well actually I opted for private swim lessons because I love having my family home for supper. Wouldn’t you know it the group lessons are from 5pm to 8pm with his being right at supper. So private lessons in the middle of the afternoon are much better for us.

He was excited of course. In his first lesson he swam more than he has in the past year. Motivation is key I think. He wants to learn to swim so there is no coaxing or coddling. He may just be a fish in the water yet.

He’s most proud of learning 4 floats and of swimming to the deep end. I liked how the instructor kept him moving from one thing to the next and then back again. Repetition of the skill but no boredom.

One of the last things he did on his first lesson was jump into the deep end and kick to the surface. This is something we have been unable to practice because I can’t swim that deep AND keep his little brother who can’t swim yet above water. So we have to stick to where I can still touch the bottom.

I am not sure who was more proud me because he did it or him because he did it!